This innovative update of the best-selling text, Medical Terminology for Health Professions, targets those who need to grasp the concepts of medical terminology quickly and easily. Written in easy-to-understand language that appeals to all learning types, this book simplifies the process of learning hundreds of difficult to pronounce medical terms into manageable steps. Full-color illustrations and an attractive new design make this book inviting and straightforward to use. Learning exercises included in both the book and the Activity CD-ROM provide valuable interactive practice for the reader as you master the concepts of medical terminology. (KEYWORDS: anatomy, physiology, prefix, suffix, word building, terminology)

Benefits:
• Free Activity CD-Rom with activities for each chapter. Includes the latest in self-guided exercises and games with feedback to encourage fun as you learn.
• NEW! An increased emphasis on word parts and their use, with word parts and their definitions in color to reinforce learning
• NEW! A new 90-term vocabulary list at the beginning of each chapter alerts readers to the key terms in the chapter and acts as a review guide.
• NEW! The new Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise is an innovative scenario at the end of each chapter. This real-life "mini story" encourages critical thinking and discussion of the hot issues in medical care today
• The innovative "see and say" pronunciation system that makes pronouncing unfamiliar terms easy
• NEW! The new Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review section includes study tips, 100 additional practice opportunities, and a 100 multiple choice question simulated examination
• 100 varied learning exercises at the end of each chapter, challenge word building questions, and 160 flashcards help the learner build confidence in working with word parts