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If you plan to dive into some medical journals in areas where you may not have a vast amount of expertise, you may want to also include the reading from one or more of the following (or at a minimum have handy for quick reference) as you navigate some vernacular that may not be on the tip of your tongue.Medical Terminology Made Easy (Jean M. Dennerll) promotes learning through word building. Book sections are grouped by topic and body system and each builds from simple to complex through a series of instructional and interactive coaching. Ideal for individuals who wish to teach themselves basic medical terminology or as a supplement to entry-level health care oriented courses.Medical Terminology with Human Anatomy (Jane Rice) is a comprehensive look at all aspects of medical terminology. The text is arranged by body systems and specialty areas and makes learning easy and interesting by presenting important prefixes, roots, and suffixes as they relate to each specialty or system. Readers’ vocabulary and knowledge develop in a systematic way.Medical Terminology for Heath Professions (Ann Ehrlich) targets those who need to grasp the concepts of medical terminology quickly and easily. Written in easy-to-understand language that appeals to all learning types, this book simplifies the process of learning hundreds of difficult to pronounce medical terms into manageable steps.Some of these (or others) may be available on Kindle for those who prefer paperless reading, so check with your local sources before purchasing hard copies.