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Medical Terminology Self-Study Course

Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Language, Body Structure, Oncology, and Laboratory Tests (Textbook, p. 1)
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 1:1 Introduction and Word Parts (Textbook p. 1)
Topic 1:2 Terms Built from Word Parts
Topic 1:3 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 1:4 Abbreviations
Topic 1:5 Review and Practice
Topic 1:6 Use Medical Language
Topic 1:7 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 1 Quiz: Introduction to Medical Language, Body Structure, and Oncology, and Laboratory Tests
Lesson 2: Directional Terms, Positions, and Imaging (Textbook p. 32)
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 2:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 32)
Topic 2:2 Terms for Anatomic Planes, Regions, and Positions
Topic 2:3 Diagnostic Imaging
Topic 2:4 Abbreviations
Topic 2:5 Review and Practice
Topic 2:6 Use Medical Language
Topic 2:7 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 2 Quiz: Directional Terms, Positions, and Imaging
Lesson 3: Integumentary System, Colors, and Plural Endings (Textbook p. 59)
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 3:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 59)
Topic 3:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 3:3 Abbreviations
Topic 3:4 Plural Endings
Topic 3:5 Review and Practice
Topic 3:6 Use Medical Language
Topic 3:7 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 3 Quiz: Integumentary System, Colors, and Plural Endings
Lesson 4: Respiratory System (Textbook p. 88)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 4:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 88)
Topic 4:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Part
Topic 4:3 Abbreviations (Textbook p.106)
Topic 4:4 Review and Practice
Topic 4:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 4:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 4 Quiz: Respiratory System
Lesson 5 : Urinary System (Textbook p. 126)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 5:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 126)
Topic 5:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 5:3 Abbreviations
Topic 5:4 Review and Practice
Topic 5:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 5:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 5 Quiz: Urinary System
Lesson 6: Reproductive Systems (Textbook p. 159)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 6:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 159)
Topic 6:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 6:3 Abbreviations
Topic 6:4 Review and Practice
Topic 6:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 6:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 6 Quiz: Reproductive Systems
Lesson 7: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems (Textbook p. 195)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 7:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 196)
Topic 7:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 7:3 Abbreviations
Topic 7:4 Review and Practice
Topic 7:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 7:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 7 Quiz: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Lesson 8: Digestive System (Textbook p. 231)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 8:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 231)
Topic 8:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 8:3 Abbreviations
Topic 8:4 Review and Practice
Topic 8:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 8:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 8 Quiz: Digestive System
Lesson 9: Eye and Ear (Textbook p. 271)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 9:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 271)
Topic 9:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 9:3 Abbreviations
Topic 9:4 Review and Practice
Topic 9:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 9:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 9 Quiz: Eye and Ear
Lesson 10: Musculoskeletal System (Textbook p. 301)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 10:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 301)
Topic 10:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 10:3 Abbreviations
Topic 10:4 Review and Practice
Topic 10:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 10:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 10 Quiz: Musculoskeletal System
Lesson 11: Nervous System and Behavioral Health (Textbook p. 343)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 11:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 343)
Topic 11:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 11:3 Abbreviations
Topic 11:4 Review and Practice
Topic 11:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 11:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 11 Quiz: Nervous System and Behavioral Health
Lesson 12: Endocrine System (Textbook p. 378)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
12:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 378)
Topic 12:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 12:3 Abbreviations
Topic 12:4 Review and Practice
Topic 12:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 12:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 12 Quiz: Endocrine System
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Topic 12:3 Abbreviations

Medical Terminology Self-Study Course Lesson 12: Endocrine System (Textbook p. 378) Topic 12:3 Abbreviations

Textbook Activity

Objective 3: Write Abbreviations (Textbook p. 390)

Medical abbreviations abound in healthcare. It is important to know, use, and interpret medical abbreviations correctly.

Read the content and complete the exercise. (p. 390)

Check your answers using the Answer Key, Appendix C, at the back of your textbook.

Textbook Practice Online Activity

l. Activity

Practice with the online flashcards for the textbook’s abbreviations listed on p. 390.

Select Activities > Flashcards > Lesson 12 in the top bar.

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