Volume 44 (2026) – Supplementary Issue 1 – Article 2 – Epitheorese Klinikes Farmakologias kai Farmakokinetikes

Open Access Research

Impact, challenges, and application of medical terminology among pharmacy students in oman
Geetali Deori¹, Yaman Walid Kassab^1,*, Aram Khalil Baghestanitajali¹, Malath Muatasim Siddiq Abdelghaini¹, Mawada Omar AlKaabi^1
1College of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Muscat

 

*Corresponding author
Geetali Deori, College of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Muscat, Oman, Tel.: +968 95042592; email: geetali@nu.edu.om

Abstract

Background: Medical terminology is a fundamental component of pharmacy education as it enables students to precisely understand, interpret, and communicate scientific and clinical information. Despite its importance, students experience difficulties in learning and applying medical terminology effectively. Aim: To evaluate the impact, challenges, and application of medical terminology among undergraduate pharmacy students. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 2nd year BPharm students at the College of Pharmacy, NUST, Oman, during the Fall Semester of AY 2025–2026. A self-administered questionnaire consisting of 14 closed and open-ended questions was administered electronically to assess students’ perceptions about medical terminology. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test to examine associations between educational background and students’ learning experiences. Results: Forty-two students completed the questionnaire (response rate: 89.4%). Most participants perceived that medical terminology enhanced their understanding of pharmacy subjects, scientific reading, academic writing, and interpretation of disease names and drug mechanisms. Approximately 72.3% reported difficulties related to complex terminology, similar-sounding words, and Greek and Latin word components. Students from English-medium schools reported significantly fewer learning difficulties and greater confidence in applying medical terminology than those from Arabic-medium schools (p<0.05). Conclusion: Medical terminology is identified as an essential component of pharmacy education and integrating medical terminology with contextualized learning strategies will prepare pharmacy graduates for future clinical practice.

Keywords: pharmacy education, medical terminology, prefix-suffix, educational background, scientific vocabulary

Please cite as:
Deori G., Kassab Y. W., Baghestanitajali A. K., Abdelghaini M. M. S., AlKaabi M. O.: Impact, challenges, and application of medical terminology among pharmacy students in oman. Epitheorese Klin. Farmakol. Farmakokinet. xx(xx): xx-xx (2026). DOI: 10.61873/XXXXXXX