Medical Terminology: A Short Course

Quickly build a working medical vocabulary with Chabner’s Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 10th Edition! Based on Davi-Ellen Chabner's proven learning method, this streamlined text helps you master the basics of medical vocabulary, including the most frequently encountered prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Medical terms are introduced in the context of human anatomy and physiology to help you understand the exact meaning, with case studies, vignettes, and activities demonstrating how they're used in practice.

With writing and interacting with medical terminology on almost every page, you’ll learn by doing. In addition, an accessible Evolve companion website reinforces understanding with medical animations, word games, flash cards, and more. Easy-to-read, understandable language allows you, regardless of medical background, to quickly grasp and retain medical terminology. Self-teaching text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with labeling diagrams, pronunciation tests, and review sheets throughout the book.

First Person narratives help you to understand diseases and conditions from the patient’s perspective. Picture Show activities, practical case studies, and vignettes demonstrate real-life applications of medical terms in describing describe pathology and procedures. Principal Diagnosis feature shows how medical terms are used in clinical practice by asking you to read physician notes about a case and determine the patient’s principal diagnosis.

Medical Terminology Check Up at the end of each chapter reinforces your understanding of key concepts. Spotlight feature identifies and clarifies potentially confusing terminology. Full-color images illustrate anatomical and pathological terms. Body Systems Challenge self-test allows you to assess your understanding of important material at your own pace. Accessible Evolve student resources make it easier to study and review on the go.