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Wolters Kluwer
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BASIC SCIENCE
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND REFERENCE
Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide
Eighth Edition
Barbara Janson Cohen BA, MEd
DelawareCountyCommunityCollege, Broomall, DelawareCounty, Pennsylvania
February 2016 / Softbound / 8.375” x 10.875” / 704 pp
978-1-4963-1888-6
DESCRIPTION
Now packed with new illustrations and more
clinically relevant than ever before, this fully
updated Eighth Edition of
MedicalTerminology:
An IllustratedGuide
helps readers develop a
fundamental knowledge of the medical terminology
necessary for a career in any health care setting.
To help students learn both medical terms and how
they are used in real-world settings, this reader-
friendly book demonstrates how medical terms
are built from word parts (Part 1), introduces body
structures, diseases, and treatments (Part 2),
and covers each body system (Part 3). Accessible
content, a logical organization, and reinforcing drills
in every chapter combine to help readers master
the information they need for success in their future
careers.
An enhanced art program, many new, clinically
focused case studies, and an improved online
teaching and learning resources (including prepU
adaptive quizzing) make this Eighth Edition ideal
for classroom instruction, independent study, or
distance learning.
FEATURES
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Chapter-opening Case Studies and Learning
Objectives put medical terminology in context
and help you identify learning goals.
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Pretests give you an opportunity to assess your
knowledge before reading each chapter and
assess your progress after completing the chapter.
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New and enhanced full-color drawings and
photographs, including clinical illustrations, tissue
micrographs, and figures, clarify the text.
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Case studies focus on current issues
and hot topics to prepare you for the types of
challenges you’ll encounter in practice.
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Key Terms sections list the terms most commonly
used, while Supplementary Terms cover more
specialized terms in a later section.
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Easy-to-reference Word Part tables in every
chapter present roots, prefixes, and suffixes, along
with examples of their use in medical terminology.
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A greater emphasis on clinical illustrations brings
concepts to life and helps you connect learning to
practice.
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Chapter-opening Ancillaries at a Glance sections
identify online learning tools available to assist in
concept mastery (including
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prepU adaptive quizzing). In addition, icons in
the margins alert you to specific tools available
online.
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Clinical Perspectives boxes focus on body
processes and techniques used in clinical settings
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Health Professions boxes focus on a variety of
health careers and demonstrate how medical
terminology is used in clinical settings.
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Focus on Words boxes provide historical or other
interesting information on selected terms within a
chapter.
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For Your Reference boxes provide additional
information on medical terms.
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An extensive chapter review includes case studies
that present terminology in the context of a
medical report and related questions that test
your cumulative knowledge.
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Chapter-ending exercises, including matching,
word building, and other reinforcement tools,
help you master each chapter’s content.
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A wide range of interactive learning activities,
including flash cards, word-building, and Listen
& Label, Look & Label, Pronounce It, Spell It, and
exercises, as well as games (including Quiz Show,
crossword puzzles, hangman), help you study and
review.