The New Language of Addiction

Do you use these terms when talking about addiction: substance abuse, addict, alcoholic, drug addiction? Read the post and learn the changing language of addiction.

Zika Virus Disease

Have you seen Zika in the headlines lately? Check out the terms you need to know, and more, to help understand this emerging infectious disease. Click the link below.

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

Have you noticed the medical term Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE used in the news recently? Learn more about the disease that affects some retired football players. Click the link below.


Compare Homonyms, Eponyms, and Acronyms In Medical Language

Homonyms in Medical Language

The nasal (mucous , mucus) membrane was inflamed. Which term is correct? Read this blog post about t...

Medical Acronyms Crossword

Acronyms are abbreviations that are pronounced like words, such as "NASA," and are commonly used in...

Medical Eponyms Crossword Puzzle

Eponyms are a long-standing tradition in medicine. Eponyms often involve honoring a prominent physic...