Scientists both then and now have turned to the vocabulary of the ancient languages to describe diseases, observations, and theories. As a result, knowledge of Greek and Latin elements will assist in the learning, memorization, and understanding of technical language. The primary purpose of this course is to teach a student how to determine the meaning of a scientific word by breaking down its structure in terms of prefix, stem or stems, and suffix. As an additional benefit, it is hoped that students will acquire a lasting fascination with all words and their origins. Orders are shipped via UPS, so please include a street address.
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Since changes in edition can take place, students are advised to wait and purchase texts after enrolling in the course and receiving the course study guide. C.W. Dunmore and R.M. Fleischer. C. L. Thomas. Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary . Course Requirements Successful completion of eight written assignments.