Introduction to Medical Terminology

Medical terminology serves as the language of medicine, allowing healthcare professionals, including doctors of medicine, to communicate efficiently and accurately in clinical settings. Understanding medical terminology is crucial for interpreting patient records, communicating diagnoses, and prescribing treatments. This topic introduces students to the fundamental principles and components of medical terminology. It covers the word roots, prefixes, and suffixes commonly used in medical language, as well as the rules for defining, interpreting, and constructing medical terms.