Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 8e 8th Edition

Learn the basics of medical terminology with Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 8th 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 terminologySelf-teaching text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with labeling diagrams, pronunciation tests, and review sheets throughout the bookFirst Person narratives help you to understand diseases and conditions from the patient’s perspectivePicture 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 diagnosisMedical Terminology Check Up at the end of each chapter reinforces your understanding of key conceptsSpotlightfeature identifies and clarifies potentially confusing terminologyFull-color images illustrate anatomical and pathological termsEvolve student resourcesoptimized for tablet use, and mobile-optimized versions of the flash cards and quick quizzes make it easier for on-the-go study and reviewUNIQUE! Accompanying online course (MTO) provides interactive resources not possible in the print textNEW! Body Systems Challenge self-test reinforces content understanding at your own pace Read more