
Sloane's Medical Word Book
Ellen Drake(Author)
Saunders (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 19. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
1208 pages
978-1-4160-4879-4 (ISBN)
Description
With just this single reference, you're getting an entire library of specialized word books. There's no need to buy separate books to cover all the specialties with which you may be less familiar. Sloane's Medical Word Book includes the terms that medical transcriptionists encounter most frequently - all in a convenient, user-friendly format. Terms are organized by specialty, so you can always select the correct word with accuracy. A must-have for students and practicing transcriptionists!
Organization of terms by specialty allows you to accurately identify the correct word.
A 16-page full-color insert shows anatomy by body systems and region.
Three convenient sections provide a quick reference:
General Terms includes general medical terms, general surgical terms, and laboratory, pathology, and chemistry terms
Specialties includes terms from 18 different specialties
Guide to Terminology includes abbreviations, anatomy plates, combining forms, and rules for forming plurals
Selected entries include both the correct spelling and a phonetic spelling for terms that may be difficult to spell.
100 commonly misspelled English words frequently used in dictation.
Unique! All forms of words are listed, including adjectives and adverbs, plus the "s" form of verbs.
Unique! Includes slang, physician-coined words, and brief forms along with their expansions.
Unique! Phrases can be found under the adjective and under the noun main entry.
Author Ellen Drake is a nationally known speaker and expert in medical transcription.
New terms ensure that you have the most up-to-date information available.
Organization of terms by specialty allows you to accurately identify the correct word.
A 16-page full-color insert shows anatomy by body systems and region.
Three convenient sections provide a quick reference:
General Terms includes general medical terms, general surgical terms, and laboratory, pathology, and chemistry terms
Specialties includes terms from 18 different specialties
Guide to Terminology includes abbreviations, anatomy plates, combining forms, and rules for forming plurals
Selected entries include both the correct spelling and a phonetic spelling for terms that may be difficult to spell.
100 commonly misspelled English words frequently used in dictation.
Unique! All forms of words are listed, including adjectives and adverbs, plus the "s" form of verbs.
Unique! Includes slang, physician-coined words, and brief forms along with their expansions.
Unique! Phrases can be found under the adjective and under the noun main entry.
Author Ellen Drake is a nationally known speaker and expert in medical transcription.
New terms ensure that you have the most up-to-date information available.
More details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 127 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4160-4879-4 (9781416048794)
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5th Edition
Saunders
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09/2000
4th Edition
Saunders
€40.91
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Content
Section 1: General Medical Words
Anatomy Orientation - 16-page full-color insert
General Medical Terms
General Surgical Terms
General Pharmaceutical Information
Laboratory Terminology
Section 2: Medical Words by Specialty
Cardiovascular System
Dentistry
Dermatology & Allergy
Gastroenterology
Immunology
Hematology
Internal Medicine
OB/GYN
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neurosurgery
Radiology & Nuclear Medicine
Respiratory System
Urology
Section 3: Reference Guides to Medical Words
Abbreviations and Symbols
Table of Weights & Measures
Combining Forms in Medical Terminology
Rules for Forming Plurals
Contents may vary upon publication.
Anatomy Orientation - 16-page full-color insert
General Medical Terms
General Surgical Terms
General Pharmaceutical Information
Laboratory Terminology
Section 2: Medical Words by Specialty
Cardiovascular System
Dentistry
Dermatology & Allergy
Gastroenterology
Immunology
Hematology
Internal Medicine
OB/GYN
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neurosurgery
Radiology & Nuclear Medicine
Respiratory System
Urology
Section 3: Reference Guides to Medical Words
Abbreviations and Symbols
Table of Weights & Measures
Combining Forms in Medical Terminology
Rules for Forming Plurals
Contents may vary upon publication.