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Medical Terminology for Dummies - 3rd Edition by Beverley Henderson & Jennifer L Dorsey (Paperback)

Medical Terminology for Dummies - 3rd Edition by  Beverley Henderson & Jennifer L Dorsey (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Henderson and Dorsey show you the easiest way to remember unfamiliar, tongue-twisting words in the medical field. They break down the words you'll encounter in your medical terminology course, and help you master definitions, pronunciations, and applications across all medical fields.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Take the intimidation out of medical terminology</b> </p> <p>Every job in the medical field needs some background in medical terminology. From the check-in desk to the doctor to the pharmaceutical sales rep, and everyone around and in between, healthcare professionals and those in adjacent fields use a common and consistent vocabulary to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.<i> </i></p> <p><i>Medical Terminology For Dummies </i>is a powerful resource for current and prospective healthcare professionals. It provides different ways to memorize the words and their meanings, including ideas for study materials, flash cards, quizzes, mind maps, and games. Plus, you'll discover how to identify, pronounce, define, and apply words in proper context.</p> <ul> <li>Grasp the standardized language of medicine</li> <li>Find the easiest way to remember tongue-twisting terms</li> <li>Benefit from lots of definitions and examples</li> <li>Understand, retain, and put this knowledge to use</li> </ul> <p>If you're one of the millions of professionals hoping to succeed in this booming field, this book gets you talking the talk so you can walk the walk!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><ul> <li>Identify prefix, root, and suffix origins</li> <li>Communicate like a healthcare professional</li> <li>Understand word foundations</li> </ul> <p><b>Learn to speak medical-ese like a pro!</b> <p>The medical profession has a language all its own. If you are, or plan to be, in the healthcare field or in any profession doing business with healthcare, you need to speak that language. Well, you're in luck, because this easy-to-understand guide not only provides the vocabulary, but it also offers handy tricks for memorizing words and their meanings, help pronouncing words, advice for using medical terms in the proper context, and even suggestions for quizzes, mnemonic devices, and games that will help you master the lingo. <p><b>Inside...</b> <ul> <li>The rules of how medical language works</li> <li>Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes</li> <li>Common jargon used in hospitals, pharmacies, and labs</li> <li>The anatomical terms for all the systems of the body</li> <li>Tips and tricks for medical students</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Beverley Henderson, CMT-R, HRT</b> has more than 40 years of experience in medical terminology and transcription as both an educator and manager. <b>Jennifer L. Dorsey, PhD</b> has coauthored, revised, and ghostwritten books in the medical, business, and personal growth categories for more than 20 years.

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