Latin Medical Terminology

The terminology presents a specific lexical layer in the language in which there is a precise semiotic relation between signifier and signified. The terms have definite function by naming scientific concepts in a particular area. In semantic aspect the term must have: a) accuracy in the name of the scientific concept; b) definitivity reflecting the outcome of the scientific understanding of the object called with the given term; c) uniformity within the scientific field.

In formal aspect the term should correspond to the norms of language while exhibiting its nominative character. The semantic definiteness is achieved through the definition and the role of the specialized context characteristic of the scientific field. The terms can be separate lexemes or be connected in terminological phrases with relevant scientific definition. Nomenclature is standardized system of precisely defined terms, assented by a special commission and used in the communication among specialists all over the world.

A Brief History of the Latin Language
Hippocratic Oath
Terminology Anatomical, clinical and pharmaceutical terminology
Latin Declensions

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Parts of speech in the Latin Terminology
• Structure of phrases in anatomical, clinical and pharmaceutical terminology
• Declinatio prima (First declension)
• Declinatio secunda (Second declension)
• Adjectives in first and second declension. Past passive participle
• Declinatio tertia (Third declension) Consonant type
• Third declension Vocal and mixed type
• Adjectives in third declension Present active participle
• Comparative forms
• Declinatio quarta (Forth declension)
• Declinatio quinta (Fifth declension)

Medical Term Formation

• Term formation Terms and compound terms with Greek term elements.
• Tissues and parts of the body
• Muscular system and joints
• Digestive system
• Respiratory system
• Cardiovascular system Lymphatic system
• Urogental system
• Endocrine system
• Nervous system
• Pharmaceutical terminology
• Prescription

Latin - English Vocabulary
English - Latin Vocabulary
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