Medical Terminology: A Short Course

by Davi-Ellen Chabner BA, MAT

Overview

Here's the thoroughly revised 2nd Edition of a comprehensive, yet easy-to-read guide to the language of medicine. This combination workbook/reference uses clear and simple text with exercises, pronunciation guides, and review sheets to help readers develop their knowledge. This edition features an updated glossary, medical vignettes, full color diagrams of body systems, and English to Spanish appendix.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323479912
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	02/15/2022
Edition description:	9th ed.
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.00(d)

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

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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