MediLex: the medical jargon‐busting game

Abstract

Learning new vocabulary is a complex process, yet is a principle contributor to comprehension, fluency and achievement. Research suggests that playing games with content vocabulary allows learners to explore pronunciation and meanings simultaneously. MediLex allows learners to do this, whilst giving the opportunity to hear their peers' comprehension of meaning. Mastering the medical lexicon is a huge challenge because of the breadth and complexity of medical terminology, and focused teaching on this appears to be well received by students.