Building a medical vocabulary : with Spanish translations/ by Peggy C. Leonard

previous editions copyrighted 2018,2015,2015,

Includes bibliographical references [p-698-701] and Index

CONTENTS
Foundations of medical terminology:
1.Building medical terms starting with medical specialties--
2.Diseases and disorders : diagnostic and therapeutic terms--
3.Organization of the body--
Body systems:
4.Circulatory system--
5.Respiratory system--
6.Digestive system--
7.Urinary system--
8.Reproductive system--
9.Musculoskeletal system--
10.Nervous system--
11.Peripheral nervous system--
12.Endocrine system--
13.Integumentary system
14.Oncology--
Review:
Self-test : mini-review of book--
Appendices--
Medical abbreviations--
Enhancing Spanish communication--
Word parts--
Alphabetized word parts and meanings--
English words and corresponding word parts--
Solutions to review exercises--
Bibliography/illustration and table credits--
Index/glossary--
Pronunciation guide.

"Quickly learn essential medical terminology! Both 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. Games, exercises, and additional resources on the companion Evolve website help reinforce learning. Spanish translations make this an invaluable resource in today’s multilingual healthcare settings" --Amazon