CAKRAWALA BAHASA e-ISSN: 2808-3415 Jurnal Ilmiah Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Vol. 12 (1) Edisi Mei 2023 Vol. 12 No.1 Edisi Mei 2023 62 STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION IN ENGLISH MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AT KHAIRUN UNIVERSITY Mutia Harun 1) , Taib Latif 2) , Roswita M Aboe 3) , Fitria Wulan Sari 4) 1,2,3,4) English Language Education Study Program of Khairun University, Indonesia Email: mutia.harun2023@gmail.com ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the understanding of medical students about English medical terminology. This study used descriptive quanitative method. There were 21 medical students at Khairun Ternate University who were involved in this research. By using purposive sampling technique. . Data was collected by using a test and questioner via google form. Of the 21 students, only 4 students got good grades, the other 17 were very low. The results of this study indicate the average value of students is 49.7 in the poor category. Keywords: Analysis, ESP. English for medical. English medical terminology INTRODUCTION In today's era of intense competition, it is undeniable, the importance of English as an international language that is needed to support work and communication. English has become a language that must be mastered by everyone; this also applies to students who are not English students such as doctors, nurses, midwives, and health workers who must master English as an international language. This is because there are many medical terms, medical equipment in English, and how to operate using English. That is one proof of the importance of mastering English. English for a specific purpose (ESP) relates to the teaching and learning of English as a foreign language or a second language where the main objective of the learner is to use English in a particular area. According to Belcher (2009), ESP is now expanded to include other branches such as English for academic purposes (EAP), English for vocational purposes (EVP), English for work purposes (EOP), English for business purposes (EBP), English for medical purposes (EMP), English for legal purposes (ELP), and English for socio-cultural purposes (ESCP). Not only because of its status as a world language but because it has become a life support for a better life. In this case, the role of English is needed both in mastering communication technology and in interacting directly. As a means of global communication, students both must actively master English orally and in writing. English in the medical field has terms that are more difficult than General English because there are many medical terms, medical equipment in English, and how to operate using English. This is one proof of the importance of mastering English. In addition, the variety and meaning of English terms in the nursing or medical field are very complex and general and require special understanding because they are related to applications in the world of work. English in the medical field is very complex and general and requires a thorough understanding special. In medical science, many terms are used and are often known as medical language or health terms as well as medical terminology. Medical terminology is the language of the health profession that is used as a means of communication between those who are directly/indirectly involved in the field of health services. Medical terminology is the science of medical terminology or medical terms (Nuryati, 2011). Medical terminology is the science of medical terminology (medical terms) which is a means of communication between those who are directly/indirectly in the field of care/medical/health care, the goal is uniformity so that the written terms can be understood between health workers. Health