Medical Terminology for Dummies by Henderson, Beverley

Medical Terminology for Dummies

Become fluent in the standardized language of all medical fields Medical Terminology For Dummies is a resource...
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Author: Beverley Henderson
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Medical Terminology for Dummies by Henderson, Beverley

Medical Terminology for Dummies

$38.45

Medical Terminology for Dummies

$38.45
Author: Beverley Henderson
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Become fluent in the standardized language of all medical fields

Medical Terminology For Dummies is a resource for current and prospective healthcare professionals who need to understand medical terms, from common to complex. This book clearly explains how to quickly identify, pronounce, define, and apply medical terms in a healthcare setting. You'll also find ideas for creating mind maps and games to help you study and retain the language of medicine. Pair those study tools with an understanding of the history and origins of key prefixes, suffixes, and roots, and you'll be confident in no time. This updated guide covers the 2022 updates to ICD-10 codes, and it includes added terminology related to public health and infectious diseases. Whatever healthcare field you're in, this book will serve as your glossary of terms and a gateway to future learning opportunities.

  • Understand prefixes, roots, and suffixes, so you can confidently work out the meanings of complex terms
  • Practice defining medical terms and get help memorizing key vocabulary elements
  • Enhance your professional expertise in any healthcare setting
  • Improve the safety and accuracy of medical communications

All medical and healthcare related careers require some knowledge of medical terminology. Start off on the right foot--or brush up what you already know--with Medical Terminology For Dummies.

Author: Beverley Henderson,Jennifer L. Dorsey
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 07/29/2025
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.14h x 7.39w x 0.96d
ISBN: 9781394348091

About the Author

Beverley Henderson, CMT-R, HRT has more than 40 years' experience in medical terminology and tran-scription. She's helped develop course curricula and has written and produced medical terminology teaching videos.

Jennifer L. Dorsey, PhD is a writer and editor with more than 25 years' experience.

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