Medical Terminology For Dummies

Medical Terminology For Dummies

<b>Grasp and retain the fundamentals of medical terminology quickly and easily</b> <p>Don't know a carcinoma from a hematoma? This friendly guide explains how the easiest way to remember unfamiliar, often-tongue-twisting words is to learn their parts: the prefix, root, and suffix. <i>Medical Terminology For Dummies</i> breaks down the words you'll encounter in your medical terminology course and gives you plain-English explanations and examples to help you master definitions, pronunciations, and applications across all medical fields.</p> <p>For many, the language of medicine and healthcare can be confusing, and frequently presents the greatest challenge to students – this guide was designed to help you overcome this problem with ease! Packed with ideas, study materials, quizzes, mind maps, and games to help you retain the information, <i>Medical Terminology For Dummies</i> quickly gets you up to speed on medical prefixes, suffixes, and root words so you'll approach even unfamiliar medical terms with confidence and ease.</p> <ul> <li>Bone up on words that describe and are related to the body's systems</li> <li>Correctly pronounce and understand the meanings of medical terms</li> <li>Find tricks and study tips for memorizing words</li> <li>Build your knowledge with helpful word-building activities</li> </ul> <p>If you're working toward a certification or degree in a medical or healthcare field, or if you're already on the job, <i>Medical Terminology For Dummies</i> is the fast and easy way to learn the lingo.</p>