The Language of Medicine

Davi-Ellen Chabner (Autor)

Media-Kombination

879 Seiten

1996 | 5th Revised edition
W B Saunders Co Ltd
978-0-7216-6026-4 (ISBN)

Infos

This work uses non-technical explanations and exercises to assist readers in mastering key medical terminology. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pathologies and an introduction to medicine. Two 3.5" computer disks accompany the text.

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This work uses non-technical explanations and exercises to assist readers in mastering key medical terminology. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pathologies and an introduction to medicine. Each chapters includes hands-on exercises (along with answers), pronunciation keys and quizzes to encourage correct usage. This edition includes a revision of all terms with respect to their relevance and currency, with the aim of reflecting what readers will actually encounter in day-to-day practice.

Inhalt

Basic Word Structure. Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole. Suffixes. Prefixes. Digestive System. Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology. Urinary System. Female Reproductive System. Male Reproductive System. Nervous System. Cardiovascular System. Respiratory System. Blood System. Lymphatic and Immune System. Musculoskeletal System. Skin. Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear. Endocrine System. Cancer Medicine (Oncology). Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, And Radiation Therapy. Pharmacology. Psychiatry. Glossary. Appendix A: Plurals. Appendix B: Normal Laboratory Values for Selected Tests. Index.

Produkt-Details

• Zusatzinfo: 390 ills (234 in 2-color)
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 216 x 279 mm
• Gewicht: 1452 g
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Wörterbuch / Fremdsprachen
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• ISBN-10: 0-7216-6026-6 / 0721660266
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7216-6026-4 / 9780721660264
• Zustand: Neuware