Medical Language is a medical terminology text that truly immerses readers within the language of medicine, so that students can apply their vocabulary within a real-world context. As opposed to fostering rote memorization, this book engages students in an interactive learning experience that will give them a vital tool and inspire them to become truly proficient in medical language.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pearson Education, Prentice Hall PTR
ISBN-10
0135055784
ISBN-13
9780135055786
eBay Product ID (ePID)
79644887
Product Key Features
Author
Susan Turley
Publication Name
Medical Language
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
New Edition
Subject
General, Dictionaries & Terminology
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Medical
Number of Pages
1056 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.6 in
Item Height
1.5 in
Item Width
8.4 in
Item Weight
71.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
LCCN
2009-045786
Intended Audience
College Audience
Lc Classification Number
R123.T87 2010
Edition Description
New Edition
Table of Content
PART I INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL LANGUAGE CHAPTER 1 The Structure of Medical Language CHAPTER 2 The Body in Health and Disease PART II MEDICAL SPECIALTIES AND BODY SYSTEMS CHAPTER 3 Gastroenterology * Gastrointestinal System CHAPTER 4 Pulmonology * Respiratory System CHAPTER 5 Cardiology * Cardiovascular System CHAPTER 6 Hematology and Immunology * Blood and Lymphatic System CHAPTER 7 Dermatology * Integumentary System CHAPTER 8 Orthopedics * Skeletal System CHAPTER 9 Orthopedics * Muscular System CHAPTER 10 Neurology * Nervous System CHAPTER 11 Urology * Urinary System CHAPTER 12 Male Reproductive Medicine * Male Genitourinary System CHAPTER 13 Gynecology and Obstetrics * Female Genital and Reproductive System CHAPTER 14 Endocrinology * Endocrine System CHAPTER 15 Ophthalmology * Eye CHAPTER 16 Otolaryngology * Ears, Nose, and Throat PART III OTHER MEDICAL SPECIALTIES 848 CHAPTER 17 Psychiatry CHAPTER 18 Oncology CHAPTER 19 Radiology and Nuclear Medicine APPENDICES A-1 APPENDIX A Glossary of Medical Word Parts: Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes APPENDIX B Glossary of Medical Abbreviations ANSWER KEY AK-1 PHOTO CREDITS PC-1 INDEX I-1