- Fully revised and updated to reflect current medical terminology and the healthcare environment - Content written with updated medical, diagnostic and therapeutic information - An extensive range of activities, exercises and questions in each chapter to reinforce learning and apply to clinical practice - Includes eBook on VitalSource

New Evolve resources including flashcards and multiple-choice questions Audio glossary – practise pronouncing more than 2,500 medical terms with the new ‘hear, say and playback’ option on Evolve

STUDENT ALERT--this is an Instructor led course, you will need a Class Code, provided by your instructor, to register for this product. Course durations vary; course content may be available up to one year. Medical Terminology: Mastering the Basics is an interactive, print and online work text that introduces students to the language of medicine. Through numerous activities, students will learn the meanings of word parts and spell, pronounce, break down, and build medical terms integral to the field of health sciences. Organized by body system, this work text covers essential root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations and also summarizes common diseases and disorders, diagnostic tests and procedures, and therapeutic treatments. Students will not only learn, but will also practice, using these terms as they interpret written and audio examples of medical records and become comfortable with the word parts they need to master medical terminology. A uniquely streamlined, consistent learning method encourages the mastery of medical terms and word parts through activities involving memorization, spelling and pronunciation, word dissection and building, and the interpretation of medical records. Activities also familiarize students with medical dictionaries and encourage students to recall previously learned information in cumulative reviews. Practical activities involving medical record interpretation and healthcare internship experiences bring medical terminology to life by offering students a window into the healthcare field. With an online EduHub subscription, students can access e-flash cards for anatomy and physiology vocabulary and word parts. Students can also listen to pronunciations of medical terms, complete autograded activities in the book, and access additional practice activities using any Internet-enabled device.

Master the terminology you need to communicate clearly and confidently in the healthcare setting! Using small learning segments or "chunks," Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 7th Edition makes it easy to learn medical terms and definitions. Concepts and terms are immediately followed by exercises to reinforce and assess your understanding. Organizing terminology by body system, the book covers prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, and realistic case studies help you apply your knowledge to practice. Special boxes help you avoid terminology pitfalls. Written by respected educator Betsy Shiland, this book includes an Evolve website with medical animations, flash cards, quizzes, word games, and more. Frequent word part and word building exercises reinforce your understanding with immediate opportunities for practice and review. Pathology and diagnostic terminology tables summarize the phonetic pronunciation of terms, word origin, and definitions. Case studies provide an opportunity to see terminology in use. Be Careful boxes remind you of potentially confusing look-alike or sound-alike word parts and terms. Age Matters boxes highlight important concepts and terminology for both pediatric and geriatric patients. Labeling exercises and hundreds of illustrations help you learn anatomy and the accompanying combining forms. Focus On boxes put it all together by highlighting a disorder or procedure that uses the medical terminology presented throughout the chapter. Coverage of electronic medical records prepares you for using EHR in the healthcare setting. Evolve website includes medical animations, electronic flash cards, quizzes, and word games such as Tournament of Terminology, Medical Millionaire, and Match the Word Part. NEW! Point of Interest boxes offer a complete picture of selected diseases and procedures. NEW gradable activities are added to the Evolve website for this edition. NEW terms and photos keep you up to date with advances in healthcare.

Medical Terminology Online is a fun, interactive way to review and apply the healthcare vocabulary you learn in Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 4th Edition. Dynamic online learning modules complement textbook content with videos, animations, and slide shows to make concepts and terms more approachable. Engaging exercises provide valuable practice applying medical terms to real-world scenarios. Outcome-based learning approach provides objectives for each module, with quizzes and exams following each section to help you measure your progress. Interactive exercises help you learn and retain medical terms with case studies, word building, identification, spelling, pronunciation, matching, multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and labeling activities. Medical record activities familiarize you with the documentation you'll use on the job. Narrated animations and slide shows clearly demonstrate physiologic processes and help you master difficult concepts. More than 900 high-quality illustrations clarify complex information. End-of-module exams help you assess your understanding and identify areas needing further study. 5,000-term English/Spanish medical glossary includes terms and definitions in both languages. Website activities direct you to online resources and test your understanding of specific healthcare topics. NEW! Enhanced design makes it easier to navigate online modules and find the information you need. NEW! Updated terms and abbreviations keep you current with the latest advances in technology and terminology in healthcare.

Acquire the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in class and on the job with this popular, hands-on introduction to medical language! Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 4th Edition is a fun, engaging first step on your journey toward a successful healthcare career. Organized by body system, each chapter presents terms and definitions in small, easy-to-follow learning segments, followed by exercises and review questions that test your understanding. Apply your knowledge using realistic case studies and patient records, or take your learning beyond the book with interactive games and exercises on the companion website. Integrated exercises provide immediate practice and review opportunities to reinforce your understanding. Terms in table format - including word origin, definition and pronunciation - organize and present terms in an easy-to-learn format. Anatomy and physiology coverage provides a solid foundation for future A&P study. Easy-to-use spiral binding lays flat for working exercises. Case studies help you relate healthcare terms and concepts to real-world patient encounters. A&P word parts in margin columns help you learn and memorize word parts in context. FREE iTerms audio pronunciations and definitions accompany games and review activities on the companion Evolve website. Interactive games and activities on the companion Evolve website offer engaging online term-building practice. More than 100 new illustrations clarify difficult material. More electronic medical records with sample patient information equip you for the growing use of electronic record keeping. Up-to-date medical terms and photos cover current healthcare procedures and interventions. Revamped chapter reviews make studying more entertaining. Games and activities on accompanying Evolve website offer you a fun and interactive way to practice building terms. Bookmark guide with 50 of the most common word parts provides a quick reference tool for building and decoding terms.