基本説明
Presents medical terms within the context of the body's anatomy and physiology, and in health and disease. Prev. ed.: 2010.
Full Description
The market-leader in medical terminology, Chabner's popular, proven The Language of Medicine brings medical language to life and helps you develop the understanding to communicate fluently in the healthcare setting. Terms and complex medical processes are accessible and easy to understand at all learning levels with an approach that explains terms in the context of anatomy and physiology, as well as how the body works in health and disease. Organized by body system, this combined text/workbook details additional key areas of health care, such as cancer and psychiatry, and is accompanied by full-color illustrations, exercises, and unique supplemental resources that reinforce your comprehension and help you establish the practical foundation for a successful career in healthcare.
Contents
* Basic Word Structure* Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole* Suffixes* Prefixes* Digestive System* Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology* Urinary System* Female Reproductive System* Male Reproductive System* Nervous System* Cardiovascular System* Respiratory System* Blood System* Lymphatic and Immune Systems* Musculoskeletal System* Skin* Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear* Endocrine System* Cancer Medicine (Oncology)* Radiology and Nuclear Medicine* Pharmacology* Psychiatry Glossary * Medical Word Parts to English * English to Medical Word Parts Appendix I: Plurals Appendix II: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms, and Symbols Appendix III: Normal Hematologic Reference Values and Implications of Abnormal Results Appendix IV: Drugs Appendix V: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Terms
