Yes, a lot of medical terminology is based on Latin and a basic knowledge of Latin is helpful in learning and using this terminology.
The Latin word for doctor is medicus.Doctoris, in Latin, means teacher.
It is not as much a requirement anymore as it has been in previous generations because it is not spoken anymore. It is mainly to expand the knowledge base of the doctor and certain medical terms have a root in Latin.
"Dr" stands for the Latin word "doctor", which means "teacher" and is also the origin of the English word "doctor".
Divinitatis Doctor
Vita is the Latin root for "life". An English to Latin dictionary would be helpful.
Medicus.
no latin and in latin it means teacher, heard it from a radio show. * The Greek word for doctor is "iatros".
Doctor of Philosophyfrom Latin philosophiae doctor .
Doctor, meaning teacher, from doceo docere docui doctum.
Artis Medicinae Doctor (Latin: Doctor of Medicine)
helpful drugs are wht your doctor gives you like, paracetomol, pain relief ect...
http://www.maoridictionary.co.nz/I hope I was helpful