Introduction to Medical Terminology - Hardcover

Ehrlich, Ann; Schroeder, Carol L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 140181137X ISBN 13: 9781401811372

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2002

Synopsis

Introduction to Medical Terminology emphasizes learning medical terminology by word part and usage and is organized by body systems. The practice software includes exercises, games and pronunciation of medical terminology. A workbook offers a wide-variety of learning exercises from matching and multiple choice to spelling and abbreviations to true/false and word building.

About this title

About the Author:

Ann Ehrlich is an experienced teacher, professional author, and lifelong student. Considered one of the leading experts in the field of medical terminology since 1988, she has written numerous books on such health topics as dental assisting, practice management, speech therapy and lymphedema.

Carol L. Schroeder has been working for more than 15 years to find innovative ways to present medical terminology at a level appropriate for this text's students. Her background in technical writing, translating, and research is invaluable in continuously updating the content and in creating innovative activities and approaches--such as the Simplified Syllabus and Human Touch stories--to enable instructors to present engaging courses that help all students succeed.

Review:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Medical Terminology Chapter 2: The Human Body in Health and Disease Chapter 3: The Skeletal System Chapter 4: The Muscular System Chapter 5: The Cardiovascular System Chapter 6: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems Chapter 7: The Respiratory System Chapter 8: The Digestive System Chapter 9: The Urinary System Chapter 11: Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears Chapter 12 Skin: The Integumentary System Chapter 13: The Endocrine System Chapter 14: The Reproductive Systems Chapter 15: Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology Appendix A: Prefixes, Word Roots (Combining Forms), and Suffixes Appendix B: Abbreviations and Meanings Appendix C: Glossary of Pathology and Procedures Index

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 140181137X
• ISBN 13: 9781401811372
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320