Medical Terminology for Dummies - Paperback

by Beverley Henderson (Author), Jennifer L. Dorsey (Author)

Become fluent in the standardized language of all medical fields

Medical Terminology For Dummies is a resource for current and prospective healthcare professionals who need to understand medical terms, from common to complex. This book clearly explains how to quickly identify, pronounce, define, and apply medical terms in a healthcare setting. You'll also find ideas for creating mind maps and games to help you study and retain the language of medicine. Pair those study tools with an understanding of the history and origins of key prefixes, suffixes, and roots, and you'll be confident in no time. This updated guide covers the 2022 updates to ICD-10 codes, and it includes added terminology related to public health and infectious diseases. Whatever healthcare field you're in, this book will serve as your glossary of terms and a gateway to future learning opportunities.

• Understand prefixes, roots, and suffixes, so you can confidently work out the meanings of complex terms
• Practice defining medical terms and get help memorizing key vocabulary elements
• Enhance your professional expertise in any healthcare setting
• Improve the safety and accuracy of medical communications

All medical and healthcare related careers require some knowledge of medical terminology. Start off on the right foot--or brush up what you already know--with Medical Terminology For Dummies.

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An accessible, updated guide to medical terminology

Looking for an easy-to-follow handbook of medical terminology packed with clear guidance and accurate definitions? In Medical Terminology For Dummies, you'll find updated and authoritative coverage of medical terms, including new language added to the 2022 ICD-10 code updates, as well as the correct language to use for body parts and organs, hints and tips to help you remember correct spelling, and information dedicated to the terminology of global health crises and pandemics. It's perfect for all healthcare professionals and students looking for an expert guide to a critical subject.

Inside...

• Learn public health terminology
• Understand prefixes, roots, and suffixes
• Define medical terms
• Memorize key vocabulary
• Find helpful study tools
• Pronounce terms correctly
• Identify common terms

Author Biography

Beverley Henderson, CMT-R, HRT has more than 40 years' experience in medical terminology and tran-scription. She's helped develop course curricula and has written and produced medical terminology teaching videos.

Jennifer L. Dorsey, PhD is a writer and editor with more than 25 years' experience.