The Language of Medicine
By- Davi-Ellen Chabner, BA, MAT, Newton Centre, MA
Bring medical terminology to life with Davi-Ellen Chabner's bestselling The Language of Medicine, 10th Edition! By presenting medical terms within the context of the bodys anatomy and physiology, and in health and disease, this proven resource makes it easy to learn a working medical vocabulary built on the most frequently encountered prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. Practical exercises and case studies demonstrate how medical terms are used in practice. Add an engaging student Evolve website with medical animations and videos, word games, flash cards, and more, and youll be ready to communicate confidently in the clinical setting and succeed in your healthcare career.
Paperback, 1064 Pages
Published: February 2013
Imprint: Saunders
ISBN: 978-1-4557-2846-6
Contents
- 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 Systems
- Musculoskeletal System
- Skin
- Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear
- Endocrine System
- Cancer Medicine (Oncology)
- Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Psychiatry
Glossary
- Medical Word Parts to English
- English to Medical Word Parts
Appendix I: Plurals
Appendix II: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms, and SymbolsAppendix III: Normal Hematologic Reference Values and Implications of Abnormal Results
Appendix IV: DrugsAppendix V: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Terms
