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Medical Terminology Explainer

Analogies make medical terms memorable — 'platelets are like tiny bandages in your blood' sticks better than a technical definition. The context field helps the AI tailor explanations to the patient's situation.

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Prompt
Explain these medical terms in plain language for a {{audience}}:

Terms:
1. {{term_1}}
2. {{term_2}}
3. {{term_3}}
4. {{term_4}}
5. {{term_5}}

For each term, provide:
- **Plain language definition** — one sentence, no jargon
- **Analogy** — a comparison to something familiar (if helpful)
- **Why it matters** — what it means for the patient's care or condition
- **Related terms** — other medical words they might hear in the same context

Reading level: {{reading_level}}
Context: {{context}} (e.g., "patient just received a diagnosis of...", "pre-surgery education")

Do not provide medical advice. These explanations are educational and should be reviewed by the care team.

Variables to customize

{{audience}}{{term_1}}{{term_2}}{{term_3}}{{term_4}}{{term_5}}{{reading_level}}{{context}}

Why this prompt works

Analogies make medical terms memorable — 'platelets are like tiny bandages in your blood' sticks better than a technical definition. The context field helps the AI tailor explanations to the patient's situation.

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