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Medical terminology systems : a body systems approach / Barbara A. Gylys and Mary Ellen Wedding.

by Gylys, Barbara A., author.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : F.A. Davis Company, [2017]

Medicine -- Terminology.

9780803658677 (paperback)

0803658672 (paperback)

xxv, 707 pages ; 28 cm

Eighth edition.

Basic elements of a medical word -- Suffixes -- Prefixes -- Body structure -- Integumentary system -- Digestive system -- Respiratory system -- Cardiovascular system -- Blood, lymphatic, and immune systems -- Musculoskeletal system -- Urinary system -- Female reproductive system -- Male reproductive system -- Endocrine system -- Nervous system -- 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 oncolological terms -- Appendix H. Index of discontinued abbreviations and eponyms -- Index -- Rules for singular and plural suffixes -- Pronunciation guidelines.

Medical Terminology Systems is an innovative word-building approach, covering each word one by one, introducing the word elements first roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes to help you easily decipher medical terminology.The Medical Language Lab guides you step by step from basic through advanced levels of writing and speaking proficiency. Follow it through an immersive multimedia experience that tracks your progress until you've mastered the concepts and are ready to apply them in class and in practice. It's your path to med term success. (Publisher)

Includes indexes.

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