{"title":"Todd A. Curtis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTodd A. Curtis\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into language and culture, specialising in the origins and meanings behind terms related to medicine and science. His works delve into the rich heritage of Greek and Latin roots, revealing the linguistic foundations that shape modern terminology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate Curtis's scholarly yet accessible approach, ideal for those interested in the intersection of language, history, and specialised vocabularies. His books serve as a valuable resource for anyone keen to deepen their understanding of the words that define scientific discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"greek-and-latin-roots-of-medical-and-scientific-terminologies-by-todd-a-curtis-9781118358634","title":"Greek and Latin Roots of Medical and Scientific Terminologies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA systematic etymological approach to understanding the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes of \"med-speak\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreek and Latin Roots of Medical and Scientific Terminologies\u003c\/i\u003e explains the Greek and Latin origins of the roots, prefixes, and suffixes of terms used in \"med-speak,\" the specialised language of medicine, science, and healthcare. By presenting medical terms in their historical context, this innovative textbook discusses relevant aspects of ancient Greek and Roman medical theories and practices while teaching students to apply principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. Clear and accessible chapters—organised around the modern categories of body systems—contain thorough explanations of ancient medico-scientific culture, etymological notes, images, tables of vocabulary, and a range of exercises designed to increase student comprehension and retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDivided into two units, the text first introduces the historical background of ancient Greek medicine and describes the principles of analysing, constructing, pronouncing, and spelling medical terms. It then discusses Latin and Greek grammar and modern nomenclature in medicine, natural sciences, chemistry, and pharmacy. The second unit teaches the Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, roots, eponyms, and loan words relevant to the systems of the body: integumentary, musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Allowing instructors to teach medical terminology as a true classical civilisations course, this unique volume:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures the history of ancient Greek medicine and explains the ancient Greek and Latin origins of medical terms and how they came to have their current meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCovers the loan words, eponyms, and the components of basic medico-scientific terms, providing topical tables of commonly used prefixes, suffixes, and roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes a list of common abbreviations and symbols used in medico-scientific writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTeaches abbreviated Latin grammatical paradigms necessary for anatomical taxonomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUses a programmed learning approach that features numerous activities and exercises, including analysing and constructing terms, interpreting passages from medical notes and scientific journals, and identification and spelling questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLinking medical terms to the history, literature, and mythology of ancient culture, \u003ci\u003eGreek and Latin Roots of Medical and Scientific Terminologies\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal introductory textbook for college-level medical terminology courses, particularly those taught by Classicists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463079739628,"sku":"9781118358634","price":108.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781118358634-greek-and-latin-roots-of-medical-and-scientific-terminologies.jpg?v=1775028043"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/todd-a-curtis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}