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

Description

• Easy to read and understandable language allows you, regardless of medical background, to quickly grasp and retain medical terminology.
• Self-teaching text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with labeling diagrams, pronunciation tests, and review sheets throughout the book.
• First Person narratives help you to understand diseases and conditions from the patient’s perspective.
• Picture 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 diagnosis.
• Medical Terminology Check Up at the end of each chapter reinforces your understanding of key concepts.
• Spotlight feature identifies and clarifies potentially confusing terminology.
• Full-color images illustrate anatomical and pathological terms.
• Evolve student resources optimized for tablet use, and mobile-optimized versions of the flash cards and quick quizzes make it easier for on-the-go study and review.
• UNIQUE! Accompanying online course (MTO) provides interactive resources not possible in the print text.

• NEW! Body Systems Challenge self-test reinforces content understanding at your own pace.