Medical Terminology: A Short Course
Seiten
2026
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10th edition
Churchill Livingstone (Verlag)
9780443280955 (ISBN)
Churchill Livingstone (Verlag)
9780443280955 (ISBN)
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Quickly build a working medical vocabulary with Chabner’s Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 10th Edition! Based on Davi-Ellen Chabner's proven learning method, this streamlined text helps you master the basics of medical vocabulary, including 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 the exact meaning, with case studies, vignettes, and activities demonstrating how they're used in practice. With writing and interacting with medical terminology on almost every page, you’ll learn by doing. In addition, an accessible Evolve companion website reinforces understanding with medical animations, word games, flash cards, and more.
Easy-to-read, 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
Body Systems Challenge self-test allows you to assess your understanding of important material at your own pace
Accessible Evolve student resources make it easier to study and review on the go
NEW At the Clinic appendix presents medical scenarios based on material covered in the text, engaging you in real-world clinical practice situations with multiple-choice questions to reinforce your understanding
NEW Highlight on X feature, located within chapters and in each section of the Body Systems appendix, presents one condition related to content presented on the page (e.g., afib, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease) and provides additional insight into the associated pathology, treatment, and health promotion for each
UPDATED content on quickly evolving conditions (e.g., diagnosis/treatment of cancer, obesity, heart disease, robotic surgery) is incorporated throughout the text and includes health promotion
EXPANDED Immunity, Vaccinations and Treatments appendix features broadened coverage that addresses updated vaccination development and immunological treatment of cancer
ENHANCED chapter exercises pose clinically relevant questions to expand your exposure to medical practice application
UPDATED images throughout the book include improved clinical photos of procedures and conditions, as well as pathology images with references to how the body appears in health vs disease, as applicable
Easy-to-read, 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
Body Systems Challenge self-test allows you to assess your understanding of important material at your own pace
Accessible Evolve student resources make it easier to study and review on the go
NEW At the Clinic appendix presents medical scenarios based on material covered in the text, engaging you in real-world clinical practice situations with multiple-choice questions to reinforce your understanding
NEW Highlight on X feature, located within chapters and in each section of the Body Systems appendix, presents one condition related to content presented on the page (e.g., afib, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease) and provides additional insight into the associated pathology, treatment, and health promotion for each
UPDATED content on quickly evolving conditions (e.g., diagnosis/treatment of cancer, obesity, heart disease, robotic surgery) is incorporated throughout the text and includes health promotion
EXPANDED Immunity, Vaccinations and Treatments appendix features broadened coverage that addresses updated vaccination development and immunological treatment of cancer
ENHANCED chapter exercises pose clinically relevant questions to expand your exposure to medical practice application
UPDATED images throughout the book include improved clinical photos of procedures and conditions, as well as pathology images with references to how the body appears in health vs disease, as applicable
Davi-Ellen Chabner's name is synonymous with medical terminology. She was the first to write a text on learning med term by body system using word parts. She is the author of two best-selling medical terminology books-The Language of Medicine and Medical Terminology: A Short Course.
1. BASIC WORD STRUCTURE
2. ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY
3. SUFFIXES
4. PREFIXES
5. MEDICAL SPECIALISTS
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 2.2.2026 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 191 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 450 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika |
| ISBN-13 | 9780443280955 / 9780443280955 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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