Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide, Ninth Edition helps readers develop a fundamental knowledge of the medical terminology necessary for a career in any healthcare setting.
The text opens with a general introduction to word parts and the human body as a whole, followed by an overview of diseases and treatments. Each subsequent chapter on the individual body systems begins with an illustrated overview of the system with definitions of key terms relevant to that system. Tables of word parts and exercises on using them follow. The sequence of the systems chapters follows the same order as that found in traditional A and P courses.
Turning to the abnormal, a section on diseases and treatments is included, followed by definitions of related key terms.
Navigate the language of healthcare through vivid illustrations and clear overviews of human anatomy and diseases. Organized by word parts and body systems, each section provides key definitions and practical exercises, helping learners master essential medical vocabulary for varied healthcare settings.
