Medical Terminology: A Short Course
- 5th Edition - September 16, 2008
- Imprint: Saunders
- Author: Davi-Ellen Chabner
- Language: English
Quickly master the basics of medical terminology and begin speaking and writing terms almost immediately! Based on Davi Chabner's effective learning methods, this book's… Read more
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Quickly master the basics of medical terminology and begin speaking and writing terms almost immediately! Based on Davi Chabner's effective learning methods, this book's straightforward approach omits time-consuming, nonessential information and focuses on helping you actively build a working vocabulary of the most frequently encountered suffixes, prefixes, and word roots. Terms are introduced in the context of human anatomy and physiology to help you understand exactly what they mean, and case studies and vignettes throughout the book demonstrate how they're used in practice. With all this plus NEW animations and games on the companion CD, you'll be amazed at how easily medical terminology becomes part of your vocabulary.
- Self-teaching text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with labeling diagrams, pronunciation tests, and review sheets throughout the book.
- Simple, clear, non-technical explanations of terms demystify medical terminology even if you've had little or no background in medicine or science.
- UNIQUE Medical Scramble activity challenges you to unscramble the letters of terms – a fun way to improve your spelling accuracy and word recognition.
- UNIQUE Medical Detective activity on the student CD presents scenarios with missing information that you must locate in order to correctly answer questions.
- Case studies and vignettes illustrate real-life applications of medical terms.
- UNIQUE Illustrations in the Spanish glossary include labels in both English and Spanish to help you understand terms you are likely to encounter in the health care setting.
- Additional online student resources on the companion Evolve website include extra quizzes, an English-Spanish glossary of over 5,000 terms, and the Body Spectrum Electronic Anatomy Coloring Book program.
1. Basic Word Structure
2. Organization of the Body
3. Suffixes
4. Prefixes
5. Medical Specialists and Case Reports
2. Organization of the Body
3. Suffixes
4. Prefixes
5. Medical Specialists and Case Reports
Appendix I Body Systems
Appendix II Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
Appendix III Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols
Appendix IV Health Careers
Glossary of Medical Terms
Glossary of Word Parts
Glossary of English to Spanish Terms
- Edition: 5
- Published: September 16, 2008
- Imprint: Saunders
- Language: English
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Davi-Ellen Chabner
Davi-Ellen Chabner’s name is synonymous with medical terminology. She was the first to write a text on learning med term by body system using word parts. She is the author of two best-selling medical terminology books—The Language of Medicine and Medical Terminology: A Short Course.