Survey of Medical Terminology


MED-120

This course introduces the vocabulary, abbreviations, and symbols used in the language of medicine. Emphasis is placed on building medical terms using prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define accepted medical terms.

  • Prerequisite: None
  • Corequisite: None
Class Hours 2
Lab Hours
Clinic, Coop, or Shop Hours
Credit Hours 2