Building A Medical Vocabulary: With Spanish Translations

By Peggy C. Leonard

Book Overview

This book provides a comprehensive, yet not-intimidating introduction to medical terminology. The book is organised by body systems and begins with an orientation, using terms users may already be familiar with, then builds upon those terms to the more complex terminology. Each chapter presents concepts and illustrations reinforced by exercises, and ends with comprehensive review exercises.Presents small pieces of information followed immediately by questions and answers, effectively reinforcing learning and providing feedbackOffers comprehensive end of chapter reviews that bring together all the concepts of the chapter
Organised logically by body system which helps focus medical terms on anatomical structuresFeatures a wide variety of exercises to ensure that learning become monotonousNew full-colour design highlights key information and helps users visualise important conceptsFeatures new content on the rapidly changing field of immunology
Offers expanded content on pharmacology that allows students to learn the key drug classes associated with each body systemProvides more scenario and case study exercises that encourage critical thinking and application of material
Reorganisation of material makes book more user friendlyIncludes a FREE CD-ROM with audio pronunciation, review questions, and puzzles

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 072168954X
• ISBN13: 9780721689548
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.0" x 8.5"