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BIO 211 - Medical Terminology


3 hours
An online survey course focusing on how bio/medical terms are constructed from Greek and Latin word elements including roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes.  Students will acquire a basic understanding of body systems and some common medical conditions. Definitions, spelling, pronunciation, and applications of these terms will be stressed throughout the course. Thus, the primary goal of this course is to help the student gain a better understanding of medical language. CS