Basic Medical Language with Flash Cards

2018

Overview

This text provides a foundation for understanding medical terminology, designed for shorter courses. It focuses on building word skills by explaining key suffixes, prefixes, and combining forms to enable recognition and definition of hundreds of medical terms. Lessons are presented by body system, introducing word parts and offering review exercises. The edition includes case studies, images, exercises, and Evolve resources to reinforce learning.

Who it's for

• Students in shorter medical terminology courses.
• Healthcare professionals seeking to build foundational vocabulary.
• Individuals needing to confidently communicate medical terms.

Key features

• Hardcover binding.
• 448 pages.
• Published in 2018 by Elsevier.
• ISBN: 9780323533195.
• Includes over 200 flash cards.
• Presents terms by body system.