Mastering Medical Terminology - Australia and New Zealand

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 medication 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, systemic conditions and clinical applications.

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

• 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
• Exercise