The History of Medical Terminology

The History of Medical Terminology

Roots In Ancient Greece and Rome Medical terminology has an extensive and rich history in both the Latin and Greek languages. When the Romans took control of Greece around 400 BCE, the knowledge and language of both cultures merged, resulting in new medical concepts...
A Premier Medical Textbook

A Premier Medical Textbook

Exploring Medical Language   This medical terminology textbook has been in print since 1985 but has been updated to remain the premier medical terminology text 11 times. Over 1,000,000 students have learned medical terminology using this excellent textbook and...
Tips for Teaching Medical Terminology

Tips for Teaching Medical Terminology

Engage Students with Activities Question from an educator: How does one teach medical terminology and make it easy and exciting to learn? Answer to the educator: This is a great question and one that is common, especially for new faculty. Here are some tips for you,...
How To Learn Medical Terminology

How To Learn Medical Terminology

Some Tips for Learning Medical Terminology Learning medical terminology does not have to be boring or tedious. Some people feel that they must memorize terms rather than understand how they are constructed — people who think memorization is essential may simply be...
Healthcare and Confusing Medical Terminology

Healthcare and Confusing Medical Terminology

You Do Not Want A Medical Negligence Lawsuit According to the federal government’s Plain Language Action and Information Network, health literacy is understanding and communicating health information. Health literacy is important to help individuals obtain, process,...