Medical Terms for Nurses: A Quick Reference Guide

Medical/Nursing

Medical Terms for Nurses is a pocket-sized reference tool that provides you with all the terminology you need on the job, right at your fingertips. This invaluable resource includes an alphabetical listing of medical terms with definitions and pronunciation guides, as well as labeled illustrations of the body systems and a list of common diseases with signs, symptoms, and treatments for on-the-go study and reference.

Inside you will find:

• An alphabetical listing of more than 3,400 medical words and word components with  pronunciation guides
• Up-to-date medical vocabulary
• Detailed illustrations of body systems
• Common diseases with signs, symptoms, and treatments 

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Janet Duffey is Assistant Professor of Nursing at Napa Valley College. She teaches medical terminology to nursing students and contributed to the 19th edition of Taber's Medical Dictionary. She has spoken frequently at nursing conferences.