Let’s be honest, learning the definition and how to spell long medical terms such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (e-sof-a-go-gas-tro-du-od-e-NOS-ko-pe) can be challenging.
Fortunately, it is built from Greek and Latin word parts so it can be more easily learned than medical terms NOT built from word parts.
Let’s take a look.
Medical language began with the ancient Greeks over 2000 years ago.
Both Hippocrates and Aristotle studied and wrote about medicine. Since then as scientific knowledge, medical technology, and medical practice evolved so did the language of medicine.
Use this category to keep current.
Teaching a new language can have its challenges.
Use this category for practical hints and techniques for teaching and learning medical terminology.
Most medical terms are built from Greek and Latin word parts.
They are also from modern language or they may be acronyms or eponyms. This category spotlights a medical term so you can learn about it in depth.
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Exploring Medical Language, 10th Ed. by Myrna LaFleur Brooks and Danielle LaFleur Brooks is a leading innovative worktext. Ideal for in-class and online 2 or 3 credit college courses, highschool, and self-learning. First published in 1985!
Basic Medical Language, 5th Ed. by Danielle LaFleur Brooks and Myrna LaFleur Brooks fully engages the student in learning and using medical terminology. Ideal for 1 or 2 credit college courses, highschools, private schools, and self-learning.
