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Guide to Basic Medical Terminology

The guide offers an introduction to basic medical terminology

A Thesaurus of Medical Word Roots

All word roots are listed alphabetically, along with the Greek or Latin words from which they derive, together with the roots' original meanings. 

Introduction to Healthcare for Spanish-speaking Interpreters and Translators

This practical resource will allow interpreters and translators to quickly read up on healthcare settings, familiarizing themselves with anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and frequently encountered conditions, diagnostic tests and treatment options.

Nursing Terminology

All professional nurses know that an in-depth knowledge of tools, tests, equipment and products connected to their field is crucial to providing the best-possible care to clients.

The Words of Medicine : Sources, Meanings, and Delights

This book is a history of the medical vocabulary presented in topical (rather than dictionary) form. While most other books on medical words are arranged as dictionaries, rather than topically, and are much more selective in their presentation, this book entertains a comprehensive and historical approach to the subject. 

Magill's Medical Guide

Covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders.

Anatomy Terminology

The guide's easy-to-use format includes sections on each area of the human body and its accompanying terms; every word list is alphabetized so that users can find what they need quickly. 

Anatomical Terms And Their Derivation

 The book is organized into abbreviations, prefixes and suffixes, general terms common to all body regions, short lists for each major body part, and an alphabetical list covering the entire body.

Phlebotomy

The perfect resource to help phlebotomy (venipuncture) students understand those procedures that enable blood draw/testing to be safe and comfortable for patients.