Medical Terminology Made Simple

Learn the language of medicine

When it comes to your health, being able to decode the long words that you might hear from a doctor is essential. Knowing what these words mean can help you ask the right questions and better understand your body, medical conditions, and instructions from your healthcare team. This medical terminology book makes it simple to learn and memorize key terms so you can feel more confident navigating medical care.

• Practical vocabulary—This book focuses on the most common and useful terminology so it’s small enough to carry with you and easy to find the information you need.
• Break down each word—Did you know that hypotension means low blood pressure and hypertension means high blood pressure? Find out how to define words by separating them into their prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
• Test your knowledge—Every chapter ends with a quick quiz, for a fun challenge and an easy way to reinforce and remember what you’ve learned.

Take a more active role in your healthcare with Medical Terminology Made Simple.