Medical Terminology for Healthcare: Ace Your Class
Master medical terminology to confidently understand and communicate in healthcare settings, ensuring academic success.
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Introduction to Medical Terminology
Unit 1: The Foundation of Medical Language
What is Med Terminology?
Why Learn Med Term?
Building Blocks
Deconstructing Terms
Word Order Matters!
Unit 2: The Roots of Our Words
Hello, Greece!
Bona Dies, Rome!
Greek vs. Latin
Combining Forms
Using Combining Forms
Unit 3: Pronunciation and Spelling
Pronounce it Right!
Pronunciation Guidelines
Spelling Counts!
Spelling Guidelines
Prefixes: Modifying Meaning
Unit 1: Introduction to Prefixes
What are Prefixes?
Prefixes: A Quick Tour
Prefixes vs. Root Words
Unit 2: Numerical Prefixes
Uni-, Mono-: Prefix for One
Bi-, Di-: Prefix for Two
Tri-: Prefix for Three
Quadri-, Tetra- : Prefix 4
Multi-, Poly-: Prefix for Many
Unit 3: Prefixes of Position and Direction
Ab-: Away From
Ad-: Toward
Ecto-, Exo-: Outside
Endo-, Intra-: Inside
Unit 4: Prefixes Describing Conditions
Hyper-: Above Normal
Hypo-: Below Normal
Suffixes: Indicating Procedures and Conditions
Unit 1: Introduction to Suffixes
What are Suffixes?
Suffixes vs. Prefixes
Suffixes: A Quick Guide
Unit 2: Suffixes Indicating Procedures
Suffix '-ectomy'
Suffix '-otomy'
Suffix '-oscopy'
Suffix '-plasty'
Unit 3: Suffixes Indicating Conditions
Suffix '-itis'
Suffix '-osis'
Suffix '-algia'
Suffix '-emia'
Unit 4: Suffixes Indicating Diseases
Suffix '-pathy'
Suffix '-oma'
Putting It All Together
Root Words: The Core of Medical Terms
Unit 1: Introduction to Root Words
Root Word Rundown
Rooting Around: Origins
Decoding Root Words
Unit 2: Root Words Related to Body Systems (Part 1)
Cardio Root Words
Pulmonary Root Words
Gastro Root Words
Unit 3: Root Words Related to Body Systems (Part 2)
Neuro Root Words
Nephro Root Words
Dermato Root Words
Unit 4: Root Words Related to Body Structures and Conditions
Osteo Root Words
Myo Root Words
Arthro Root Words
Cyto Root Words
Combining All Elements
Anatomical Terminology and Body Systems
Unit 1: Anatomical Terminology
Anatomical Position
Anatomical Planes
Directional Terms: Up & Down
Directional Terms: Front/Back
Directional Terms: Middle
Unit 2: Body Systems Overview
Integumentary System
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Endocrine System
Unit 3: Body Systems Deep Dive
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Urinary System
Medical Abbreviations and Clinical Applications
Unit 1: Decoding Medical Abbreviations
Intro to Abbreviations
Common Abbreviations: Part 1
Common Abbreviations: Part 2
Acronyms in Medicine
Unit 2: Medical Procedures and Tests
Describing Procedures
Describing Diagnostic Tests
Combining Terms
Unit 3: Navigating Patient Charts
Anatomy of a Chart
Reading Patient History
Progress Notes
Lab Results
Unit 4: Effective Communication
Talking to Colleagues
Talking to Patients
Documenting Care