Each year in the United States there are millions of cases of the common cold.
Colds are minor viral infections of the nose and throat and are highly contagious.
Although Sir William Osler famously said, “The only way to treat the common cold is with contempt,” most of us seek ways to relieve its symptoms.
Take the quiz and see how many medical terms for the common cold you can identify?
Games are a powerful and fun activity for learning.
Medical language began with the ancient Greeks over 2000 years ago, since then as 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.
Medical terms are from Greek and Latin origin, modern language, acronyms or eponyms.
Use this category to learn about medical terms in depth.
Short videos allow for efficient processing of information and memory recall.
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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.
