Mastering Healthcare Terminology
- 8th Edition - February 2, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Betsy J. Shiland
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 7 9 2 7 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 7 9 2 8 - 4
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Master the terminology you need to communicate clearly and confidently in the healthcare setting! Using small learning segments or “chunks,” Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 8th Edition, makes it easy to learn medical terms and definitions. Concepts and terms are immediately followed by exercises to reinforce and assess your understanding. Organizing terminology by body system, this worktext features realistic case studies and medical records with review questions. Written by respected educator Betsy Shiland, this resource also includes an Evolve companion website with accessible games and activities.
- More than 100 case studies and electronic medical records provide you with the opportunity to see terminology in use.
- A breakdown of A&P terms appears in the page margins next to the related text, helping you learn and memorize word parts in context.
- Pathology and procedural terms are presented in table format that includes pronunciation, word part breakdown, and definition.
- Hundreds of full-color images bring medical terminology to life.
- Answer key in the back of the book is perforated for easy removal.
- Fully accessible, interactive games and activities on the Evolve companion website offer a wealth of opportunities to memorize word parts and use medical terms in context.
- Additional case studies allow you to practice medical terminology using real-life situations.
Medical terminology students in a wide variety of healthcare fields
Part I: Basic Terminology
1. Introduction to Healthcare Terminology
2. Body Structure and Directional Terminology
Part II: Body System Terminology
3. Musculoskeletal System
4. Integumentary System
5. Gastrointestinal System
6. Urinary System
7. Male Reproductive System
8. Female Reproductive System and Pregnancy
9. Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
10. Cardiovascular System
11. Respiratory System
12. Nervous System
13. Eye and Ear
14. Endocrine System
Part III: Specialty Terminology
15. Mental and Behavioral Health
16. Oncology
Appendices
A. Infectious and Parasitic Disease Basics
B. Word Parts and Definitions
C. Definitions and Word Parts
D. Abbreviations Illustration Credits Answers to Exercises and Review Questions
1. Introduction to Healthcare Terminology
2. Body Structure and Directional Terminology
Part II: Body System Terminology
3. Musculoskeletal System
4. Integumentary System
5. Gastrointestinal System
6. Urinary System
7. Male Reproductive System
8. Female Reproductive System and Pregnancy
9. Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
10. Cardiovascular System
11. Respiratory System
12. Nervous System
13. Eye and Ear
14. Endocrine System
Part III: Specialty Terminology
15. Mental and Behavioral Health
16. Oncology
Appendices
A. Infectious and Parasitic Disease Basics
B. Word Parts and Definitions
C. Definitions and Word Parts
D. Abbreviations Illustration Credits Answers to Exercises and Review Questions
- Edition: 8
- Latest edition
- Published: February 2, 2026
- Language: English
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Betsy J. Shiland
Betsy Shiland has authored 2 very successful medical terminology texts, along with a statistics text for health information management students. She is a credentialed coder (CCS, CPC), an EMT, a cancer registrar, and a health data administrator. She taught at Central College in Philadelphia for over 20 years.
Affiliations and expertise
Former Assistant Professor, Allied Health Department, Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA