Title:
Medical terminology / James Keogh, R.N., Instructor, New York University.
ISBN:
9780071736527
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Publication Information:
New York : McGraw-Hill, [2011]
©2011
Physical Description:
x, 254 pages ; 28 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Machine generated contents note: 1. The Medical Language 2. Symbols, acronyms, Plurals, Abbreviations 3. Understanding Common Diseases 4. Medical Testing Terminology 5. Medication Terminology 6. Cardiovascular System terminology 7. Digestive System Terminology 8. Ear/Eye Terminology 9. Endocrine System Terminology 10. Integumentary System Terminology 11. Lymphatic System Terminology1 2. Skeletal/Muscular System Terminology 13. Nervous System Terminology 14. Reproductive System Terminology 15. Urinary System Terminology 16. Surgery Terminology.
Contents:
The language of medicine -- Hematology tests -- Electrolyte tests -- Liver tests -- Cardiac enzymes and markers tests -- Serology tests -- Endocrine tests -- Glucose tests -- Tumor markers -- Pregnancy and genetics tests -- Tests for infection -- Renal function tests -- Pancreas and lipid metabolism tests -- Diagnostic imaging tests -- Biopsy -- Female tests -- Maternity tests -- Chest, abdominal, and urinary tract tests -- Male tests -- Skin tests -- Foot tests -- Vision tests and procedures -- Cardiovascular terminology -- The respiratory system -- The immune system -- The hematologic system -- The nervous system -- The musculoskeletal system -- The gastrointestinal system -- The endocrine system -- The genitourinary system -- The integumentary system -- Fluids and electrolytes -- Perioperative care -- Women's health -- Pain management.
Summary:
"This book provides a review of medical terminology for allied health and nursing students"--Provided by publisher.
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OCLC Number:
ocn659756499
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