MEDTERM 101 - Medical Terminology

Institution:

StraighterLine

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Description:

This course introduces elements of medical terminology, such as the etymology of words used to describe the human body. Students learn to apply proper terminology and spelling for major pathological conditions. This course identifies and explains the terms used for the integumentary, respiratory, nervous, reproductive, endocrine, urinary, digestive, lymphatic, hematic, immune, and musculoskeletal systems. It compares and contrasts the different body systems. Students define and describe the function of each system of the body.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Web Based

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Institution Website:

www.straighterline.com

Phone Number:

877.787.8375

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