A unique word-building approach to learning modern medical vocabulary

Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals helps students master the modern terminology of healthcare and learn techniques for decoding any new term throughout their careers. Written in a clear, concise style that focuses on the student, the text provides a solid foundation for developing an understanding of the technical language of medicine. Students are introduced to medical terminology and its essential suffixes and prefixes, and then guided through each key body system. Innovative pedagogy throughout the book offers plenty of opportunities for students to learn, practice, and connect terminology to real-world clients and clinical settings. The Tenth Edition has been updated throughout with new art, current happenings in the industry, and expanded review segments.

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