**Learn to discern medical terms
**
Whether you're an attending physician or simply attending a doctor's
appointment, understanding medical terminology is integral to good
healthcare. While the lingo might seem complicated, this guide can teach
anyone to be confident with medical terms. Get ready to explore the
origins of these words and discover how to decode their meanings.
- **Get to the root--**Unlock the meanings of medical jargon by
learning how to break down words into their component pieces--the
prefix, root, and suffix.
- **Speak with confidence--**Terms like arthrocentesis and
cholecystectomy will roll off your tongue thanks to simple
pronunciation guides.
- **Test your knowledge--**Every chapter ends with a quick quiz,
providing a fun challenge and an easy way to help reinforce everything
you've learned.
Build a healthy knowledge of medical terminology with this
indispensable guide.