Gylys, Barbara A.

Medical terminology systems a body systems approach, 8th edition / [electronic resource] : Barbara A Gylys, Mary Ellen Wedding. - 8th ed. - 1 online resource (737 pages)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Medical terminology systems : a body systems approach, 8th edition -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Reviewers -- Contents at a Glance -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Basic Elements of a Medical Word -- Chapter 2: Suffixes -- Chapter 3: Prefixes -- Chapter 4: Body Structure -- Chapter 5: Integumentary System -- Chapter 6: Digestive System -- Chapter 7: Respiratory System -- Chapter 8: Cardiovascular System -- Chapter 9: Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems -- Chapter 10: Musculoskeletal System -- Chapter 11: Urinary System -- Chapter 12: Female Reproductive System -- Chapter 13: Male Reproductive System -- Chapter 14: Endocrine System -- Chapter 15: Nervous System -- Chapter 16: Special Senses -- Appendix A: Answer Key -- Appendix B: Common Abbreviations and Symbols -- Appendix C: Glossary of Medical Word Elements -- Appendix D: Index of Genetic Disorders -- Appendix E: Index of Clinical, Laboratory, and Imaging Procedures -- Appendix F: Index of Pharmacology -- Appendix G: Index of Oncological Terms -- Appendix H: Index of Discontinued Abbreviations and Eponyms -- Index -- Rules for Singular and Plural Suffixes -- Pronunciation Guidelines.

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You'll begin by learning the parts of word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes. Then, use your understanding of word parts to learn medical terminology. Mnemonic devices and engaging, interactive activities make word-building fun and easy, ensuring you retain the information you need for success.


Mode of access: World Wide Web.

0803658672 0803658680 9780803658677 9780803658684


Medicine--Terminology.
MEDICAL / Dictionaries & Terminology.


Electronic books.

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610.14