Medical Terminology A Short Course

Summary: Use the method that has worked for more than 2 million students! Davi-Ellen Chabner's step-by-step method is the easiest way to learn medical terminology! A Short Course shows you how to quickly decipher the meaning of useful medical terms by breaking them down into smaller word parts. The self-teaching format reinforces what you learn and instantly improves your communication in the medical setting. Inside, you'll f...ind... * Simple, non-technical, easy-to-understand explanations of common medical terms. * Dynamic illustrations and photographs that make terminology come alive. * Case studies and vignettes using medical terms in real-life situations. * Appendices with valuable added information covering body systems, diagnostic tests and procedures, abbreviations, and more. * Mini-Dictionary of Medical Terms and a Glossary of Word Parts! Plus, the New edition makes this book even more useful! * Interactive CD-ROM includes additional exercises, a new image glossary, and an audio glossary. * More case studies and medical reports help you see medical terms in action. * Enhanced Spanish glossary contains new illustrations of the human body with labels in English and Spanish. * Medical Scrambles make learning fun. * Picture Show scenarios highlight actual medical procedures. [read more]