Medical Terminology Complete! |
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| Author:
| Wingerd, Bruce |
| ISBN: | 978-0-13-470122-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2018 |
| Publisher: | Pearson Education
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $139.99 |
Book Description:
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For courses in medical terminology.
A self-guided learning approach to medical terminology
Medical Terminology Complete! takes a programmed approach to presenting the most current language of healthcare. Organized by body system, the text conveys the medical terms used in medical offices, hospitals and clinics, together with essential A&P information. Students get contextual step-by-step practice building medical terms.
The 4th Edition improves clinical...
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For courses in medical terminology.
A self-guided learning approach to medical terminology
Medical Terminology Complete! takes a programmed approach to presenting the most current language of healthcare. Organized by body system, the text conveys the medical terms used in medical offices, hospitals and clinics, together with essential A&P information. Students get contextual step-by-step practice building medical terms.
The 4th Edition improves clinical training for students poised to launch a healthcare career. New types of chapter-ending exercises, such as Define the Combining Form and Complete the Labels exercises, round out a comprehensive series of practice opportunities.
Hallmark features of this title
Step-by-step word building
- Word Part Reminders show you how to combine word parts to form a term.
- Word Part Breakdowns identify word parts with color-coded prefixes, combining forms and suffixes.
- Word-Building Exercises provide practice assembling word parts to form many of the medical terms students are in the process of learning.
Practical applications
- Medical Report exercises combine medical case studies and comprehension questions to expose the real-world applications of medical terminology.
New and updated features of this title
Revised approach
- UPDATED: A shift from a biological perspective to a more clinical one better serves students entering healthcare careers.
A&P reinforcement
- NEW: Image labeling frames draw connections between anatomy and medical terms.
- NEW: Complete the Labels is a new review of basic anatomy in the Anatomy and Physiology Terms section. Students are asked to label the illustrations.
Learning aids
- NEW: Define the Combining Form exercises show how combining forms fit into terms.
- EXPANDED: Many new medically accurate illustrations and photographs help learners visualize concepts and grasp the meanings of selected terms.
- UPDATED: Key terms in each body system chapter are listed alphabetically, with color-coded word parts and a phonetic pronunciation. They have been screened and revised for accuracy.