Master Medical Terminology with A Short Course in Medical Terminology, 3rd Edition

Embark on a successful healthcare career by mastering medical terminology with A Short Course in Medical Terminology, 3rd Edition. This comprehensive guide empowers you to learn medical terminology efficiently, using a concise mnemonic approach that focuses on word parts and word building.

Coverage of Essential Topics

• Structure and function of the human body
• Diseases and disorders
• Abbreviations and medical specialties, including pharmacology
• Health professions and their corresponding terminology

Engaging Learning Tools and Exercises

Reinforce your understanding of key terms with hundreds of exercises, including:

• Fun and interactive in-text, online, and flashcard exercises
• Audio pronunciation activities to improve your spoken skills
• Crossword puzzles, Hangman, and other engaging games
• Medical case records, spelling bee questions, and figure labeling exercises
• True/false, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple-choice questions

Connecting Theory to Clinical Practice

Redesigned Case Studies highlight the crucial role of medical terminology in effective communication, preparing you for real-world scenarios in healthcare.

User-Friendly Approach and Supplementary Resources

Benefit from a concise and logical organization, study tables, and Word Sense features that provide fun facts about medical terminology. Word Elements and Abbreviations tables further enhance your understanding of word parts, definitions, and abbreviations.

Take your learning to the next level with online resources, featuring:

• Hundreds of exercises and games
• An English to Spanish Audio Pronunciation Guide
• Animations that bring complex concepts to life
• And many more supplementary resources

Book Details

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Edition: 3rd Edition

Publication Date: October 30, 2013

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1451176066

ISBN-13: 978-1451176063

eText ISBN: 9781469835785

Pages: 468