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The language of medicine — pronunciation, definition, usage, and origins of the medical terms you'll meet for the rest of your career.
BIO 335 covers the language of medicine — the working vocabulary that lets students function in clinical, healthcare, and biomedical environments. The course works through pronunciation, definition, usage, and the Greek and Latin origins of the medical terms students will encounter for the rest of their careers.
Terms are introduced systematically, alongside the signs, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments they describe — so students leave able to read clinical notes, communicate with healthcare professionals, and follow medical literature with confidence. BIO 335 is especially useful for students headed into medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, or allied-health programs.
Decode Medical Terms
Recognize Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes that build medical vocabulary.
Pronounce and Define Confidently
Pronounce medical terms correctly and define them precisely.
Read Clinical Documentation
Follow patient charts, medical notes, and diagnostic reports.
Communicate in Healthcare Settings
Use medical terminology accurately in conversation and in writing.
Connect Terms to Pathology
Link medical terms to signs, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment options.
A Biblical Worldview takes seriously the dignity of people receiving care — and that begins with healthcare workers who actually understand what they're saying. BIO 335 builds the medical vocabulary that lets students communicate clearly in clinical environments and engage healthcare with both competence and care.
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