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Dal course uses ancient languages to decode modern medical terminology

Dal course uses ancient languages to decode modern medical terminology

A new Classics course is helping students — many headed for health professions — understand complex clinical vocabulary by learning the Greek and Latin roots that have shaped the language of medicine for centuries.  Read more.

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Cheryl Bell
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Stephanie Hurley
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When choosing law schools, Maria Rizzetto says she looked no further than Dal given how many amazing lawyers Schulich Law has produced over the years — including two of her own family members.
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Monica DeVidi, a recent graduate of 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ’s master of planning program, has used her skills in the field to develop impactful research for local municipalities.