Information Package / Course Catalogue
Medical Terminology
Course Code: YB103
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To teach students the basic medical terminology related to body systems, and to enable students to gain the ability to correctly understand, pronounce, and use terms related to these systems in professional practice.

Course Content

Definition of terminology, pronunciation of terms, prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations, Musculoskeletal system terms, Respiratory system terms, Hematology terms, Cardiovascular system terms, Gastrointestinal system terms, Urinary system terms, Genital system terms, Endocrine system terms, Nervous system and Psychiatry terms, Sensory organ terms

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Pelin TİKBAŞ
Lec. Zehra Seznur KASAR
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the basic concepts of medical terminology.
2.Can distinguish between prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology.
3.Can distinguish the difference in pronunciation of medical terms for each system that makes up the human body.
4.Identifies the prefixes, suffixes, and derivational suffixes used.
5.Explains the basic definitions and concepts of medical terminology.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ekinci, S. and Hatiboglu, G. (2020). Medical Terminology Textbook for Colleges
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of terminology, pronunciation of terms
Week 2 - Theoretical
Prefixes in terms
Week 3 - Theoretical
Suffixes, abbreviations in terms
Week 4 - Theoretical
Musculoskeletal system terms
Week 5 - Theoretical
Respiratory system terms
Week 6 - Theoretical
Digestive system terms
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cardiovascular system terms - Hematology terms
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm exam - Gastrointestinal system terms
Week 9 - Theoretical
Midterm Exam Evaluation - Gastrointestinal system terms
Week 10 - Theoretical
Urinary system terms
Week 11 - Theoretical
Genital system terms
Week 12 - Theoretical
Endocrine system terms
Week 13 - Theoretical
Nervous system and Psychiatry terms
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sensory organ terms
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory151245
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)55
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026