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Linguistics Of Medical Terminology As Applied To Students Of The Medical Field, Megan O'Connell
Linguistics Of Medical Terminology As Applied To Students Of The Medical Field, Megan O'Connell
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In modern times, global connectivity is prioritized especially in the medical field and related professions. A common understanding between professionals in the field is based on a shared language and terminology. As it follows that students of health sciences should be well-versed in the language of their field of study, it is beneficial for them to have an education in Latin and Greek, ancient languages which are the foundation of medical terminology. This research provides an analysis of the relevance of an education in ancient languages to students in healthcare majors. It ultimately illustrates the importance of an education blended …