(Ebook) Dictionary of Medical Terms by A&C Black ISBN 9781408125519, 140812551X

(Ebook) Dictionary of Medical Terms by A&C Black ISBN 9781408125519, 140812551X

This dictionary provides the user with the basic vocabulary currently being used in a wide range of healthcare situations. The areas covered include the technical language used in diagnosis, patient care, surgery, pathology, general practice, pharmacy, dentistry and other specialisations, as well as anatomical and physiological terms. Informal, everyday and sometimes euphemistic terms commonly used by people in discussing their condition with healthcare professionals are also included, as are common words used in reading or writing reports, articles or guidelines. The dictionary is designed for anyone who needs to check the meaning orpronunciation of medical terms, but especially for those working inhealth-related areas who may not be healthcare professionals or for whom English is an additional language. Each headword is explained in clear,straightforward English. Pronunciations, uncommon plurals and uncommon verb forms are provided. Illustrations of some basic anatomical terms are also included.