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AShortCourse inMedicalTerminology,ThirdEdition C. EdwardCollins 978-1-4511-7606-3 •October2013 • Softbound • 7” x10” •468pp.

Master the medical terminology you need for your future career with A Short Course inMedical Terminology, Third Edition and its accompanyingback-of-the-bookandonline resources.Usinga concise mnemonic approach, this book shows you how to memorize word parts and use word building to learn medical terminology. The book covers terminology related to structure and function, diseases and disorders, abbreviations,medical specialties (includingpharmacology), andhealthprofessions. Features • NEW! Additional chapter exerciseswithmorevariety for funand efficient practiceare integrated into thenarrative. • NEW! FlashcardandAudioPronunciationactivities , available onlineandon the, are indicatedby icons in the text todrive student usage. • NEW! Anenhancedart programwith20newphotosvisually reinforces the content. • NEW!Top200DrugsPharmacologyFlashCardswithAudio Pronunciations , availableonlineandon the, help studentsmaster pharmacology terms. • NEW! Enhancedonline student resources provideadditional opportunities for students topractice. • UPDATED!CaseStudies nowhighlight the rolemedical terminologyplays in communication tohelp student connectwhat theyare learning topractice. • Helpyour students connectwhat theyare learning to clinical practicewith redesigned CaseStudies that highlight the role medical terminologyplays in communication. • Enhance student mastery ofmedical terminologywithawide varietyof exercises integrated into thenarrative for funandefficient practice • Reinforce the learningprocesswith thebook’s conciseanduser- friendlyapproach, logical organization, and study tables that summarize chapter terms inaneasy-to-reference format • Increase studentmasterywith WordSense features that highlight fun facts aboutmedical or easily confused terms. • Helpyour students learnwordparts, definitions, andabbreviations with WordElementsandAbbreviations tables. • Introduceyour students to thevarietyof health careprofessions with theoverviewof practiceandpractitioners included ineach specialty-based chapter. • Increase student retentionwith ChapterQuizzes that allow students to test theirmastery. • Giveyour students access toanEnglish toSpanishAudio PronunciationGuideonline.

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Table of Contents Part1: Introduction toMedical Terminology Ch. 1: AnalyzingMedicalTerms Ch. 2: Common Suffixes andPrefixes Part2: BodySystems Ch. 3:TheBody’sOrganization Ch. 4:The Integumentary System Ch. 5:The Skeletal System Ch. 6:TheMuscular System Ch. 7:TheNervous System Ch. 8:The Endocrine System Ch. 9:TheCardiovascular System Ch. 10:The Lymphatic System and Immunity Ch. 11:TheRespiratory System Ch. 12:TheDigestive System Ch. 13:TheUrinary System Ch. 14:TheReproductive System Ch. 15:The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing Appendices

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