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Medical Terminology I (MED-121)

This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders.

Credits
Class Credits 3
Lab Credits 0
Clinic Credits 0
Work Credits 0
Total Credit Hours 3
Details
Department

Medical Assisting (MED)

Offered Fall

Yes

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