A Short Course in Medical Terminology

Nath, Judi L.

ISBN 10: 1496351479 / ISBN 13: 9781496351470

Editore: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2018

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G1496351479I3N00

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Retaining its logical organization, body systems approach, and focus on word parts, word building, and word analysis; this 4th Edition of A Short Course in Medical Terminology reflects current medical usage and is now even more concise, student-friendly, and accessible. This edition features an enhanced art and design program, a more standardized chapter structure, and a vast array of in-text and online learning resources that help students master the language of medicine as they prepare for practice in today&;s rapidly changing healthcare environment.

• eBOOK AVAILABLE. Fast, smart, and convenient, today&;s eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and much more.
• MODERNIZED AND MORE APPROACHABLE. This edition reflects today&;s practice environment and has been rewritten to be even more user-friendly for students.
• INCREASED ALIGNMENT WITH A&P TEXTS. The chapter on special senses of sight and hearing (formerly Chapter 15) now appears directly after Chapter 7, The Nervous System .
• UPDATED. Pronunciations match those in Stedman&;s Medical Dictionary but are shown phonetically to reflect the book&;s focus on oral communication.
• IMPROVED! The full-color art program&;now even more accurate and contemporary&;features new photos, illustrations, and figures with enhanced text-art integration.
• STANDARDIZED: To facilitate learning, key elements in each chapter (headings, study tables, end-of-chapter exercises, pronunciations, side bars, and quick checks) are now presented in a standard format.
• STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION SECTIONS use full-color illustrations to help students learn basic anatomy and physiology.
• CASE STUDIES connect chapter material to clinical settings through real-world applications of medical terms,
• IN-TEXT LEARNING AIDS include learning outcomes, study tables that summarize terms, Abbreviations tables that list common Abbreviations and their meanings, and end-of-chapter exercises that help students master key terminology and word parts.

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Titolo: A Short Course in Medical Terminology
Casa editrice: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Data di pubblicazione: 2018
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Good
Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket
Edizione: quarta edizione