Medical Terminology and Structured Medical Information

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An understanding and proper use of medical terminology is critical in the field of health care. Of equal importance is an understanding of how medical information is organized and retrieved. This course is designed for graduate level students interested in expanding their knowledge of medical terminology, related pathophysiology, and the origins of structured medical information. Emphasis is placed on etymology, definition, pronunciation, and correct utilization of terms. The course also includes putting the terminology into practice with the concepts of the organization and retrieval of information through structured medical information systems, e.g. MeSH, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library.