Walker, Sue, 1959-

Mastering medical terminology : Australia and New Zealand / Medical terminology. Sue Walker, Maryann Wood, Jenny Nicol. - 2nd edition. - viii, 635 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm

Includes biliographical references and index.

Module 1: Introduction -- 1. Basic Word Structure -- 2. Building a Medical Vocabulary -- Module 2: The Body as a Framework -- 3. The Human Body -- 4. Musculoskeletal System -- 5. Integumentary System -- Module 3: Internal Workings of the Body -- 6. Heamatology -- 7. Lymphatic and Immune Systems -- 8. Endocrine System -- 9. Cardiovascular System -- 10. Respiratory System -- 11. Digestive System -- 12. Nervous System -- 13. The Senses -- 14. Urinary System -- 15. Male Reproductive System -- 16. Female Reproductive System -- 17. Obstetrics and Neonatology -- 18. Mental Health -- Module 4: Systemic Conditions -- 19. Oncology -- 20. Infectious Diseases -- 21. Radiology and Nuclear Medicine -- 22. Pharmacology -- Module 5: Special Applications -- 23. Alternative and Complementary Therapies -- 24. Public Health, Epidemiology and Clinical Research Terms.

"Structured to maximise learning through practice, the textbook is divided logically into five modules to guide the learner through the fundamentals of word structure and meaning. It supports the study and understanding of human body structure and function and the application of medical terminology in a healthcare environment."--Publisher's website.

9780729542401 0729542408


Medicine--Terminology.
Medicine--Language
Medicine--Australia
Medicine--New Zealand

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