Greek and Latin Roots of Medical and Scientific TerminologiesTodd A. CurtisLabel: Wiley-BlackwellDescription: A systematic etymological approach to understanding the Greek and Latin roots prefixes and suffixes of med-speak Greek and Latin Roots of Medical and Scientific Terminologies explains the Greek and Latin origins of the roots prefixes and suffixes of terms used in “med-speak the specialized language of medicine science and healthcare. By presenting medical terms in their historical context this innovative textbook discusses relevant aspects of ancient Greek and Roman medical theories and practices while teaching students to apply principles of word analysis synthesis and pronunciation. Clear and accessible chapters—organized around the modern categories of body systems—contain thorough explanations of ancient medico-scientific culture etymological notes images tables of vocabulary and a range of exercises designed to increase student comprehension and retention. Divided into two units the text first introduces the historical background of ancient Greek medicine and describes the principles of analyzing constructing pronouncing and spelling medical terms. It then discusses Latin and Greek grammar and modern nomenclature in medicine natural sciences chemistry and pharmacy. The second unit teaches the Greek and Latin prefixes suffixes roots eponyms and loan words relevant to the systems of the body: integumentary musculoskeletal circulatory respiratory nervous endocrine digestive urinary and reproductive systems. Allowing instructors to teach medical terminology as a true classical civilizations course this unique volume: Features the history of ancient Greek medicine and explains the ancient Greek and Latin origins of medical terms and how they came to have their current meaningCovers the loan words eponyms and the components of basic medico-scientific terms providing topical tables of commonly used prefixes suffixes and rootsIncludes a list of common abbreviations and symbols used in medico-scientific writingTeaches abbreviated Latin grammatical paradigms necessary for anatomical taxonomyUses a programmed learning approach that features numerous activities and exercises including analyzing and constructing terms interpreting passages from medical notes and scientific journals and identification and spelling questions Linking medical terms to the history literature and mythology of ancient culture Greek and Latin Roots of Medical and Scientific Terminologies is an ideal introductory textbook for college-level medical terminology courses particularly those taught by Classicists.
