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BI 216 Medical Terminology

This course provides an introduction to the etymology of medical terms, organized by body system. Emphasis is placed on the building and analysis of terms as well as combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes to develop a broad vocabulary. The course includes review of medical terms for the organ systems, common pathologies, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment procedures.