Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The Text - Medical terminology tables of combining forms and abbreviations that include the phonetic spelling of each term
- End-of-chapter/section exercises, including matching and short answer
- Full color illustrations with anatomical and word root labels
- Recall, review, and chart note activities as well as pronunciation practice
- Easy-to-read, non-technical language appropriate for all students
Medical Language Lab - Lessons that correspond to the chapters in the text
- Integrated ebook with highlighting, note-taking and bookmarking capabilities for review and study on the go
"Pretest" that creates personalized Study Plans, identifying the lessons where students need to focus their study time - "Pronunciation Guides" to improve speaking skills by listening to audio files linked to definitions from Taber's, the bestselling dictionary for health care students
- "Critical Listening," audio recordings of clinical dialogue followed by questions to build understanding of language in context and develop the ability to respond appropriately
- Lecture videos that present must-know concepts along with learning style tips to identify the ways students learn best
- Practice exercises that increase retention and comprehension
- Interactive flash cards available for studying on-the-go
- "Student Gradebook" that tracks each student's progress through each lesson and the grade they have earned, while identifying areas for additional study
Synopsis
The essentials of medical terminology for the short, self-paced, or online course
Medical Terminology Express + Medical Language Lab work together to create an immersive, multimedia experience for students and complete teaching materials for instructors that are perfect for a short course online, hybrid or in the classroom.
The text leads students to proficiency through proven word-building and competency-based techniques, while the online program, Medical Language Lab, tracks student progress until they've mastered the language of medicine.
An access code inside new, print texts unlocks the ebook and Medical Language Lab for students.
Text
Now in its 3rd Edition, Medical Terminology Express adapts Barbara Gylys's proven word-building techniques for the short-course. Organized by body system, this text demonstrates the connection between anatomical structures and associated medial word roots.
Medical Language Lab
Online. Interactive. Progressive.
Medical Language Lab guides students step by step from basic through advanced levels of proficiency to become confident medical language speakers. A wealth of audio case studies, progressive exercises, lecture videos, and a pronunciation guide and activities, plus an integrated e-book version of the text offer multiple paths to learning success. This immersive, multimedia experience guides students and tracks their progress as they apply word-building concepts for practice and application.