Medical Terminology

The Medical Terminology Study Brief is intended as a quick reference for medical and nursing students as well as individuals affiliated with the medical profession. It presents medical terms in an organized format. The Study Brief offers a concise conceptual overview of basic rules for forming medical terms with useful lists of common prefixes and suffixes. This title provides a quick guide to common medical terms, including body system, diagnostic, and symptomatic terms. Medical word elements are categorized by the specific systems for which they are commonly used, including cardiovascular, circulatory, digestive, endocrine, genitourinary, integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory, and reproductive systems.