Medical Terminology Systems, 6th Edition + Audio CD + TermPlus 3.0

The perfect length for any course, this exceptional full-color, highly illustrated text/workbook uses a body system organization to focus on word building. This beautifully designed visual text combined with the audio CD, TermPlus 3.0, and student and instructor online tools is a unique learning package that’s a true blend of words, art, and technology. Word Building―the foundation for success begins with Barbara Gylys and the Body Systems Approach. The med term approaches and how they differ… Most med terms books teach by memorization―the whole word approach. Memorize vocabulary and then try to recognize word patterns. Gylys uses the word-building approach. First learn the patterns of medical words before you learn the vocabulary. Why does word-building work? It begins with the basics… Gylys takes a common sense approach, by introducing word elements first: Roots Combining forms Suffixes Prefixes She covers them one by one, breaking down each word part. Common English word elements are presented… This familiarity makes it easier for students to learn and break apart and build words. Students can use their understanding of word parts to decipher vocabulary. Mnemonic devices, interactive activities (in the book and on the CD) make word-building fun and this in turn increases retention…no more tedious memorization, students learn by breaking down and rebuilding words! “From my years of teaching, I found it was much easier for students to learn word parts directly associated with a body system (or specialty area), and this has been the key to my approach in all of my texts and software products.” ―Barbara A. Gylys

The courseware is designed to give educators complete control and the ability to customize the course to fit their needs. MTO is designed with the instructor in mind. From the initial menu screen, users can easily link to all MTO courseware features in a format that works in tandem with the text. An alphabetical listing of terms is provided, each with an audio pronunciation along with its definition, to help reinforce spelling, foster clearer understanding of the term's meaning and enhance memorization. Case study questions are included for reviewing for quizzes and tests. MTO also features dynamic illustrations that allow users to identify words and their meanings visually as an effective way to learn medical terminology. This version of Medical Terminology Online accompanies Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach, 5th Edition, providing a seamless integration between text and online courseware. Package includes text, audio, and IMT v2.0.