French Medical Dictionary PDF Download

This dictionary contains English-French and French-English translations of over 12,000 medical terms. In addition, there is a medical questionnaire arranged by medical specialty for creating a complete history and physical using English and French phrases. The audience for this dictionary includes medical professionals working in Haiti and African countries where French is spoken, multilingual environments; global health professionals in tourist areas; professionals in public health, humanitarian medicine, emergency disaster management, rescue teams and frequent travelers disposed to any kind of danger or health risk and therefore in need of medical assistance while in a French speaking country. In emergency situations even small misunderstandings can lead to the loss of valuable time and consequently lives, therefore this dictionary is created in very practical time-saving and easy-to-understand way for both medical professionals and their patients. This book is intended to assist English speakers who are visiting countries where French is primarily used. It is not intended to be an exhaustive study of the French language, but serve as an introduction and overview. This 2nd Edition contains almost twice as many terms as the earlier edition. Almost twice as many pages. An all new Table of Contents makes finding things easier. We've added over 1,000 commonly used acronyms and abbreviations with their alternate translations in Both French and English. Designations of the parts of speech are new. * (n) - noun * (v) - verb * (a) - adjective * (r) - adverb French nouns and adjectives are designated gender as [m] or [f] We've added a Guide to English Pronunciation We've added a section on French grammar to help with noun / verb agreement as to gender and plurality. Contents Introduction New in This Edition A Guide to English Pronunciation The English Alphabet English Vowels Nouns Adjectives Determiners Verbs Adverbs How to Pronounce Dates and Numbers Linking Between Words A Guide to French Pronunciation Sorting It All Out Consonants Stress Linking Elision Silent Letters Six Easy Rules for Vowels Vowels and Diphthongs (non-nasalized) Nasalized Vowels Vowels in Contrast e caduc Liaison Stress Intonation Informal Reductions Gender of French Nouns French Gender Rules Explained Articles Pronouns Verbs Adjectives Changing Masculine to Singular Feminine Adjectives Masculine adjectives that end in a silent e Masculine adjectives that end in é Masculine adjectives that end in eux Masculine adjectives that end in f Masculine adjectives that end in er Masculine adjectives that end in consonants Masculine irregular adjectives Introductions - Présentations General questions - Questions generals Ache and illnesses - Douleurs et maladies Cardiovascular system - Système cardiovasculaire Pulmonary system - Système pulmonaire System gastointestinal - Système gastro-intestinal System urogenital - Système uro-génital For women - Pour les femme Physical exam - Examen physique English / French Dictionary Français / Anglais Dictionnaire Sources Used