As of February 15th 2017: Each new print copy of Essential Medical Terminology, Enhanced Fourth Edition now ships with access to Navigate 2 at no additional cost. Navigate 2 Advantage Access unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools.
Essential Medical Terminology, Fourth Edition is included in the 2015 edition of the essential collection of Doody's Core Titles.
Essential Medical Terminology, Enhanced Fourth Edition is updated with a new full-color design as well as new and revised terms and definitions. The Enhanced Fourth Edition includes more than 200 full-color photos, illustrations, and tables to enhance key points and aid comprehension.
This best-selling introduction to medical terminology is based on the body-systems method and is flexible enough to be used in traditional or self-instructional course formats. Suited for students of all levels in the health professions, this accessible text provides the appropriate amount of detail needed to learn the basics of medical terminology. After learning the fundamentals of pronunciation, students can study the chapters in any order the instructor deems appropriate.
NEW TO THE FOURTH EDITION
* New and revised terms
* Additional test questions
* Objectives added to selected chapters
* Updated bibliography in Appendix B
* Several new interactive learning tools
* Now with Navigate 2 Advantage Access
IN-MARGIN BOXED FEATURES
* Confusing Medical Terms - Compares and defines similar sounding terms
* Pharmacology and Medical Terminology - Relates medical terminology to drugs and their classification, function, and active ingredients
* Allied Health Professions - Lists specialties and specialists
* New full-color photographs and illustrations showing common clinical disorders and associated anatomy
Instructor Resources
* Test Bank featuring 958 questions
* Slides in PowerPoint Format for each chapter
* Instructor's Manual with Suggested Activities, Case Study and Final Exam
