Medical Terminology Simplified

This Book is Dedicated with Love

to my best friend, colleague, and husband, Julius A. Gylys

and

to my children, Regina Maria and Julius A., II

and

to Andrew Masters, Dr. Julia Halm, Caitlin Masters, Anthony Bishop-Gylys, Matthew Bishop-Gylys,

Liam Halm, and the little one, Harrison Robert.

—BARBARAGYLYS

to my mother, best friend, mentor, and co-author, Barbara A. Gylys

and

to my father, Dr. Julius A. Gylys

and

to my husband, Bruce Masters, and my children Andrew, Dr. Julia, and Caitlin, all of whom have

given me continuous encouragement and support, and to my grandsons Liam and Harrison who

bring me endless joy.

—REGINAMASTERS

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