Medical Terminology
Learn the specialized language used in the healthcare industry to describe medical conditions, procedures, treatments, and anatomy
This course will provide you with a solid foundation in medical terminology, enabling you to understand and use the language effectively in your healthcare career. With this knowledge, you will be better equipped to communicate with your colleagues and provide safe and effective care to your patients.
Learn the basics of medical terminology, including root words, prefixes, and suffixes, and how they are used to form medical terms
Learn the importance of medical terminology in healthcare, and how it enables healthcare professionals to communicate effectively and accurately with one another
Welcome to Medical Terminology
Module Overview
Definition of Medical Terminology
Origins of Medical Terminology
Importance of Medical Terminology in Healthcare
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What are prefixes and suffixes?
Common Prefixes
Common Suffixes
Common Root Words and Combining Forms
Module Overview
Medical Terminology Related to the Musculoskeletal System
Terminology Related to the Circulatory System
Terminology Related to the Cardiovascular System
Terminology Related to the Respiratory System
Terminology Related to the Digestive System
Terminology Related to the Reproductive System
Terminology Related to the Nervous System
Terminology Related to the Endocrine System
Medical Terminology Related to the Lymphatic System
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Terminology Related to the Diagnostic Procedures
Terminology Related to the Laboratory Procedures
Terminology Related to Charting Documentation
Final words
Evaluation
Self-Test
Resources for Learning and Using Medical Terminology