THE IMPORTANCE OF LATIN IN MODERN MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY EDUCATION
Keywords:
medical education, Latin language, medical terminology, anatomical nomenclature, clinical terminology, pharmaceuticals, international standard, professional communication, linguistic precision, pedagogical technologies.Abstract
This article investigates the contemporary significance of teaching Latin within medical education, focusing on its role in mastering core anatomical, clinical, and pharmaceutical terminology. It examines Latin's function as a universal and neutral linguistic foundation in medicine, its critical contribution to international communication and comprehension of scientific literature, and its power in forming precise, unambiguous terminological systems. Furthermore, the paper explores modern pedagogical technologies to enhance the effectiveness of Latin instruction, alongside the challenges and potential solutions. The research results indicate that Latin remains an integral component of medical training, serving as a crucial factor in developing the professional competency of future specialists.
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