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Mastering Medical Terminology 2nd Edition

Mastering Medical Terminology 2nd Edition

2nd Edition

by Sue WalkerJenny Nicol and Maryann Wood
Paperback
Publication Date: 13/10/2016

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Mastering Medical Terminology: Australia and New Zealand 2e is the essential resource for Australian and New Zealand health students seeking to develop their medical vocabulary.

Structured to maximise learning through practice, the textbook is divided logically into five modules to guide the learner through the fundamentals of word structure and meaning. It supports the study and understanding of human body structure and function and the application of medical terminology in a healthcare environment.

Key Features

  • Australian and New Zealand terminology, perspectives, spelling and pronunciation
  • More than 15 different types of activities including crossword puzzles, anagrams, MCQs, match the column, fill in the blank, label the diagram, analyse and interpret medical documents and word building exercises 
  • Over 100 supporting illustrations and tables 
  • Simple and understandable explanations for complex medical terms 
  • Pronunciation guide for medical terms 
  • Supporting resources on evolve, including:
  • Instructor Resources: 
    • Lesson plans
    • Semester Plan
    • PowerPoint slides 
    • Test Bank
    • Image collection
ISBN:
9780729542401
9780729542401
Category:
Medicine: general issues
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
13-10-2016
Publisher:
Elsevier
Edition:
2nd Edition
Pages:
680
MODULE 1: Introduction  
01 Basic Word Structure 
02 Building a Medical Vocabulary 
   
MODULE 2: The Body as a Framework  
03 The Human Body 
04 Musculoskeletal System 
05 Integumentary System 
 
MODULE 3: Internal Workings of the Body  
06 Heamatology 
07 Lymphatic and Immune Systems 
08 Endocrine System 
09 Cardiovascular System 
10 Respiratory System 
11 Digestive System 
12 Nervous System 
13 The Senses 
14 Urinary System 
15 Male Reproductive System 
16 Female Reproductive System 
17 Obstetrics and Neonatology 
18 Mental Health 
 
MODULE 4: Systemic Conditions  
19 Oncology 
20 Infectious Diseases 
21 Radiology and Nuclear Medicine 
22 Pharmacology 
 
MODULE 5: Special Applications 
23 Alternative and Complementary Therapies 
24 Public Health, Epidemiology and Clinical Research Terms
Sue Walker

Director, National Centre for Health Information Research and Training (NCHIRT) and Senior Lecturer, School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

Jenny Nicol

Visiting academic School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

Maryann Wood

Lecturer, School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

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