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Simple, clear, non-technical explanations demystify medical terminology even if you have little or no background in medicine or science. More than full-color illustrations depict the details of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, putting medical terms in the context of the structure and function of the body system.

Practical applications such as case reports, operative and diagnostic tests, and laboratory and x-ray reports demonstrate the use of medical terminology in the clinical environment. Pronunciation of Terms at the end of each chapter include phonetic spellings and spaces to write the meanings of terms.

Abbreviations of terminology make it easy to learn the medical shorthand used in clinical practice. Error-prone abbreviations list derived from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices ISMP list alerts you to abbreviations that should not be used in the clinical setting. Comprehensive glossaries and appendices serve as quick references.

With writing and interacting with medical terminology on almost every page, you'll learn the content by doing the work. First Person narratives help you to understand diseases and conditions from the patient's perspective. Principal Diagnosis feature shows how medical terms are used in clinical practice by asking you to read physician notes about a case and determine the patient's principal diagnosis.

Evolve student resourcesoptimized for tablet use, and mobile-optimized versions of the flash cards and quick quizzes make it easier for on-the-go study and review. Accompanying online course MTO provides interactive. This book covers all facets of medical terminology for health professionals, making it the perfect tool for fast and reliable information so you can find the information you need in multiple places: Refresher course on Greek and Latin affixes.

All affixes listed alphabetically All affixes listed again by body system Full list of common medical abbreviations List of body positions and anatomical reference terms This book will be your best friend as you begin your journey into the medical field, and will earn a spot on your shelf once you begin working. We focused on making this book as easy, fast, and reliable as possible. No matter your skill or knowledge level, you will easily find the answers you need in seconds!

This book was written in order to help you to understand the different terminology and the details that can help you get a clearer picture of what medical reports mean It includes broad alphabetical lists of root words, prefixes and suffixes, explanations, together with the terms, which are particular to parts of the body and body systems Now packed with new illustrations and more clinically relevant than ever before, this fully updated Eighth Edition of Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide helps readers develop a fundamental knowledge of the medical terminology necessary for a career in any health care setting.

To help students learn both medical terms and how they are used in real world settings, this reader friendly book demonstrates how medical terms are built from word parts Part 1 , introduces body structures, diseases, and treatments Part 2 , and covers each body system Part 3.

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