Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide, Ninth Edition helps readers develop a fundamental knowledge of the medical terminology necessary for a career in any healthcare setting. The text opens with a general introduction to word parts and the human body as a whole, followed by an overview of diseases and treatments. Each subsequent chapter on the individual body systems begins with an illustrated overview of the system with definitions of key terms relevant to that system. Tables of word parts and exercises on using them follow. The sequence of the systems chapters follows the same order as that found in a tradition A&P courses.Turning to the abnormal, a section on diseases and treatments is included, followed by definitions of related key terms.
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Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning; 9th edition (February 18, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 670 pages
ISBN-10 : 1975136373
ISBN-13 : 978-1975136376
Item Weight : 2 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 1 x 10.5 inches
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