Medical Terminology Online is a fun, interactive way to help you master the medical vocabulary presented in Chabner's Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 5th Edition. Dynamic online learning modules correspond to textbook chapters and feature threaded case studies that introduce you to terminology related to the care of a patient with a specific medical condition. Video clips, animations, and slide shows clearly demonstrate the meaning and use of common medical terms, while engaging exercises challenge you to apply them to real-world scenarios.
- Narrated animations and slide shows clearly demonstrate physiologic processes and help you master difficult concepts.
- Over 200 anatomical, disease, and disorder illustrations visually reinforce your understanding of medical terms.
- Pop-up tables of word parts and medical terms help you recognize, pronounce, and understand both common and unfamiliar health care terminology.
- Interactive exercises strengthen your recall and recognition of medical terms by using flash cards, case studies, pronunciation, word building, labeling, listen and spell, image association, pop-up review, hangman, matching, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank activities.
- Threaded case studies follow a patient with a particular medical condition throughout an entire module to show you the real-life applications of medical terminology.
- End-of-module case studies test your knowledge of medical terms.
- Medical record activities familiarize you with a variety of entries in the medical record.
- Age Matters tables include terminology for pediatric and geriatric pathology.
- Internet activities encourage you to use online resources to research key topics.
- Special icons link to pop-ups on useful topics such as Fast Fact, Learning Links, Careers, Discussion Topics, and Be Careful!
- Bolded terms throughout the modules link you to a glossary of over 5,000 terms, with definitions and audio pronunciations in English and Spanish.
- Outcome-based learning approach provides objectives for each module, with quizzes and exams to help you measure your progress.
- New terms and abbreviations keep you up to date with the latest advances in technology and changes in health care delivery.