Medical Terminology: An Innovative and Successful Approach

Medical Terminology: An innovative and Successful Approach provides the fastest and most efficient way to master medical language and the key to excelling in the workplace or classroom. Rather than relying on the rote memorization of individual words, this book focuses on teaching Greek and Latin combining forms (prefixes, suffixes, and word roots). The text demonstrates how to break down complex terms into their components, allowing the student to instantaneously deduce the meaning of words that he or she has never seen before. The unique design allows for very efficient study sessions, easy quick reference, and maximum portability. Definitions and examples are given in carefully laid out charts, and the coil binding allows the text to remain in the perfect position during intermittent periods of extensive study. The book's custom size also means it easily fits in bags, purses, and most laboratory coat pockets. The text is complimented by an interactive website. When used together, the book and the website provide a dynamic and highly effective way to master medical language. The customizable web-based applications and training programs include flashcards, crossword puzzles, and randomized exams. The website tracks the individual student's progress, allowing each student to tailor the exercises to focus on particular problem areas. The interactive site also goes beyond the book by introducing thousands of new medical terms for further study. The student is allowed to define these words based his or her newly-acquired knowledge of combining forms. When used in tandem, the text and website provide significant advantages over other terminology books.