Medical Terminology: A Short Course

by Davi-Ellen Chabner BA, MAT

Overview

Learn the basics of medical terminology with Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 8^th Edition! Based on Davi-Ellen Chabner's proven learning method, this streamlined text omits time-consuming, nonessential information and helps you quickly build a working medical vocabulary of the most frequently encountered prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Medical terms are introduced in the context of human anatomy and physiology so you understand exact meaning, and case studies, vignettes, and activities demonstrate how they're used in practice. With writing and interacting with medical terminology on almost every page, you’ll learn the content by doing the work. In addition, an Evolve companion website reinforces understanding with medical animations, word games, and flash cards.

• Easy to read and understandable language allows you, regardless of medical background, to quickly grasp and retain medical terminology.
• Self-teaching text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with labeling diagrams, pronunciation tests, and review sheets throughout the book.
• First Person narratives help you to understand diseases and conditions from the patient’s perspective.
• Picture Show activities, practical case studies, and vignettes demonstrate real-life applications of medical terms in describing describe pathology and procedures.
• Principal Diagnosis feature shows how medical terms are used in clinical practice by asking you to read physician notes about a case and determine the patient’s principal diagnosis.
• Medical Terminology Check Up at the end of each chapter reinforces your understanding of key concepts.
• Spotlight feature identifies and clarifies potentially confusing terminology.
• Full-color images illustrate anatomical and pathological terms.
• Evolve student resources optimized for tablet use, and mobile-optimized versions of the flash cards and quick quizzes make it easier for on-the-go study and review.
• UNIQUE! Accompanying online course (MTO) provides interactive resources not possible in the print text.

• NEW! Body Systems Challenge self-test reinforces content understanding at your own pace.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323479912
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	03/15/2022
Edition description:	9th ed.
Pages:	464
Sales rank:	353,925
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

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, currently in its 12th edition, and Medical Terminology: A Short Course, now in its 9th edition.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Basic Word Structure Chapter 2. Organization of the Body Chapter 3. Suffixes Chapter 4. Prefixes Chapter 5. Medical Specialists and Case Reports

Appendix 1: Body Systems Appendix 2: Diagnostic Tests and Procedures Appendix 3: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols, and Eponyms Appendix 4: Hot Topics NEW!

Glossary 1: Mini-Dictionary Glossary 2: Glossary of Word Parts Glossary 3: Glossary of English-Spanish Terms

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Learn medical terminology fast using Chabner's proven methods, streamlined for efficient study

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Timothy C. Dennis, BSBA, RRT, NPS (William Beaumont Hospitals)
Description: This is a well written and useful book for learning medical terminology. The previous edition was published in 2005.
Purpose: As stated by the author, the goal was "to present a comprehensive introduction and overview of medical terminology in a straightforward and easy manner for students who had no previous background in biology or medicine." The author has certainly achieved this goal. Books such as this are very important because becoming proficient at medical terminology is crucial to the success of professionals in many fields.
Audience: The audience includes all allied health students, including those in career schools, colleges, hospitals, and other settings. The scope and level of this book is appropriate for this audience.
Features: The first chapter starts by describing basic word structure and builds from there. It provides the necessary information to begin learning medical terminology immediately. A variety of tools assist learners, including illustrations and photographs, written exercises, review questions, practical applications, and puzzles. Roughly half the book is composed of three interesting appendixes and a fairly extensive glossary. A CD-ROM and audio CD are also included.
Assessment: This is an outstanding resource for anyone who has the desire to learn medical terminology. The methods used are practical as well as enjoyable. The author's great care in describing word pronunciations, word part meanings, and definitions will help to maximize the student's chance of success. The complex and ever-expanding vocabulary of medicine justifies the publication of this edition as well as others in the future.

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