Master Medical Terminology with a Solid Foundation in Modern Medicine

By Jane Rice, Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals provides a comprehensive understanding of the technical language used in modern medicine. This essential resource combines the study of word parts, key body systems, and techniques for interpreting any medical term, giving healthcare professionals a strong foundation in medical terminology.

Comprehensive Coverage of Body Systems and Medical Terms

The book offers concise coverage of body systems, along with related abbreviations, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostic and lab tests, providing context and direct applications. The Rice word-building method focuses on the essential rules of learning and applying medical terms, enabling healthcare professionals to build their medical vocabulary with ease.

The Building Your Medical Vocabulary sections group together terms containing the same prefix, word root, or combining form, making it simpler to learn and remember medical terminology. Additionally, the Combining Forms Tables with meanings in each body system chapter highlight the roots of key terms associated with each system, further solidifying understanding.

Practical Exercises for Real-World Application

Practical exercises challenge healthcare professionals to apply their understanding of word-building to medical record analysis, ensuring they can effectively interpret and use medical terminology in real-world scenarios.

The 10th Edition has been thoroughly updated throughout with new art, expanded review segments, and current trends and research in healthcare today, making it an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals.

Product Details:
Publisher: Pearson
Edition: 10th edition (August 26, 2020)
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 848
ISBN-10: 0136681239
ISBN-13: 978-0136681236