Lyme disease is an infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. The bacteria are transmitted to humans through a bite from a blacklegged tick (deer tick), which becomes infected from feeding on deer or mice. The bacteria eventually find their way into the bloodstream. Only a minority of blacklegged tick bites lead to Lyme disease.
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.
Are you taking statins? Has a patient you are caring for experienced extreme body trauma? Are aggres...
Do you use these terms when talking about addiction: substance abuse, addict, alcoholic, drug addict...
Students are asked to spend 15-20 minutes interviewing a healthcare professional to discuss how medi...
Exploring Medical Language, 10th Edition, 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, 6th Edition, 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.
