This reference tool includes common and uncommon medical terms in a variety of specialties. Comprehensive coverage of anatomy and general terminology as well as separate terminology sections for over 15 specialties make this an essential resource.

With just this single reference, you’re getting an entire library of specialized word books. There’s no need to buy separate books to cover all the specialties with which you may be less familiar. Sloane’s Medical Word Book includes the terms that medical transcriptionists encounter most frequently — all in a convenient, user-friendly format. Terms are organized by specialty, so you can always select the correct word with accuracy. A must-have for students and practicing transcriptionists! Organization of terms by specialty allows you to accurately identify the correct word. A 16-page full-color insert shows anatomy by body systems and region. Three convenient sections provide a quick reference: General Terms includes general medical terms, general surgical terms, and laboratory, pathology, and chemistry terms Specialties includes terms from 18 different specialties Guide to Terminology includes abbreviations, anatomy plates, combining forms, and rules for forming plurals Selected entries include both the correct spelling and a phonetic spelling for terms that may be difficult to spell. 100 commonly misspelled English words frequently used in dictation. Unique! All forms of words are listed, including adjectives and adverbs, plus the "s" form of verbs. Unique! Includes slang, physician-coined words, and brief forms along with their expansions. Unique! Phrases can be found under the adjective and under the noun main entry. Author Ellen Drake is a nationally known speaker and expert in medical transcription. New terms ensure that you have the most up-to-date information available.

A listing of terms to aid the medical transcriptionist.

Featuring expanded use of phonetic spellings, including some eponyms and clues for the use of terms to help readers distinguish between nouns and adjectives (mucus/mucous), common nouns and eponyms (Green, Bar), homonyms (principal/principle), anatomy and pathogen (pediculus/ Pediculus), or anatomical and surgical terms (suture). Some 200 nonmedical terms frequently used in medical reports have been added as well as 90 frequently misspelled English words, most of that appear in General Medical Terms. Irregularly formed plurals are included alphabetically with the notation (plural of ...) and also in parentheses following the singular form. Common units of measure are followed by the appropriate abbreviation. These latter two features are not found in most medical spellers. Style has been updated and when subscripts, superscripts, or special characters are part of a term, an alternative method for transcribing has been included.

"Combines established definitions of medical terms with judicial interpretations of the same terms." Judicial interpretations are derived form court opinions, testimony of medical experts, and extracts of lawyers' briefs. Entries give definitions, information on how a process works, and example of use; also cites cases. Many cross references.

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