Medical Terminology and Clinical Procedures

by Mary Bird

Illustrated with almost 100 clear figures this book demystifies the basis of medical terminology, explaining the way medical terms are formed. Concise descriptions of the structure and function of the human body, diseases and conditions afflicting people, together with medical and surgical procedures used to treat patients, are all included. It also contains the meanings of commonly used medical and pharmaceutical abbreviations.

235 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1998