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Mastering Medical Terminology

Australia and New Zealand

  • 3rd Edition - June 29, 2020
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Sue Walker, Maryann Wood, Jenny Nicol
  • Language: English

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, th… Read more

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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 medical 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 as a whole and then each body system. The terminology associated with special applications is also included. 

The textbook includes a pronunciation guide and practice exercises, examples of terminology in context and diagrams and illustrations to enhance understanding.

Key features

  • Simple, non-technical explanations of medical terms
  • Explanations of clinical procedures, laboratory tests and abbreviations used in Australian and New Zealand clinical practice
  • Pronunciation of terms
  • Exercises 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 exercises
  • Comprehensive glossaries of word elements and medical terms
  • A list of commonly used clinical abbreviations
  • Links to other useful references such as websites and textbooks
  • An e-book included in all print purchases

Additional resources on Evolve

  • An eBook on VitalSource

Instructor resources:

  • PowerPoint slides
  • Semester Planner
  • Lesson plan
  • Testbank
  • Image library
  • Student and instructor resources:

    • Flashcards
    • MCQ’s
    • Audio Glossary
    • Table of contents

      1. Basic Word Structure

      2. Building a medical vocabulary

      3. The human body

      4. Musculoskeletal system

      5. Integumentary system

      6. Haematology

      7. Lymphatic and immune systems

      8. Endocrine system

      9. Cardiovascular system

      10. Respiratory system

      11. Digestive system

      12. Nervous system

      13. The senses

      14. Urinary system

      15. Male reproductive system

      16. Female reproductive system

      17. Obstetrics and neonatology

      18. Mental health

      19. Oncology

      20. Infectious and parasitic diseases

      21. Radiology and nuclear medicine

      22. Pharmacology

      23. Complementary and alternative therapies

      24. Public health, epidemiology and research terms

      Product details

      • Edition: 3
      • Latest edition
      • Published: August 13, 2020
      • Language: English

      About the authors

      SW

      Sue Walker

      Affiliations and expertise
      Director, National Centre for Health Information Research and Training (NCHIRT) and Senior Lecturer, School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

      MW

      Maryann Wood

      Affiliations and expertise
      Lecturer, School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

      JN

      Jenny Nicol

      Affiliations and expertise
      Visiting academic School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia