Medical Terminology

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Credit hours: 3Description: Medical Terminology is a comprehensive method to the study of medical words that pertain to body systems; anatomy; physiology; pathophysiology; medical diagnosis; and procedures. Medical terminology is aspecialized language that is used internationally by the health care professionals for the purpose of communicating medical data in a precise and accurate manner. This course is designed to give students anin-depth knowledge of medical words; word building; definitions and word use that is utilized in all areas of medical science. The course will aid in the basic understanding of health care pre professional courses.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710, BIOL 1720Course Typically Offered: Spring