Honors Projects
Abstract
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 with the humanities for a student entering the medical field.
Department
Public and Allied Health
Major
Medical Laboratory Science
First Advisor
James Pfundstein, PhD
First Advisor Department
Classical Studies
Second Advisor
Jessica Bankey, MPH
Second Advisor Department
Public and Allied Health
Publication Date
Spring 5-9-2020
Repository Citation
O'Connell, Megan, "Linguistics of Medical Terminology as Applied to Students of the Medical Field" (2020). Honors Projects. 518.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/honorsprojects/518