Medical Terminology Express: A Short-Course Approach by Body System Third Edition [Minkštas viršelis]

"Medical Terminology Express has evolved due to the growing demand for a straightforward, easy-to-understand short-course textbook. The book is written in an engaging, nontechnical language that relates to students of all backgrounds and levels of education. It is designed as an uncomplicated passageway to learning the language of medicine. No natural science background is needed to absorb the information in the textbook. Keeping in mind that the needs of students from various educational environments differ, this text and its associated electronic resources are constructed for use in colleges, universities, career schools, online courses, and other educational environments that offer a medical terminology course. The design and flexibility of Medical Terminology Express, third edition, enable its use as a self-instructional book, as an eBook, or as a text in traditional lecture and classroom environments"--

The Text

• Medical terminology tables of combining forms and abbreviations that include the phonetic spelling of each term
• End-of-chapter/section exercises, including matching and short answer
• Full-color illustrations with anatomical and word root labels
• Recall, review, and chart note activities as well as pronunciation practice
• Easy-to-read, non-technical language appropriate for all students

Medical Language Lab

• Lessons that correspond to the chapters in the text
• Integrated ebook with highlighting, note-taking and bookmarking capabilities for review and study on the go
• “Pretest” that creates personalized Study Plans, identifying the lessons where students need to focus their study time
• “Pronunciation Guides” to improve speaking skills by listening to audio files linked to definitions from Taber’s, the bestselling dictionary for health care students
• “Critical Listening,” audio recordings of clinical dialogue followed by questions to build understanding of language in context and develop the ability to respond appropriately
• Lecture videos that present must-know concepts along with learning-style tips to identify the ways students learn best
• Practice exercises that increase retention and comprehension
• Interactive flash cards available for studying on-the-go
• “Student Gradebook” that tracks each student’s progress through each lesson and the grade they have earned, while identifying areas for additional study