English / French Medical Dictionary

This dictionary contains English-French and French-English translations of over 12,000 medical terms. In addition, there is a medical questionnaire arranged by medical specialty for creating a complete history and physical using English and French phrases.
The audience for this dictionary includes medical professionals working in Haiti and African countries where French is spoken, multilingual environments; global health professionals in tourist areas; professionals in public health, humanitarian medicine, emergency disaster management, rescue teams and frequent travelers disposed to any kind of danger or health risk and therefore in need of medical assistance while in a French speaking country. In emergency situations even small misunderstandings can lead to the loss of valuable time and consequently lives, therefore this dictionary is created in very practical time-saving and easy-to-understand way for both medical professionals and their patients.
This book is intended to assist English speakers who are visiting countries where French is primarily used. It is not intended to be an exhaustive study of the French language, but serve as an introduction and overview.
This 2nd Edition contains almost twice as many terms as the earlier edition.
Almost twice as many pages.
An all new Table of Contents makes finding things easier.
We’ve added over 1,000 commonly used acronyms and abbreviations with their alternate translations in Both French and English.
Designations of the parts of speech are new.
• (n) – noun
• (v) – verb
• (a) – adjective
• (r) - adverb

French nouns and adjectives are designated gender as [m] or [f]
We’ve added a Guide to English Pronunciation
We’ve added a section on French grammar to help with noun / verb agreement as to gender and plurality.

Contents
Introduction
New in This Edition
A Guide to English Pronunciation
The English Alphabet
English Vowels
Nouns
Adjectives
Determiners
Verbs
Adverbs
How to Pronounce Dates and Numbers
Linking Between Words
A Guide to French Pronunciation
Sorting It All Out
Consonants
Stress
Linking
Elision
Silent Letters
Six Easy Rules for Vowels
Vowels and Diphthongs (non-nasalized)
Nasalized Vowels
Vowels in Contrast
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Liaison
Stress
Intonation
Informal Reductions
Gender of French Nouns
French Gender Rules Explained
Articles
Pronouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Changing Masculine to Singular Feminine
Adjectives
Masculine adjectives that end in a silent e
Masculine adjectives that end in é
Masculine adjectives that end in eux
Masculine adjectives that end in f
Masculine adjectives that end in er
Masculine adjectives that end in consonants
Masculine irregular adjectives
Introductions – Présentations
General questions - Questions generals
Ache and illnesses – Douleurs et maladies
Cardiovascular system – Système cardiovasculaire
Pulmonary system – Système pulmonaire
System gastointestinal – Système gastro-intestinal
System urogenital - Système uro-génital
For women - Pour les femme
Physical exam - Examen physique
English / French Dictionary
Français / Anglais Dictionnaire
Sources Used

John Rigdon has authored a number of books on the American Civil War and is the manager of the web site, Research OnLine, (www.researchonline.net) the premier site for researching Civil War ancestors in the Civil War. His titles include the Historical Sketch and Roster Volumes (1100 plus titles) and a dozen volumes in the "We Fought" series focusing on particular battles and commanders. Additionally John works in translation of materials in several languages and maintains the website, www.wordsrus.info John resides in the foothills of the Appalachians outside Cartersville, GA. where he enjoys gardening and aquaponics. You may reach him at jrigdon@researchonline.net