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Medical Terminology: The Language of Health Care
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Williams & Wilkins
Publication date March 1, 1997
Binding Hardcover
Edition Pck
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780683302134
ISBN-10 0683302132
Dimensions 3.25 by 10 by 12.50 in.
Weight 6.20 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $57.95
Other format details medical
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Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description:

Now students can learn medical terminology in its proper context—in documenting patient care. The text teaches students APPLIED terminology, demonstrating exactly how medical terminology is used in the clinical practice setting. Willis’ Medical Terminology features COMPLETE records with patient history included. Completely unique, the fourth chapter teaches basic communication between professionals, including physician’s orders and prescriptions, plus..."Ancient Artifacts" with colorful etymologies and historical backgrounds for commonly used terms.

An entire chapter focuses on time management, sensory mnemonics, and using flash cards—information unique to this text. Helpful appendices include an index of term components, abbreviations and symbols, answers to exercises and a listing of commonly prescribed drugs.

In addition to the best medical terminology available for students, Willis’ Medical Terminology gives instructors a range of options for using the material:

  • The Text
  • The Instructor’s Guide
  • Pronunciation Audio Tapes
  • Overheads
  • Computerized Test Bank



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Hardcover
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Pck edition from Williams & Wilkins (March 1, 1997)
9780683302134 | details & prices | 10.00 × 12.50 × 3.25 in. | 6.20 lbs | List price $57.95
About: Now students can learn medical terminology in its proper context—in documenting patient care.
Paperback
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2 pap/cdr/ edition from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (November 2, 2011)
9781451176766 | details & prices | 648 pages | 8.25 × 10.75 × 1.00 in. | 3.60 lbs | List price $80.99
2 pck pap/ edition from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (April 30, 2005)
9780781759878 | details & prices | 648 pages | 8.25 × 10.50 × 1.00 in. | 3.15 lbs | List price $111.99
2 pck edition from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (April 30, 2005)
9780781759861 | details & prices | 648 pages | 8.25 × 11.00 × 1.00 in. | 3.40 lbs | List price $109.99
About: With this powerful resource, you will master the intricacies of applied medical terminology through the real-world context of the medical record, which will teach you exactly how terms are used in clinical practice settings.
2 pck edition from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (March 26, 2005)
9780781745109 | details & prices | 576 pages | 8.25 × 10.75 × 1.00 in. | 3.10 lbs | List price $69.95
from Williams & Wilkins (May 1, 1996)
9780683090550 | details & prices | 533 pages | 8.75 × 11.00 × 1.00 in. | 3.05 lbs | List price $47.95
Bk&cd rom edition from Williams & Wilkins (May 1, 1996)
9780683180817 | details & prices | 5.75 × 8.75 × 0.50 in. | 0.45 lbs | List price $49.95
About: Now students can learn medical terminology in its proper context—in documenting patient care.
Tch edition from Williams & Wilkins (April 1, 1996)
9780683181937 | details & prices | 264 pages | List price $42.01
About: Now students can learn medical terminology in its proper context—in documenting patient care.

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