Medical Terminology

An Anatomy and Physiology Systems Approach

• Author(s): Bonnie F. Fremgen, Suzanne S. Frucht, Suzanne Frucht,
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Pages: 622
• ISBN_10: 0130311820
  ISBN_13: 9780130311825
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Family & Relationships / General , Health & Fitness / General , Medical / Allied Health Services / General , Medical / Anatomy , Medical / Dictionaries & Terminology , Medical / Nursing / General , Self-Help / Aging ,

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Medical TerminologyAn Anatomy and Physiology Systems Approach
Second Edition

A consistent, logical format combined with a true-to-life portrait of medical terminology in the health field make this text "the ideal "for presenting essential information in a way that will gain interest. Appropriate in all medical terminology courses, it uses full-color photographs, figures, and illustrations of actual procedures to facilitate understanding. Text exercises combined with a comprehensive technology package provide a broad spectrum of practice and review opportunities. Features include:

• A "New" refined and consistent organization - working in the same format, each chapter includes important subtopics including: anatomy and physiology, word building, vocabulary, pathology, procedures, diagnostic/lab tests and abbreviations.
• "New " end-of-chapter Chart Note Transcription Exercises - critical thinking patient scenarios that focus on utilizing medical terminology in medical reports.
• "New" Professional Profile Boxes - highlights of real-life career opportunities pertaining to each chapter's discussions.
• "A New " Special Topics Chapter -presents the medical terminology specific to healthcare industries.
• "New " Word Building - demonstrates how definitions can be reasoned out by translating individual word parts.
• "A New " Chapter on Pharmacology.
• Case Studies - scenarios complete with critical thinking questions.

"For complete utilization of resources check out the NEW comprehensive technology package that accompanies this text! "

• Student CD-ROM - packaged FREE with every text - Hosting a variety of interactive study aids, this cross-platform CD-ROM includes practice tests, labeling exercises, word building, spelling bee, flashcards, and an audio glossary.
• Companion Website: www.prenhall.com/fremgen - Visit this online study aid and find objectives, an audio glossary, chapter challenge, and "check your progress" exercises.
• Online Courses in BlackBoard, WebCT, and CourseCompass platforms.

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