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Elsevier Mastering Medical Terminology Australia and New Zealand 2020 Edition by Sue Walker, Maryann Wood, Jenny Nicol
The third edition of Mastering Medical Terminology Australia and New Zealand is the go-to textbook for medical terminology. Written by Sue Walker, Maryann Wood and Jenny Nicol, the text has been fully updated to reflect current medication terminology and the local healthcare environment. Terms are demystified through an interactive and easy-to-follow instructional process. Students learn the basics of word structures first, then tackle the more complex terminology associated with the human body, systemic conditions and clinical applications. The textbook includes a pronunciation guide and practice exercises, examples of terminology in context, and diagrams and illustrations to enhance understanding.Simple, non-technical explanations of medical termsExplanations of clinical procedures, laboratory tests and abbreviations used in Australian and New Zealand clinical practicePronunciation of termsExercises to test your understanding of terminology - crosswords, anagrams, multiple-choice questions, match the column, fill in the blank, label the diagram, analyse and interpret medical documents and word-building exercisesComprehensive glossaries of word elements and medical termsA list of commonly used clinical abbreviationsLinks to other useful references such as websites and textbooksAn e-book included in all print purchasesAdditional resources on Evolve An eBook on VitalSourceInstructor resources:PowerPoint slidesSemester PlannerLesson planTestbankImage libraryStudent and instructor resources: FlashcardsMCQ'sAudio GlossaryNew Evolve resources including flashcards and multiple-choice questionsAudio glossary - practise pronouncing more than 2,500 medical terms with the new 'hear, say and playback' option on Evolve 1. Basic Word Structure2. Building a medical vocabulary3. The human body4. Musculoskeletal system5. Integumentary system6. Haematology7. Lymphatic and immune systems8. Endocrine system9. Cardiovascular system10. Respiratory system11. Digestive system12. Nervous system13. The senses14. Urinary system15. Male reproductive system16. Female reproductive system17. Obstetrics and neonatology18. Mental health19. Oncology20. Infectious and parasitic diseases21. Radiology and nuclear medicine22. Pharmacology23. Complementary and alternative therapies24. Public health, epidemiology and research terms