In my opinion the terminology is very important in your studies. It can be overwhelming, but knowing the root words and suffixes will help you decipher new words you come across. It also will give you a way to specifically identify an area of the body, direction, depth, etc. When you get into anatomy you will see how important terminology is. The Vet I work with uses very technical language and at first I was intimidated now I am challenged to figure out the terms. It has helped me a great deal. Just think of it as a second language!
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