Quick and Easy Medical Terminology - Softcover

Leonard, Peggy C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0721656862 ISBN 13: 9780721656861

Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd, 1995

Synopsis

An easy-to-use text that provides fast working knowledge of medical terms. Uses a variety of learning methods and word part combinations to build a medical vocabulary. The 2nd edition contains more illustrations and review questions. It is organized according to body systems, enabling the reader to study the terms in logical groupings. Text includes IBM compatible software containing exercises, pronunciation, and more. An instructor's manual is available.

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Review

Doody Review by Steven K. Hamick, BIS, RCP, RRT, AE-C(William Beaumont Hospitals):

"The book is useful for students in a short medical terminology course or as self-paced material for anyone pursuing a career in the allied health professions.For a short course in medical terminology, this book is very thorough and detailed, making for an enjoyable reading experience.This excellent book is highly recommended for any student going into healthcare. College/university and public libraries would find it a valuable resource as well."

Score: 100 5 STARS!

Synopsis

This text combines the study of word parts with a review of anatomy and physiology to provide a reference of medical terminology. It emphasizes etymology and particularly, word parts, detailing the rules governing their use to enable the understanding of medical terms. An IBM-compatible software program accompanies the text to aid pronounciation, self-assessment and study. Commonly used prefixes, suffixes, and work parts are listed, with illustrations of the human body detailing bones, muscles and anatomical features. There are exercises in each chapter, a revised section on pharmacology and an examination included in the Instructor's manual.

Edition details

• Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0721656862
• ISBN 13: 9780721656861
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 369