Main description:

A better way to learn...a word-building and body systems approach!
A true blend of words, art, and technology, Medical Terminology Systems and Medical Language Lab (MLL) work together to create an immersive, multimedia experience that tracks each student's progress until they've mastered the language of medicine. An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks an eBook, as well as access to MLL.

LEARN-Build a solid foundation with the textBody system by body system, an innovative word-building approach covers each word one by one, introducing the word elements first?roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes to enable students to easily decipher medical terminology.

Five Stars! Amazing Textbook for Medical Terms class."I love the format that each chapter begins with a review of the body system. If you are entering the medical/healthcare field and need to take a medical terminology class this is the best book because its thorough and easy to use."-Zora, Online Review of the 8th Edition

PRACTICE-Study smarter, not harderBased on proven language methodology, Medical Language Lab (MLL) guides students step by step from basic through advanced levels of proficiency to become confident medical language speakers with activities and quizzes.

New! Pronunciation exercises help students practice their speaking skills with instant, detailed feedback that breaks pronunciation down to the phoneme-level.
New! Review sections use the results of module tests to identify the topic areas where students need to spend more time and provide practice activities for multiple learning styles.

ASSESS-Build mastery. Attain fluency.Students and their instructors can monitor their progress through every MLL lesson and assignment to identify the areas where they're struggling.

Contents:

1.Basic Elements of a Medical Word
2.Suffixes
3.Prefixes
4.Body Structure
5.Integumentary System
6.Digestive System
7.Respiratory System
8.Cardiovascular System
9.Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
10.Musculoskeletal System
11.System
12.Female Reproductive System
13.Male Reproductive System
14.Endocrine System
15.Nervous System
16.Special SensesAppendices

A.Answer Key
B.Common Abbreviations and Symbols
C.Glossary of Medical Word Elements
D.Index of Genetic Disorders
E.Index of Clinical, Laboratory, and Imaging Procedures
F.Index of Pharmacology
G.Index of Oncological Terms
H.Discontinued Abbreviations and Eponyms
Rules for Singular and Plural Suffixes
Pronunciation Guidelines