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The market-leader in medical terminology, Chabner's popular, proven The Language of Medicine brings medical language to life and helps you develop the understanding to communicate fluently in the healthcare setting. Terms and complex medical processes are accessible and easy to understand at all learning levels with an approach that explains terms in the context of anatomy and physiology, as well as how the body works in health and disease. Organized by body system, this combined text/workbook details additional key areas of health care, such as cancer and psychiatry, and is accompanied by full-color illustrations, exercises, and unique supplemental resources that reinforce your comprehension and help you establish the practical foundation for a successful career in healthcare. Clear, straightforward approach makes content easy to understand without any previous medical or scientific background. Text/workbook combination facilitates valuable independent study opportunities through labeling exercises, pronunciation tests, and review sheets. Practical case studies, vignettes, and exercises familiarize you with real-life applications of terminology. Full-color images reinforce anatomical and pathophysiological terms. Pronunciation of Terms list at the end of each chapter breaks down terms phonetically to help you master proper pronunciations. Medical report exercises in each chapter utilize chart notes, histories, and reports to give you practice working with realistic documents. Additional pathology photos clarify terminology and help you identify medical conditions you may encounter in practice. Updated content reflects the latest advances in digestive system operative procedures, the human genome project, normal values for tests in practical applications, and muscle function. The companion CD tests your ability to identify terms by their pronunciation and provides a fun, engaging way to review terms through games, study tips, photographs, video clips, and animations. A companion Evolve website enables you to assess your understanding with quizzes for each chapter that provide immediate feedback to help you identify specific areas for review.

Product Identifiers

PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division

ISBN-101437705707

ISBN-139781437705706

eBay Product ID (ePID)77886833

Product Key Features

Number of Pages1056 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameLanguage of Medicine

Publication Year2010

SubjectDictionaries & Terminology

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorDavi-Ellen Chabner

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Length10.9 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number9

LCCN2009-046747

Dewey Edition23

Target AudienceScholarly & Professional

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal610.1/4

Lc Classification NumberR123

Table of Content1. Basic Word Structure 2. Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole 3. Suffixes 4. Prefixes 5. Digestive System 6. Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology 7. Urinary System 8. Female Reproductive System 9. Male Reproductive System 10. Nervous System 11. Cardiovascular System 12. Respiratory System 13. Blood System 14. Lymphatic/Immune System 15. Musculoskeletal System 16. Skin 17. Sense Organs: Eye and Ear 18. Endocrine System 19. Cancer Medicine (Oncology) 20. Radiology and Nuclear Medicine 21. Pharmacology 22. Psychiatry Glossary Medical Word Parts to English English to Medical Word Parts APPENDICES I. Plurals II. Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols III. Normal Hematologic Reference Values and Implications of Abnormal Results IV. Drugs V. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Terms