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Short Course in Medical Terminology

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ISBN-10: 0781798833

ISBN-13: 9780781798839

Edition: 2nd 2011 (Revised)

Authors: C. Edward Collins, Ann DePetris

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Description:

This textbook presents a quick and easy approach to learning medical terminology. The consistently formatted chapter and word tables focus on memorizing word parts and learning medical terminology from word building. Students are introduced to terminology related to structure and function, diseases and disorders, abbreviations, medical specialties, and health professions. A multitude of exercises including medical record, image labeling, spelling, and others are included to ensure mastery of the language. This updated and completely redesigned Second Edition features enhancements in the art program and chapter exercises, expanded content on pathologies and pharmacology, and new appendices…    
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Book details

List price: $38.50
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 1/21/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English

Introduction to Medical Terminology
Analyzing Medical Terms
Common Suffixes and Prefixes
Body Systems
The Body's Organization
The Integumentary System
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
The Nervous System
The Endocrine System
The Cardiovascular System
The Lymphatic System and Immunity
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
The Reproductive System
The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing
Appendices
Answers to Chapter Exercises
Glossary of Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms
Glossary of Medical Abbreviations
ISMP's List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations
Index