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Scope and Nature of Medical Terminology

• What is Medical Terminology.
• Origins of Words.
• Structure of Words.
• Medical Prefixes.
• Medical Suffixes.
• Constructing Medical Terms by altering prefix or suffix.

Anatomical Structure

• Anatomical Prefixes.
• Anatomical Suffixes.
• Locating parts of the body.
• Terms to indicate positioning of anatomical features in body.
• Acronyms.
• Symbols.

Medical Equipment and Procedures

• Terms to describe Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures.
• Terms to describe Medical Equipment.
• Storage and Handling of Medicines.
• Sterilising Equipment.
• Terms to describe Bacteria.
• Gram Staining.
• Diagnostic Microbiology.
• Research Microbiology.
• Types of Wounds.
• Problems Resulting from Wounds.
• Treating Wounds.
• Electrolytes.
• Examples of Prefixes and Suffixes.

Pharmacological Terminology

• Types of herbal and pharmaceutical medicines (e.g. Alkaloids, Calmatives, Cathartics, Decongestants, Expectorants, etc.).
• Pharmacological Terms (e.g. Allergens, Carcinogens, Photosensitisers, Toxic Alkaloids, etc.).
• Over the Counter Prescription Drugs.
• Terminology for OTC and Prescription Drugs (e.g. Steroids, Barbiturates, anti-Psychotic Drugs etc.).
• Prefix and suffix examples.

Musculoskeletal System Terminology

• Naming main muscles.
• Musculature … Types of Muscle tissue.
• Relationship between muscles and bone.
• Bone and Joint problems (e.g. Sprains, Broken Bones, etc.).
• Disorders of musculoskeletal System (e.g. Fibromyalgia, Sprains, strains, Cramp, etc.).
• Suffix Examples.

Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune Systems Terminology

• Parts of the Heart.
• Circulation
• Systole and Disystole.
• Terms related to Disorders of Cardiovascular System.
• Lymphatic System and Immunity.
• Circulation
• Vaccination
• Immunity
• Disorders of Immunity.
• Suffix and Prefix Examples.

Respiratory and Reproductive Systems Terminology

• Lungs
• Respiration
• Pulmonary Circulation.
• Gas Exchange (Diffusion, Perfusion, Arterial Pressure).
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
• Diagnostic Procedures for Lungs and Airways.
• Respiratory Disorders.
• Male Reproductive System.
• Female Reproductive System.
• Pregnancy
• Parturation
• Caesarian Section, VBAC and Multiple Gestation.
• Premature Birth and Miscarriage.
• Reproductive Disorders (e.g. Amenorrhoea, Menorhagia, PCOS, Endometriosis, etc.).
• Suffix and Prefix Examples.

Digestive and Excretory Systems Terminology

• Parts of the Digestive System.
• Renal System.
• Kidneys
• Ureters and Bladder.
• Urethra.
• Disorders of Digestive and Renal Systems (e.g. Anal Fissure, Haemorrhoids, Inflammatory Bowel System, Kidney Stones, Pancreatitis, etc.).
• Suffix and Prefix Examples.

Integumentary System (Skin) Terminology

• Thermoregulation
• Electrolytes
• Types of Sensory Nerves.
• Sun Protection.
• Intergument Structure.
• Cell Types.
• Disorders (e.g. Scab, Atrophic skin, Abrasion, Excoriation, Scar, Ulcer, etc.).
• Diagnostic Procedures.
• Suffix and Prefix Examples.

Nervous and Sensory Systems Terminology

• Brain
• Central Nervous System.
• Peripheral Nervous System.
• Disorders of Nervous System.
• Disorders of Sensory System (e.g. Aphasia, Apraxia, Vertigo, etc.).
• Diagnostic Procedures.
• Suffix and Prefix Examples.

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