The A to Z of Medical Terms

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This is now the 3rd edition of the original glossary of anatomical and histological (microscopic anatomy) terms and their etymology - derivation where relevant, their word roots, prefixes, suffixes and their pronunciation - this guide and common explanation of some terms are maintained in red. Due to strong feedback other common medical terminology used in health studies are also included, along with a limited number of pathological terms, particularly dermatological descriptive terms. Pathology uses a vast array of words from different origins and although there is a trend to make the terms more aetiological than descriptive - these descriptive terms are commonplace and used extensively - it is these common terms which are now included here.

The whole structure of the book has been updated and revised but the same tables of organs, word roots, prefixes and suffixes, organizations and abbreviations are maintained and expanded as these are one of the books most popular features included but with more histology particularly with respect to laboratory preparation and specific stains. The histology atlas, present on the supportive sites for all the A to Zs and well used by students and professionals alike, is in the process of becoming a complete book in itself, but in the meantime some of its main points are included here, particularly the more practical aspects.