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Medical Terminology for Dummies

by Beverley Henderson

A structured guide to the language of medicine

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A structured guide to the language of medicine

This fourth edition organizes medical vocabulary around the prefixes, roots, and suffixes that help explain how terms are formed. Alongside definitions and pronunciation guidance, it offers practice in identifying and applying terminology, with mind maps and games presented as study aids. The coverage also includes the history and origins of key word elements, terminology related to public health and infectious diseases, and discussion of ICD-10 updates identified in the book as covering 2022. Its reference-and-study approach connects vocabulary learning with communication in healthcare settings.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Current and prospective healthcare professionals building familiarity with medical vocabulary
  • Learners who want practice with word roots, prefixes, and suffixes
  • Healthcare workers seeking a terminology reference and study aids

Themes

Medical vocabulary and word formationHealthcare communicationStudy and retention strategiesPublic health and infectious disease terminology

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Book overview

Become fluent in the standardized language of all medical fields

Medical Terminology For Dummies is a resource for current and prospective healthcare professionals who need to understand medical terms, from common to complex. This book clearly explains how to quickly identify, pronounce, define, and apply medical terms in a healthcare setting. You'll also find ideas for creating mind maps and games to help you study and retain the language of medicine. Pair those study tools with an understanding of the history and origins of key prefixes, suffixes, and roots, and you'll be confident in no time. This updated guide covers the 2022 updates to ICD-10 codes, and it includes added terminology related to public health and infectious diseases. Whatever healthcare field you're in, this book will serve as your glossary of terms and a gateway to future learning opportunities.

  • Understand prefixes, roots, and suffixes, so you can confidently work out the meanings of complex terms
  • Practice defining medical terms and get help memorizing key vocabulary elements
  • Enhance your professional expertise in any healthcare setting
  • Improve the safety and accuracy of medical communications

All medical and healthcare related careers require some knowledge of medical terminology. Start off on the right foot--or brush up what you already know--with Medical Terminology For Dummies.

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