As of February 2017: Each new print copy now includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools.
Essential Medical Terminology, Fourth Edition is updated with a new full-color design as well as new and revised terms and definitions. The Fourth Edition includes more than 200 full-color photos, illustrations, and tables to enhance key points and aid comprehension.
This best-selling introduction to medical terminology is based on the body-systems method and is flexible enough to be used in traditional or self-instructional course formats. Suited for students of all levels in the health professions, this accessible text provides the appropriate amount of detail needed to learn the basics of medical terminology. After learning the fundamentals of pronunciation, students can study the chapters in any order the instructor deems appropriate.
Essential Medical Terminology, Fourth Edition is included in the 2015 edition of the essential collection of Doodys Core Titles.
NEW TO THE FOURTH EDITION
New and revised terms
Additional test questions
Objectives added to selected chapters
Updated bibliography in Appendix B
Several new interactive learning tools
Now with Navigate 2 Advantage Access
IN-MARGIN BOXED FEATURES
Confusing Medical Terms Compares and defines similar sounding terms
Pharmacology and Medical Terminology Relates medical terminology to drugs and their classification, function, and active ingredients
Allied Health Professions Lists specialties and specialists
New full-color photographs and illustrations showing common clinical disorders and associated anatomy
Instructor Resources
Test Bank featuring 958 questions
Slides in PowerPoint Format for each chapter
Instructors Manual with Suggested Activities, Case Study and Final Exam
UnitI Word Parts and Medical Terminology
Chapter1 Word Pronunciations
Chapter2 Word Parts and Word Building Rules
UnitII Root Words, Medical Terminology, and Patient Care
Chapter3 Bacteria, Color, and Some Medical Terms
Chapter4 Body Openings and Plural Endings
Chapter5 Numbers, Positions, and Directions
Chapter6 Medical and Health Professions
UnitIII Abbreviations
Chapter7 Medical Abbreviations
Chapter8 Diagnostic and Laboratory Abbreviations
UnitIV Review
Chapter9 Review of Word Parts from Units I, II, and III
UnitV Medical Terminology and Body Systems
Chapter10 Body Organs and Parts
Chapter11 Integumentary System
Chapter12 Digestive System
Chapter13 Respiratory System
Chapter14 Cardiovascular System
Chapter15 Nervous System
Chapter16 Genitourinary System
Chapter17 Musculoskeletal System
Chapter18 Eyes and Ears
Chapter19 Endocrine System
Chapter20 Cancer Medicine
Science Technology System
Nanna Cross, PhD has worked as a faculty member in dietetic and physician education programs teaching clinical nutrition courses and supervising dietetic interns in clinical practicums. Dr. Cross worked as a clinical dietitian at the University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics and as a consulting dietitian for Home Care, Hospice, Head Start and Long-Term Care facilities.
