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Medical Terminology: A Short Course

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Study medical terms in the car, at the gym, or anywhere you go! iTerms lets you listen to audio pronunciations and definitions for more than 3,000 health care terms. Corresponding to Chabner's The Language of Medicine, 11th Edition, this learning tool separates terms by chapter for easier reference. Easy to download and play on any computer or mobile device, iTerms is the fast, flexible way to master medical terminology.

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  • Downloadable audio files allow you to listen to iTerms on any computer or mobile device for on-the-go study.
  • Coaching notes and 22 chapter quizzes provide an efficient study tool for auditory learners.
  • More than 3,000 terms are pronounced and defined, helping you learn medical terms and use them correctly.

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Learn the basics of medical terminology with Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 8th Edition! Based on Davi-Ellen Chabner's proven learning method, this streamlined text omits time-consuming, nonessential information and helps you quickly 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 so you understand exact meaning, and case studies, vignettes, and activities demonstrate how they're used in practice. With writing and interacting with medical terminology on almost every page, you'll learn the content by doing the work. In addition, an Evolve companion website reinforces understanding with medical animations, word games, and flash cards.

  • 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.


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  • ISBN-13: 9780323444927
  • Publisher: Saunders
  • Publisher Imprint: Saunders
  • Depth: 22
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 448
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Width: 191 mm
  • ISBN-10: 032344492X
  • Publisher Date: 13 Oct 2017
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: 8 Revised edition
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 698 gr


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