Essentials of Medical Terminology

This essentials-level learning resource is organized by body systems and is designed for short medical terminology courses. Part One of the text begins with basic analysis of medical terms, common anatomical roots, suffixes and prefixes. Part Two features chapters on each of the body systems, leading with anatomy and physiology, then moving on to terminology, pronunciation, abbreviations and exercises.-- organized by body system for easy reference-- free Practice Disk includes review exercises, activities and games-- pronunciation audiotape helps learner reinforce knowledge-- "memory keys" highlight key points to review-- extensive review questions throughout to test retention