Medical Terminology: A Living Language, Texas Edition
Medical Terminology: A Living Language, Texas Edition, uses a carefully constructed learning system to help students master medical language and apply it to real-world contexts.
- Students learn how to use word parts to build terms, within the context of basic anatomy and physiology.
- Streamlined medical terminology content in a highly visual format helps students interested in the health sciences field succeed.
- Includes a comprehensive list of word parts and additional practice problems targeting spelling, adjective formation, and grasp of basic anatomy and physiology
Medical Terminology CTE Program with Digital Resources
This Texas Edition provides streamlined medical terminology content in a highly visual format to help students interested in the health sciences field succeed.
Highly Visual Format
Illustrations and other aids help connect the terminology to specific structures or systems, making Medical Terminology easier to understand and memorize
Self-Assessment Opportunities
Practice as You Go “speed bumps” were added to this edition as a way for students to gauge their own progress throughout the course.
Student Empowerment Online
The Pearson MyLab® platform provides interactive resources so students can explore health science topics in greater depth and at their own pace.
Prepare Students for Certification
Medical Terminology meets the standards for the Medical Terminology Certification from YouScience™
Medical Terminology Technical Education Teaching Solutions
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New to the Texas Edition
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Clear Goals to Guide Learning
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Word Learning Aids
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Pearson MyLab® Online Resources
New to the Texas Edition
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Helps Visual LearnersA new, streamlined design appeals to visual learners.
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Terminology Aligned to Body Focus AreasChapters have been reorganized to match each group of terms to chapter-specific body focus areas.
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Updated PronunciationsPhonetic pronunciations have been updated.
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Chapters Open with Revamped TerminologyUpdated Terminology section at the beginning of each chapter.
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Student Progress Self-ChecksPractice As You Go “speed bumps” have been added for student progress self-check.
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Improved Practice OpportunitiesEnd-of-Chapter Practice Exercises have been revamped to improve knowledge retention.
Clear Goals to Guide Learning
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Comprehensive Word PartsThe text includes a comprehensive list of word parts and additional practice problems targeting spelling, adjective formation, and grasp of basic anatomy and physiology.
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Clarity for Learning ObjectivesObjectives at the beginning of each module visually display the skills and knowledge needed for successful completion.
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Conceptual ExercisesLabeling Exercises and Practice Exercises help reinforce key concepts.
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Review QuestionsReview Questions at the end of each section allow students to measure their progress.
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Real-World ApplicationsChapter Reviews feature real-world applications, such as Medical Records Analysis, Chart Note Transcription, and Case Studies.
Word Learning Aids
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Key TermsKey Terms at the beginning of each chapter make it easy to gain an overview and help with high-level review of the content.
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Color CodingColor-coded Word Parts make each textbook feature easy to recognize throughout.
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Useful FeaturesUseful features such as Med Term Tip, Word Watch, or What’s in a Name offer creative ways to gain understanding and to memorize key terminology.
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Terminology TablesTerminology Tables display all chapter-relevant terms in one convenient location.
Pearson MyLab® Online Resources
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Student eTextThe full student eText comes with search, navigation, and note-taking functions like a real textbook.
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Instructional VideosEngaging instructional videos reinforce terms and concepts.
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Guided LecturesGuided Lectures feature the author of the book presenting narrated overviews for each chapter.
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Assignments and AssessmentsInteractive homework assignments and assessments offer instant feedback that is also recorded to the Gradebook.
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Instructor SupportA wealth of features is available to teachers, including making assignments for the class or individual students, plus tracking and reporting progress.
Online Platforms for your Medical Terminology CTE Program
Pearson MyLab® Medical Terminology is a powerful online training solution ideal for both students and teachers, whether in a classroom or a remote environment.
Additional Medical Terminology Resources
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Downloadable Teacher Resources
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TestGen® Test Bank and Software
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Visual Aid PowerPoint® and Dynamic Rise Presentations
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Answer Keys
Downloadable Teacher Resources
Access the complete collection of Teacher Resources provided for Medical Terminology.
Download Teacher Resources
TestGen® Test Bank and Software
Teachers can quickly select questions and create tests that align with the textbook. With customization available, creating multiple versions for academic integrity is an easy process.
Visual Aid PowerPoint® and Dynamic Rise Presentations
Pre-made presentations correlate to the content of each chapter, so teachers can easily use them during an in-person lecture or an online class.
Answer Keys
The downloadable Student Activity - Guide Answer Key includes answers to all activities and lab scenarios.
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