Medical Terminology



Medical Terminology WVEIS Code 0721

Through the study of medical terminology the student will be introduced to the language of medicine. Students will gain an understanding of basic elements, rules of building and analyzing medical words, and medical terms associated with the body as a whole. Utilizing a systems approach, the student will define, interpret, and pronounce medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, clinical procedures, oncology, and pharmacology. In addition to medical terms, common abbreviations applicable to each system will be interpreted.

Standard 1: Basic Elements of Medical Words (0721.S.1)

Students will effectively use basic medical elements.

Basic Elements of Medical Words Objectives

Students will:

0721.1.1 Identify the four elements that are used to form medical words.

0721.1.2 Analyze medical words by identifying their component elements.

0721.1.3 Describe the basic rules for building medical words.

0721.1.4 Explain the basic steps to defining medical words.

0721.1.5 Analyze the position and role of the suffix when used in a medical term.

0721.1.6 Identify and pronounce surgical, diagnostic, and symptomatic suffixes.

0721.1.7 Analyze suffixes to determine their part of speech.

0721.1.8 Define a diminutive suffix.

0721.1.9 Analyze the position and role of the prefix when used in building medical terms.

0721.1.10 Identify and pronounce prefixes including those indicating position, number, measurement, negation, and direction.

Standard 2: Medical Terminology Associated With the Body As A Whole (0721.S.2)

Students will demonstrate use of medical terminology associated with the body as a whole.

Medical Terminology Associated With the Body As A Whole Objectives

Students will:

0721.2.1 Identify the medical terms associated with the levels of organization of structure and function within the human body.

0721.2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the disease process by defining medical terms used in pathology.

0721.2.3 Define and pronounce the medical terms used in the anatomical planes of the body, body cavities, and diagnostic imaging.

0721.2.4 Analyze medical terms indicating directional position.

0721.2.5 Interpret the meaning of abbreviations used to indicate body systems, direction, and diagnostic imaging.

Standard 3: Medical Terminology Associated with Body Systems (0721.S.3)

Students will effectively use medical terminology associated with body systems.

• Integumentary

• Gastrointestinal

• Respiratory

• Cardiovascular

• Blood and Lymphatic

• Musculoskeletal

• Genitourinary

• Reproductive

• Endocrine

• Nervous

• Special Senses

Medical Terminology Associated with Body Systems Objectives

The student will:

0721.3.1 Define and pronounce medical terms used to identify the basic structure and function.

0721.3.2 Interpret the meaning of combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes.

0721.3.3 Define and discuss medical terms associated with basic pathology.

0721.3.4 Interpret commonly used diagnostic and symptomatic medical terms.

0721.3.5 Identify and define medical terms used as related to surgical, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory procedures.

0721.3.6 Define medical terms associated with clinical procedures used in the process of examination and evaluation of structure and function.

0721.3.7 Analyze medical terms related to oncology.

0721.3.8 Describe medical terms used in pharmacology to treat common disorders.

0721.3.9 Interpret the meaning of common abbreviations.

................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download