Davies Medical Terminology

Takes account of advances since the previous edition in such areas as clinical imaging, surgery, biochemistry, immunology and medical microbiology. Other features include a reorganized format for easy reference, an expanded glossary and new sections on plurals, adjectives and anatomical terms.

This essentials-level learning resource is organized by body systems and is designed for short medical terminology courses. Part One of the text begins with basic analysis of medical terms, common anatomical roots, suffixes and prefixes. Part Two features chapters on each of the body systems, leading with anatomy and physiology, then moving on to terminology, pronunciation, abbreviations and exercises. Supplements Text & Audiotape Value Package 0-8273-9431-4 Instructor's Manual 0-314-17130-8 Pronunciation Audiotape including duplication rights 0-314-14131-6

Supported by a new, dedicated mobile app and a suite of online learning tools, the groundbreaking ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, Second Edition, is now even more effective for today’s learners. Ideal for brief, introductory, or essentials courses, this proven text teaches fundamental medical terms using word parts, without bogging down in detailed anatomy and physiology discussions. A highly visual approach—with abundant use of tables, charts, and illustrations—makes the text an effective resource for students of diverse backgrounds, including ESL speakers, students focused on career preparation, and auditory and visual learners. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

This is a must-have, on-the-spot, quick reference tool for medical terminology. Medical terms, especially multisyllabic ones such as laryngotracheobronchitis, can be overwhelming, but with this quick reference, definitions are easy to find and understand. And the information is made handy anytime and anywhere! Features Alphabetical order of terms makes it easy to search for information. Terms using the same word element are "chunked" together to make them easier to learn and remember. Comprehensive appendices provide common prefixes and suffixes, rules for forming plurals, a pronunciation table and illustrations. An easy-to-learn system is provided to help the user analyze medical words into their word elements (prefixes, roots, suffixes) then define and combine the elements to determine definitions. Memory Keys associate words and word elements with interesting facts about their derivation throughout the book.

Now in full color! This essentials-level learning resource is organized by body system, and is designed for short courses or self-study, self-paced learning. The earlier chapters include a basic analysis of medical terminology, common anatomical roots, prefixes, suffixes, and terms relevant to body organization. The later chapters are organized by body systems, which include basic anatomy and physiology, term analysis, pronunciations, abbreviations, and exercises. NEW TO THIS EDITION: · New full color art enhances user understanding of basic anatomy and physiology terminology · Expanded appendices include word element to definition and definition to word element to help with comprehension and understanding of terms · Free Practice CD-ROM comes complete with word pronunciations along with review exercise activities, and games for effective review. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.