The fifth edition ofMedical Terminology with Human Anatomycontinues its tradition of excellence with a new and refreshed approach to covering all aspects of medical terminology. This revised edition embraces the philosophy that has made the book so successful, and incorporates fresh new features that will be sure to engage readers of all learning styles. FEATURES THAT PROMOTE SUCCESS INCLUDE: Organized bybody system—learners are able to easily locate all relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology in the same chapter. Word Buildingapproach features an enhanced feature calledBuilding Your Medical Vocabulary,which presents all words related to the body system, including pathological terms, in one list. Readers can learn about medical words that are built from word parts, with their component parts clearly presented, at the same time as vocabulary words. Focused pathology coverage,with twoNEWfeatures:Pathology Spotlights,which highlight common conditions, andPathology Checkpoints,which provide the student with a concise list of pathology terms they have encountered in the chapter. Terminology Translator,a NEW feature on the FREE CD-ROM, provides an innovative tool to translate medical words intoSpanish, French,andGerman. Lifespan Considerationsdiscuss issues related to children and adults. Drug Highlightspresent essential drug information related to the chapter content.

"The fourth edition of this indispensable text provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of medical terminology. Completely updated and revised, the book maintains its logical organization - material is arranged by body systems and specialty areas. Medical Terminology with Human Anatomy makes learning easy and interesting by presenting important prefixes, roots, and suffixes as they relate to each specialty or system, an approach that sets it apart from similar terminology texts. Detailed Terminology and Vocabulary sections make the text comprehensive."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

NEW! Pharmacology in each body system and a Pharmacology Basics appendix help you recognize drugs and medications in medical reports. NEW! More than 50 new images bring terminology to life. NEW! Additional procedural terms supply a more complete picture of the number and kind of procedures you will encounter on medical reports. NEW! Normal Lab Values appendix familiarizes you with normal and abnormal lab values so you know when to search a medical record for possible additional diagnoses. NEW! Tablet and mobile-optimized Evolve activities offer an easily accessible source for extra interactive practice and learning.

This is an impressive book on medical terminology. Medical terminology is like a foreign language, this book is easy to understand and learn on your own. The book is like a master key to the language used in medicine and, once you've grasped the basics, everything becomes remarkably simple. The book provides a clear and lucid set of explanations that will reveal exactly what is meant by all those formerly obscure medical terms. Suddenly, everything makes sense and the book is beautifully written and constructed to make the process of comprehension so much easier.

Quickly master the basics of medical terminology and begin speaking and writing terms almost immediately! Using Davi-Ellen Chabner's proven learning method, Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 7th Edition omits time-consuming, nonessential information and helps you build a working medical vocabulary of the most frequently encountered prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Medical terms are introduced in the context of human anatomy and physiology to help you understand exactly what they mean, and case studies, vignettes, and activities demonstrate how they're used in practice. With all this plus medical animations, word games, and flash cards on the Evolve companion website, you'll be amazed at how easily medical terminology becomes part of your vocabulary. Self-teaching text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with labeling diagrams, pronunciation tests, and review sheets throughout the book. Clear, non-technical explanations demystify medical terminology even if you've had little or no background in science or biology. Picture Show activities, practical case studies, and vignettes demonstrate real-life applications of medical terms in describing describe pathology and procedures. Full-color images illustrate anatomical and pathological terms. 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. First Person narratives help you understand diseases and conditions from the patient’s perspective. Spotlight feature identifies and clarifies potentially confusing terminology. Medical Terminology Check Up at the end of each chapter reinforces your understanding of key concepts. Labeled illustrations in the Spanish glossary present Spanish terms for major anatomical structures. A tablet-optimized Evolve companion website includes word games, learning exercises, audio pronunciations, animations, an anatomy coloring book, electronic flash cards, and more. NEW and UPDATED medical information keeps you current with today’s healthcare terminology, and includes new illustrations clarifying difficult concepts and procedures. IMPROVED! Evolve resources are now 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.