Medical Terminology. A Short Course

1. BASIC WORD STRUCTURE
2. ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY
3. SUFFIXES
4. PREFIXES
5. MEDICAL SPECIALISTS

Description

Quickly build a working medical vocabulary with Chabner’s Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 10th Edition. Based on Davi-Ellen Chabner's proven learning method, this streamlined text helps you master the basics of medical vocabulary, including commonly encountered prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Medical terms are introduced in the context of human anatomy and physiology to ensure accurate understanding, with case studies, vignettes, and activities demonstrating real-world usage.

With writing and interactive activities on almost every page, learning is reinforced through active participation. An accessible Evolve companion website further supports learning with medical animations, word games, flash cards, and additional resources.

New to this edition

• NEW! At the Clinic appendix presents medical scenarios based on text content, engaging learners with real-world clinical situations and multiple-choice questions.
• NEW! Highlight on X feature presents conditions related to chapter content (e.g., atrial fibrillation, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease), offering insight into pathology, treatment, and health promotion.
• UPDATED! Content addressing rapidly evolving conditions such as cancer, obesity, heart disease, and robotic surgery, with integrated health promotion.
• EXPANDED! Immunity, Vaccinations, and Treatments appendix with updated coverage of vaccine development and immunologic cancer therapies.
• ENHANCED! Chapter exercises featuring clinically relevant questions to strengthen application skills.
• UPDATED! Images throughout the book, including improved clinical and pathology photos illustrating health versus disease.

Key Features

• Clear, easy-to-understand language suitable for learners of all medical backgrounds.
• Self-teaching text/workbook format with labeling diagrams, pronunciation tests, and review sheets.
• First-person narratives that present diseases and conditions from the patient’s perspective.
• Picture Show activities, case studies, and vignettes demonstrating real-life applications of medical terminology.
• Principal Diagnosis feature challenges learners to interpret physician notes and determine diagnoses.
• Medical Terminology Check Up at the end of each chapter reinforces key concepts.
• Spotlight feature clarifies potentially confusing terminology.
• Full-color images illustrating anatomical and pathological terms.
• Body Systems Challenge self-tests allow learners to assess understanding at their own pace.
• Evolve student resources support flexible, on-the-go study and review.