VTCSOM Library & Learning Commons: Medical Terminology
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Black's Medical Dictionary by ISBN: 1399412310Publication Date: 2017Black's Medical Dictionary is invaluable as a home reference and for all who need clear explanation of medical terms: nurses, health care professionals and students, health service management, actuaries, lawyers and journalists. It contains over 5000 definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts with over 1000 diagrams, drawings and colour illustrations.
Concise Medical Dictionary by ISBN: 0199687811Publication Date: 2015Written by a team of medical experts, this market-leading illustrated dictionary contains 12,400 authoritative entries covering all aspects of medical science. The text has been fully revised and updated for this new edition to reflect the very latest in medical knowledge and practice.
Dunmore and Fleischer's Medical Terminology by ISBN: 0803693958Publication Date: 2023From the past to the present...master the language of medicine through its history Take a language-origin approach to mastering medical terminology through the root elements of medical terminology--the prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms from Greek and Latin. Tales from ancient Greek and Latin writers, mythical stories of gods and goddesses, excerpts from the writings of ancient physicians, and modern stories of scientists and physicians who struggled to identify and accurately label the phenomena they observed, make them memorable. Exercises and activities make learning easy.
Medical Terminology, Enhanced Edition with Navigate 2 Premier Access by ISBN: 1284322327Publication Date: 2020Medical Terminology, Enhanced Second Edition uses a proven "work text" approach that helps students master the information they need to communicate successfully in the health care world.
Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions by Publication Date: 2021Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions is an Open Educational Resource (OER) that focuses on breaking down, pronouncing, and learning the meaning of medical terms within the context of anatomy and physiology. This resource is targeted for Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences, and Pre-Professional students.
Medical Terminology with Case Studies by ISBN: 9781003525066Publication Date: 2023Medical Terminology With Case Studies: A Navigated Guide to Learning for Health Care Professionals, Third Edition, is a fun, engaging, and easy-to-read resource on medical terminology for allied health students in athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and more.
Quick Medical Terminology by ISBN: 1280345004Publication Date: 2003With "Quick Medical Terminology: A Self-Teaching Guide," Fourth Edition, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more. Using a unique word-building system that begins with a review of Greek and Latin word roots, Shirley Steiner provides the tools necessary for building and sustaining a large working repertoire of medical terms. This new fourth edition helps readers understand the simple logic behind hundreds of seemingly incomprehensible words, featuring new review exercises and up-to-date examples.
Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing by ISBN: 1608316920Publication Date: 2011-04-21A-to-Z organization, coupled with precision-cut thumb tabs, quickly leads you to a definition 1,000 color images and photographs enhance definitions and aid in comprehension Detailed Anatomical Atlas, included in a special glossy insert with detailed images by Anatomical Chart Company, provides a visual representation of anatomical terms Nearly 65 valuable appendices cover critical areas such as dangerous abbreviations, units of measure, references values, and much more Written pronunciations assist you in spoken communication Eye-catching icons identify terms that have printed images or are combining forms British alternative spellings are provided.
A Thesaurus of Medical Word Roots by ISBN: 9780810891555Publication Date: 2013Dr. Horace Gerald Danner's A Thesaurus of Medical Word Roots is a compendium of the most-used word roots of the medical and health-care professions. All word roots are listed alphabetically, along with the Greek or Latin words from which they derive, together with the roots' original meanings.
- Black's Medical Dictionary by Call Number: W 13 B627 2023ISBN: 1399412310Publication Date: 2023Black's Medical Dictionary is invaluable as a home reference and for all who need clear explanation of medical terms: nurses, health care professionals and students, health service management, actuaries, lawyers and journalists. It contains over 5000 definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts with over 1000 diagrams, drawings and colour illustrations. It also provides helpful appendices on common medical tests and procedures, travel and health, measurements in medicine, health economics, complementary and alternative medicine, and an address list of support professional organisations.
Building a Medical Vocabulary (with Spanish Translations) by Call Number: CURRENTLY ON ORDERISBN: 0323755259Publication Date: 2022Both engaging and interactive, Building a Medical Vocabulary, 11th Edition introduces a step-by-step approach to effective communication in the healthcare environment. This text brilliantly intersperses traditional narrative and a variety of learning exercises with a programmed approach that gives you immediate feedback. Ideal for both the classroom setting or for self-study, it provides you with the building blocks to successfully communicate with other members of the healthcare team.
The Language of Medicine by Call Number: W 15 C427L 2011ISBN: 1437705707Publication Date: 2011The Language of Medicine brings medical language to life and helps you develop the understanding to communicate fluently in the healthcare setting. Terms and complex medical processes are accessible and easy to understand at all learning levels with an approach that explains terms in the context of anatomy and physiology, as well as how the body works in health and disease. Organized by body system, this combined text/workbook details additional key areas of health care, such as cancer and psychiatry, and is accompanied by full-color illustrations, exercises, and unique supplemental resources that reinforce your comprehension and help you establish the practical foundation for a successful career in healthcare.
Medical Terminology: an Illustrated Guide by Call Number: W 15 C678m 2017ISBN: 1496318889Publication Date: 2017Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide helps readers develop a fundamental knowledge of the medical terminology necessary for a career in any health care setting. To help students learn both medical terms and how they are used in real-world settings, this reader-friendly book demonstrates how medical terms are built from word parts (Part 1), introduces body structures, diseases, and treatments (Part 2), and covers each body system (Part 3). Accessible content, a logical organization, and reinforcing drills in every chapter combine to help readers master the information they need for success in their future careers.
Stedman's Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols by Call Number: W 13 S843 2013ISBN: 1608316998Publication Date: 2013Stedman's Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols offers quick, easy access to more than 75,000 essential abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols that help you comply with the JCAHO mandate for standardized hospital abbreviations. You'll also find listings for professional titles and degrees, professional associations and organizations, chemotherapy and other drug regimens, and clinical trials.
Provided by the National Library of Medicine
- Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia
The A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. - Medline Plus Word Parts and What They Mean
Provides a list of word parts and what they mean so you can see how medical terminology is built from these foundational definitions. - Understanding Medical Words Tutorial
This tutorial teaches you about medical words. You'll learn how parts of medical words are put together. You'll also find quizzes to check what you've learned.
- Medical Dictionary of Health Terms
The A to Z library is a collection of articles covering many of the most commonly searched medical conditions. Each article contains a description of the condition; the symptoms; how it is diagnosed, prevented, and treated; the prognosis; and when to seek professional advice.
- Mayo Clinic Diseases & Conditions
Easy-to-understand answers about diseases and conditions provided by the Mayo Clinic as part of its free Health Library.