Medical Terms with the Same Meaning
Medical terms with the same meaning are common in medical language. Most are interchangeable, though one is sometimes used more frequently, usually depending on geographical region and/or medical specialty.
Subcutaneous or hypodermic provide such an example, and they are used distinctly. Read the blog to learn more.
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Etymology of Orthopedics – How Its Meaning Changed Over Time
Read about the original meaning of the term orthopedics and how its original meaning built from word parts did not change to reflect its evolution.
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Types of Edema
Edema is the accumulation of excess interstitial fluid. Read about the different types of edema, causes, and classifications.
Interviewing a Healthcare Professional as a Medical Terminology Class Assignment
Learn how to add an innovative and useful assignment to your medical terminology class that will help your students develop a greater appreciation for why and how terms are used in healthcare practice.
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Cholelithiasis or Choledocholithiasis, What is the Difference?
Help students remember the terms cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis by sorting out the difference through the meaning of their word parts.
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Teach Anatomic Planes with Playdough
Do you find teaching anatomic planes challenging? This short, clever video using playdough will help you teach anatomic planes in the classroom.
Your students will love it!
Preview. Anatomic planes, a teaching tip.
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Tips for Teaching Medical Terminology
Whether this spring semester is your first time teaching medical terminology or you have been offering the course for many years, you are probably looking for that something extra to make your course more engaging, fun, or interactive. Look no further for ideas – read our Tips for Teaching Medical Terminology.
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Exploring the “Who” in Combining Forms Related to Childbirth
Does the combining form in medical terms relating to childbirth describe the mother or the newborn? Read the article to find out an easy way to remember.