The trouble is that medical terminology courses are often dense, dry, and difficult to understand, no matter the instruction medium. The core goal of any medical terminology course is to help students learn and retain the terminology long term so it will be of use to them in their future careers.

noun. the language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group: medical jargon. unintelligible or meaningless talk or writing; gibberish. any talk or writing that one does not understand.

1. Use simple words and phrases.
2. Avoid hidden verbs.
3. Avoid noun strings.
4. Avoid jargon.
5. Minimize abbreviations.
6. Minimize definitions.
7. Use the same terms consistently.
8. Place words carefully.

4 ways to explain medical jargon

1. Practice, practice, practice.
2. Have patients repeat instructions back to you.
3. Use analogies that are more easily understood and identified by the patient.
4. Draw a picture if patients need to visualize what you are explaining.

Record yourself: Simply speaking and hearing medical terminology out loud can also help you learn. One simple trick is to record yourself saying these medical terms and their definitions. The act of recording them will create aural flashcards.

Super Easy Tips to Learn Medical Terminology

1. Using visual cues to remember complex terms.
2. Practicing terms using apps for iOS and Android.
3. Deciphering terms by learning basic Latin components (root, suffix, prefix)
4. Bulk learning using self-made acronyms.
5. Using engaging guides and workbooks.
6. Taking free online classes.