This is the second course of the Medical Terminology specialization. It builds on the basic concepts of medical terminology with the introduction of new roots, terms, and abbreviations specific to the endocrine system (hormones). The body's transportation and defense systems (cardiovascular, blood, and lymphatic) will also be covered as well as the respiratory system (lungs).
Medical Terminology II
Medical Terminology II
This course is part of Medical Terminology Specialization
Instructor: Laura S. Kabiri
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This course is part of the Medical Terminology Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course
This module is the introduction to the course that will cover hormones, blood, the heart, and the lungs.
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Welcome to the endocrine system module! This module will introduce you to medical terms related to glands and hormones. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in endocrinology. I hope you enjoy learning about medical terms related to the endocrine system.
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5 videos5 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts3 plugins
Welcome to the blood and lymphatic system module. This module will introduce you to medical terms related to blood cells and immunity. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in hematology and immunology. Let's get started learning more specific terms about the blood and lymphatic systems. Enjoy!
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5 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts4 plugins
Welcome to perhaps the most well-known system module of the whole specialization: the cardiovascular system. This module will introduce you to medical terms related to the heart and blood vessels. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in cardiology. So let's jump right into the cardiovascular system. This module has "heart"!
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5 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts4 plugins
Welcome to another well-known system module: the respiratory system. This module will introduce you to medical terms related to the lungs. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in pulmonology. Have fun working your way through the respiratory system module. And keep breathing. It will help.
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5 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts4 plugins
Congratulations on making to the final assessment module of this course! The exam will focus on the new module materials from this course: the endocrine system, blood and lymphatic systems, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system. However, you still have to know all the basic rules, roots, prefixes, and suffixes from the beginning of the specialization since they apply to these systems as well. Learning a language is cumulative like that! I'm confident you've got this. So breathe and believe...
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1 video1 reading1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts
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Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023
This course is awesome! The content, studies and evaluation quizzes, and of course; the professor that was pleasant, knowledgeable and very easy to understand! Thank you for the opportunity!
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Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025
I have taken medical terminology courses in the past but this was a great review of concepts and really well explained. I would highly recommend !
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Reviewed on Jan 13, 2023
The way of explanation and playing games in middle of the course helps remembering the terms. a very useful course which provides study modules for future reference.
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