A Short Course in Medical Terminology: Text and Online Course Access Code

Presents a fresh approach to learning medical terminology. This book features enhancements in the art program and chapter exercises, content on pathologies and pharmacology, and appendices on abbreviations, medical word parts, and error-prone abbreviations.

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This textbook presents a quick and easy approach to learning medical terminology. The consistently formatted chapter and word tables focus on memorizing word parts and learning medical terminology from word building. Students are introduced to terminology related to structure and function, diseases and disorders, abbreviations, medical specialties, and health professions. A multitude of exercises including medical record, image, spelling, and others are included to ensure mastery of the language. This updated and completely redesigned Second Edition features enhancements in the art program and chapter exercises, expanded content on pathologies and pharmacology, and new appendices on abbreviations, medical word parts, and error-prone abbreviations. A bound-in CD-ROM includes a quiz bank, games, audio drills, flashcards, a glossary, and animations. Purchasers of this text/online course package will also have access to an online course featuring supplemental content to be worked in an online or hybrid classroom environment.
Each chapter in the course includes: chapter checklist, chapter overview, key content coverage, 3-4 interactive exercises per chapter (such as matching, hangman, image labeling), interactive flash cards, animation with audio, key terms study table, and a chapter quiz.