Faculty of Health Sciences · Health Management · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to use common medical language correctly and effectively in professional communication by familiarizing them with the basic structures of medical terminology used in health sciences, root-prefix-suffix relationships, and the correct spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of terms. The course notes provide a basic framework covering the Latin and Greek origins of medical terminology, spelling and pronunciation rules, and the logic of term analysis.
Course Content
This course covers an introduction to terminology, the historical development of medical terms, the pronunciation and spelling rules of terms of Latin and Greek origin, the basic structures of terms, roots, linking vowels, compound roots, prefixes, and suffixes. It also analyzes roots and derived terms related to body parts and the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, and sensory systems.
Required Resources
Medical Terminology lecture slides,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halil Şengül.
Recommended Resources
Anatomy and physiology dictionaries
Medical terminology dictionaries
Latin-Turkish / Greek-Turkish medical terminology resources
Explanations
This course is one of the foundational courses that supports health management students in understanding the basic medical terminology used in clinical and administrative processes. The course content is specifically aimed at developing skills in terminology analysis and correct usage.
Rules
Regular attendance is expected.
Correct spelling and pronunciation of medical terms are important.
Exams may include questions involving term analysis and interpretation.
Adherence to academic ethics rules is mandatory.
Course Learning Outcomes
- The student uses medical terminology correctly and in a standardized manner in professional communication.
- The student explains the basic concepts and historical development of medical terminology.
- The student recognizes the Latin and Greek origins of medical terms.
- The student applies the rules of correct spelling and pronunciation of medical terms.
- The student analyzes a medical term in terms of its root, prefix, suffix, and linking vowel.
- The student identifies the basic medical origins related to body regions and organ systems.
- The student explains how prefixes and suffixes change the meaning of terms.
- The student correctly interprets fundamental medical terminology used in clinical and administrative healthcare settings.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 1 | 48 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology The definition, scope, and importance of medical terminology in health sciences are discussed. The role of common medical language in professional communication is explained. | Source books, auxiliary books and lecture notes. |
| 2 | Week 2: Pronunciation of Letters in Medical Terminology The pronunciation rules of letters of Latin and Greek origin are examined. The fundamentals of correct pronunciation and spelling rules are provided. | Reference books, supplementary books, and lecture notes |
| 3 | Week 3: General Rules for Forming Medical Terms I The concepts of root, prefix, and suffix are introduced. The basic logic behind how terms are structured is explained. | Reference books, supplementary books, and lecture notes |
| 4 | Week 4 General rules for the formation of medical terms II Term formation processes are detailed. Linking vowels and compound term structures are analyzed with examples. | Source books, supplementary books, and lecture notes. |
| 5 | Week 5: Musculoskeletal Terminology Basic roots and terms related to the musculoskeletal system are examined. They are related to anatomy and physiology. | Source books, supplementary books, and lecture notes. |
| 6 | Week 6: Terminology related to the digestive system Basic medical terms and their origins related to the digestive system are taught. They are reinforced through clinical usage examples. | Source books, supplementary books, and lecture notes. |
| 7 | Week 7: Terminology related to the respiratory system Terminology related to the respiratory system is discussed. The meanings and analyses of the terms are provided. | Source books, supplementary books, and lecture notes. |
| 8 | Midterm | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Week 9: Cardiovascular System Terminology Terms related to the heart and vascular system are examined. Connections are made with clinical terminology. | Source books, supplementary books, and lecture notes. |
| 10 | Week 10 Urinary System Terminology Terms related to the kidneys and urinary system are taught. Systematic terminology analysis is performed. | Source books, supplementary books, and lecture notes. |
| 11 | Week 11: Genital System Terminology Basic terminology related to the reproductive system is covered. Concepts related to the female and male systems are explained. | Source books, supplementary books, and lecture notes. |
| 12 | Week 12: Endocrine System Terminology Terminology related to hormones and glands is examined. It is related to the functioning of the system. | Source books, supplementary books, and lecture notes. |
| 13 | Week 13: Nervous System Terminology Nervous system and neurological terms are analyzed. Reinforcement is provided with clinical examples. | Source books, supplementary books, and lecture notes. |
| 14 | Week 14: Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Terminology Terminology related to sensory organs and related structures is covered. Inter-system relationships are established. | Source books, supplementary books, and lecture notes. |
| 15 | Week 15 General Review and Evaluation All topics are reviewed holistically. Terminology analysis exercises are performed. | Source books, supplementary books, and lecture notes. |
| 16 | final exam | Final Sınavı |