ISSN Series: | Building a Medical Vocabulary | Discipline: | + Allied Health | Subject Definition: | Terminology as Topic-Programmed Instruction | NLM Class: | W 18.2 | LC Class: | R123 | Abstract: | The language of medicine is complex, but learning it doesn't have to be. Using a conversational writing style and a logical, programmed approach, Building a Medical Vocabulary with Spanish Translations, 8th Edition starts with common words you hear everyday and adds new root words, prefixes, and suffixes to introduce you to key medical terminology. Additionally, this valuable text comes with a wealth of engaging review tools - such as interactive games, sound files, and Programmed Learning sections - to enhance your understanding of textbook terms and principles, polish your pronunciation skills, and help you get comfortable communicating in the language of health care. Consistent format in body systems chapters categorizes terms as anatomic, diagnostic, or therapeutic to acquaint you with the type of discussion that is occurring in health care reports. Be Careful with These caution boxes highlight important distinctions you need to make among terms that are similar in spelling and/or pronunciation. Pharmacology coverage introduces key drug classes for disorders of each body system and offers more detailed information in the appendix. Understanding Relationships of Terms sections group terms by medical application in an end-of-chapter list to reinforce your understanding of terminology. |
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