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Medical Language Instant Translator

Author : Davi-Ellen Chabner

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 346 pages

File Size : 12,96 MB

Release : 2011-01-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1437705642

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The Medical Language Instant Translator, 5th Edition equips you with the quick-reference information you need to understand even the most complicated and specialized medical terminology. This handy pocket book gives you instant access to everything from the top 100 prescription drugs to medical abbreviations, symbols, and acronyms. Based on Chabner's The Language of Medicine, this practical resource is ideal for any health care environment. Quick, portable access to key medical terms and other need-to-know information. Common diagnostic tests and procedures. Easily confused medical terms. Overview of body systems anatomy with full-color illustrations. Medical abbreviations, acronyms, symbols and more! NEW! Updated terms and definitions. NEW! Updated topics, including professional organizations and diagnostic categories.



Medical Language Instant Translator -- E-Book

Author : Davi-Ellen Chabner

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 357 pages

File Size : 45,35 MB

Release : 2016-01-22

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323378447

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Find quick, practical explanations of specialized medical terminology! Davi-Ellen Chabner's Medical Language Instant Translator, 6th Edition provides a handy reference that's ideal for everyday use in the classroom and in the health care environment. Access key information on diagnostic tests and procedures, commonly misunderstood medical terms, and interpreting medical reports. Find coverage of the top 100 prescription drugs, medical abbreviations, symbols, and acronyms, and more. Based on Chabner's The Language of Medicine, this compact resource makes it easier to understand complicated medical terms and communicate more effectively. - Quick, portable access makes it easy to find information on key medical terms, abbreviations, common diagnoses, and more. - Medical Terms Easily Confused section helps you distinguish between commonly misunderstood medical terms. - Diagnostic Tests and Procedures section addresses commonly performed diagnostic tests and procedures and why they are ordered. - Body Systems sections include labeled, full-color illustrations for a handy review of anatomy. - Other translations of medical language include sections on acronyms, eponyms, symbols, plurals, surgical terminology and technology, prescription drugs, and complementary and alternative medicine. - NEW Understanding Medical Reports section helps you navigate through the terminology and background of clinical procedures and tests. - NEW terms and definitions reflect the latest advances in health care. - UPDATES provide the latest information on topics such as health care organizations, certifications, and professional designations.



Medical Language Instant Translator -- E-Book

Author : Davi-Ellen Chabner

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 353 pages

File Size : 10,14 MB

Release : 2013-02-15

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1455774928

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The Medical Language Instant Translator, 5th Edition equips you with the quick-reference information you need to understand even the most complicated and specialized medical terminology. This handy pocket book gives you instant access to everything from the top 100 prescription drugs to medical abbreviations, symbols, and acronyms. Based on Chabner's The Language of Medicine, this practical resource is ideal for any health care environment. - Quick, portable access to key medical terms and other need-to-know information. - Common diagnostic tests and procedures. - Easily confused medical terms. - Overview of body systems anatomy with full-color illustrations. - Medical abbreviations, acronyms, symbols and more! - Adds a new section on eponyms —words based on or derived from a person's name. - Adds a new section on Major Diagnostic Categories & Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG). - Includes updates corresponding to those in the Language of Medicine, 9th Edition, by Davi-Ellen Chabner.



Medical Language Instant Translator - eBook

Author : Davi-Ellen Chabner

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 345 pages

File Size : 39,69 MB

Release : 2010-03-16

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1437705634

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Communicate more effectively when you use this pocket reference to medical terms and other useful information! Davi-Ellen Chabner’s Medical Language Instant Translator, 4th Edition provides the tools you need to understand medical terminology. You can also access key information on common diagnostic tests and procedures, the top 100 prescription drugs, medical abbreviations, symbols, and acronyms — and much more. Based on Chabner’s The Language of Medicine, this practical resource is ideal for any health care environment! Get quick, portable access to key medical terms and other need-to-know information. Decipher complicated medical terms by recognizing and finding the meanings of individual word parts. Distinguish between commonly misunderstood medical terms (e.g., ureter vs. urethra, or para vs. peri). Become familiar with common diagnostic tests and procedures and why they are ordered. Access information on medical abbreviations, symbols, acronyms, and professional designations. Understand the basics of surgical instruments, terminology, and technology. Identify the top 100 prescription drugs and their uses. Quickly access the top 100 diagnoses and associated procedures. Find the definitions of complementary and alternative medicine terms. Recognize specialized terms used in medical records. Review body systems anatomy with full-color illustrations. Adds a new section on eponyms —words based on or derived from a person’s name. Adds a new section on Major Diagnostic Categories & Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG). Includes updates corresponding to those in the Language of Medicine, 9th Edition, by Davi-Ellen Chabner.





Medical Terminology: A Short Course - E-Book

Author : Davi-Ellen Chabner

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 451 pages

File Size : 16,5 MB

Release : 2017-09-20

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323479863

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Book Description

Learn the basics of medical terminology with Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 8th Edition! Based on Davi-Ellen Chabner's proven learning method, this streamlined text omits time-consuming, nonessential information and helps you quickly build a working medical vocabulary of the most frequently encountered prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Medical terms are introduced in the context of human anatomy and physiology so you understand exact meaning, and case studies, vignettes, and activities demonstrate how they're used in practice. With writing and interacting with medical terminology on almost every page, you'll learn the content by doing the work. In addition, an Evolve companion website reinforces understanding with medical animations, word games, and flash cards. - Easy to read and understandable language allows you, regardless of medical background, to quickly grasp and retain medical terminology. - Self-teaching text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with labeling diagrams, pronunciation tests, and review sheets throughout the book. - First Person narratives help you to understand diseases and conditions from the patient's perspective. - Picture Show activities, practical case studies, and vignettes demonstrate real-life applications of medical terms in describing describe pathology and procedures. - Principal Diagnosis feature shows how medical terms are used in clinical practice by asking you to read physician notes about a case and determine the patient's principal diagnosis. - Medical Terminology Check Up at the end of each chapter reinforces your understanding of key concepts. - Spotlight feature identifies and clarifies potentially confusing terminology. - Full-color images illustrate anatomical and pathological terms. - Evolve student resources optimized for tablet use, and mobile-optimized versions of the flash cards and quick quizzes make it easier for on-the-go study and review. - UNIQUE! Accompanying online course (MTO) provides interactive resources not possible in the print text. - NEW! Body Systems Challenge self-test reinforces content understanding at your own pace.



Medical Terminology: A Short Course

Author : Davi-Ellen Chabner

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 437 pages

File Size : 12,31 MB

Release : 2015-10-26

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323265243

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Quickly master the basics of medical terminology and begin speaking and writing terms almost immediately! Using Davi-Ellen Chabner's proven learning method, Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 7th Edition omits time-consuming, nonessential information and helps you build a working medical vocabulary of the most frequently encountered prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Medical terms are introduced in the context of human anatomy and physiology to help you understand exactly what they mean, and case studies, vignettes, and activities demonstrate how they're used in practice. With all this plus medical animations, word games, and flash cards on the Evolve companion website, you'll be amazed at how easily medical terminology becomes part of your vocabulary.Self-teaching text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with labeling diagrams, pronunciation tests, and review sheets throughout the book.Clear, non-technical explanations demystify medical terminology even if you've had little or no background in science or biology."Picture Show" activities, practical case studies, and vignettes demonstrate real-life applications of medical terms in describing describe pathology and procedures.Full-color images illustrate anatomical and pathological terms.""Principal Diagnosis""feature shows how medical terms are used in clinical practice by asking you to read physician notes about a case and determine the patient s principal diagnosis."First Person" narratives help you understand diseases and conditions from the patient s perspective."Spotlight" feature identifies and clarifies potentially confusing terminology. ""Medical Terminology Check Up"" at the end of each chapter reinforces your understanding of key concepts.Labeled illustrations in the Spanish glossary present Spanish terms for major anatomical structures.A tablet-optimized Evolve companion website includes word games, learning exercises, audio pronunciations, animations, an anatomy coloring book, electronic flash cards, and more. NEW andUPDATEDmedical informationkeeps you current with today s healthcare terminology, and includes new illustrations clarifying difficult concepts and procedures. IMPROVED! Evolve resources" "are now optimized for tablet use, and mobile-optimized versions of the flash cards and quick quizzes make it easier for on-the-go study and review. "



The Language of Medicine E-Book

Author : Davi-Ellen Chabner

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 1075 pages

File Size : 50,92 MB

Release : 2020-03-12

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323597815

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Easily and effectively master medical terminology with Davi-Ellen Chabner's The Language of Medicine, 12th Edition! Using Chabner's proven method of learning medical terms by studying them in the context of the human body, this highly-praised and best-selling text helps individuals of all educational backgrounds easily understand and remember important medical terminology by incorporating easy-to-follow explanations, logical and interesting examples, and countless reinforcement exercises. This new twelfth edition also features additional spotlight boxes on high-interest medical topics; updated medical scenario reports, laboratory tests, and clinical procedures; a new mini dictionary; additional in person stories, ADA-compliant resources, and more. No matter where your career path takes you, Chabner's proven method for med term mastery will help keep you grounded. - Simple and easy-to-understand explanations of terms enables learners with little or no previous medical or science background to easily grasp medical terms and concepts. - Wide variety of interactive exercises provides multiple opportunities to reinforce and remember content. - Practical applications in each chapter (including case reports, operative and diagnostic tests, laboratory and x-ray reports) help leaners apply knowledge to situations you will encounter in the clinical environment. - Anatomy, physiology, and pathology coverage is presented in detail with clear illustrations and brilliant images to orient learners to the structure and function of the body system. This format offers the best context for learning the medical terms by showing readers how it is used in practice. - Actual clinical procedures and lab tests are provided within the body system or medical specialty chapters to further demonstrate medical terminology in action. - Abbreviations are covered in every chapter to help learners master the medical shorthand used in clinical practice. - Pronunciations of terms appear at the ends of chapters along with phonetic spellings. - Comprehensive glossaries (word parts to English and English to word parts) and appendices (plurals, abbreviations, drug resource, and hematologic lab reference) appear at the end of the text and serve as quick references for use in class and on the job. - Error-prone abbreviations list derived from the Joint Commission alerts reader to abbreviations that should not be used in the clinical setting. - Interactive learner resources on companion website provide users with endless practice building, spelling, listening to, and understanding medical terms, while providing instant feedback. - NEW! Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) is now available for separate purchase–Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing is a highly effective, formative evaluation tool that strengthens your knowledge and confidence with high-quality practice questions. Through personalized quizzing, you and your instructors can identify weak topic areas and develop simple strategies to improve your results.



Medical Spanish in Pediatrics

Author : Isam Nasr

Publisher : Saunders

Page : 404 pages

File Size : 29,22 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Foreign Language Study

ISBN :

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Book Description

This pocket-sized handbook facilitates communication effectively with Spanish-speaking pediatric patients and their caregivers. Spanish questions and phrases with phonetic pronunciations and English translations equip readers to take a patient history, perform a physical examination, and relay instructions.



Medical Terminology

Author : Davi-Ellen Chabner

Publisher : Saunders

Page : 444 pages

File Size : 48,86 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Medical

ISBN :

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Quickly master the basics of medical terminology and begin speaking and writing terms almost immediately! Based on Davi Chabner's effective learning methods, this book's straightforward approach omits time-consuming, nonessential information and focuses on helping you actively build a working vocabulary of the most frequently encountered suffixes, prefixes, and word roots. Terms are introduced in the context of human anatomy and physiology to help you understand exactly what they mean, and case studies and vignettes throughout the book demonstrate how they're used in practice. With all this plus NEW animations and games on the companion CD, you'll be amazed at how easily medical terminology becomes part of your vocabulary. Self-teaching text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with labeling diagrams, pronunciation tests, and review sheets throughout the book. Simple, clear, non-technical explanations of terms demystify medical terminology even if you've had little or no background in medicine or science. UNIQUE Medical Scramble activity challenges you to unscramble the letters of terms - a fun way to improve your spelling accuracy and word recognition. UNIQUE Medical Detective activity on the student CD presents scenarios with missing information that you must locate in order to correctly answer questions. Case studies and vignettes illustrate real-life applications of medical terms. UNIQUE Illustrations in the Spanish glossary include labels in both English and Spanish to help you understand terms you are likely to encounter in the health care setting. Additional online student resources on the companion Evolve website include extra quizzes, an English-Spanish glossary of over 5,000 terms, and the Body Spectrum Electronic Anatomy Coloring Book program. New audio CD packaged with the text provides correct pronunciations of terms and definitions. The improved student CD packaged with the text offers even more interactive ways to learn, featuring NEW Archie MD animations, fun games, labeling exercises, Medical Detective activities, and an image glossary. Spotlights highlight easily confused medical terms to improve your ability to distinguish the meanings of terms. Picture Show activities present an image of a condition, disorder, or structure, followed by a series of questions about the image, giving you the opportunity to apply what you've learned. More NEW, updated photos of pathology familiarize you with medical conditions and associated terminology.