Are you limited on time, but looking for a fun challenge? Solve our latest Medical Prefixes Mini Crossword, and you will be reminded of what prefixes are and how they work?
Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Language, Body Structure, and Oncology
Lesson from Basic Medical Language
Medical Terminology Flashcards – Paper Rules
How often have you seen students overwhelmed by the number of word parts they need to memorize in a short period of time?
Read this article on how you can help them effectively use the ‘old fashioned’ paper flashcard method to learn word parts and save time doing it.
What is Personalized Medicine? An Update
Read about the new preferred term for “Personalized Medicine” and the reason for the recommended change.
Intellectual Disability to Replace Mental Retardation
KEEPING CURRENT – Are you still using the term mental retardation? Learn why it is outdated.
Video: Word Parts
Breaking Down Medical Terminology How to approach medical terms by breaking them up into pieces (prefix, root, suffix). Terms relating to parts of the body, direction, rate, amount, medical procedures and diseases are introduced. Watch other
Homonyms in Medical Language
Homonyms -terms that sound alike but have a different meaning, for example, two, too and to, or in medical language, ileum and ilium. They can be confusing. Misuse may cause harm and at the very least be embarrassing. Be safe in their use. Read this post on the proper use of medical homonyms.
