Medical Terminology for Dummies, 2nd Edition

Grasp and retain the fundamentals of medical terminology quicklyand easily

Don′t know a carcinoma from a hematoma? This friendly guideexplains how the easiest way to remember unfamiliar,often–tongue–twisting words is to learn their parts: the prefix,root, and suffix. Medical Terminology For Dummies breaksdown the words you′ll encounter in your medical terminology courseand gives you plain–English explanations and examples to help youmaster definitions, pronunciations, and applications across allmedical fields.

For many, the language of medicine and healthcare can beconfusing, and frequently presents the greatest challenge tostudents – this guide was designed to help you overcome thisproblem with ease! Packed with ideas, study materials, quizzes,mind maps, and games to help you retain the information, MedicalTerminology For Dummies quickly gets you up to speed on medicalprefixes, suffixes, and root words so you′ll approach evenunfamiliar medical terms with confidence and ease.
Bone up on words that describe and are related to the body′ssystems
Correctly pronounce and understand the meanings of medicalterms
Find tricks and study tips for memorizing words
Build your knowledge with helpful word–building activities

If you′re working toward a certification or degree in a medicalor healthcare field, or if you′re already on the job, MedicalTerminology For Dummies is the fast and easy way to learn thelingo.