Mnemonics in Medical Biochemistry

The word ‘mnemonic’ is derived from the Greek work ‘mnemonikos’ (of memory). Mnemonic techniques are strategies for encoding new information in memory in such a way that they can be more easily retrieved. Mnemonics are useful in helping students recall information thereby reducing stress and freeing up more cognitive resources for higher-order thinking. Clever mnemonics and funny wordplay stick in your head and help you learn and retain the knowledge you need to succeed in exams. Humour is useful as a learning tool it coaxes your mind into producing ‘feel good’ neurotransmitters thereby enhancing the learning experience. In this book mnemonics in Medical Biochemistry have been presented chapterwise. It is an attempt to add entertainment and laughter to an otherwise dreary subject.