LIN 212 Medical Terms: Greek & Latin Roots
Approximately 95% of English medical terms are derived from Ancient Greek or Latin. This course develops understanding of medical terminology and the Greek and Roman healing practices in which much of this terminology developed. We will learn spelling, pronunciation, abbreviations, how to analyze words based on roots, prefixes, and suffixes, while investigating ancient Greek and Roman conceptions of health, the body, and medicine.
Cross Listed Courses
CLA 347.