Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 9th Edition (Spiral Bound)

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS

The 9th Edition of Medical Terminology for Health Professions provides a proven framework for mastering the complex language of modern healthcare. This resource is specifically designed to help students transition from basic understanding to clinical fluency through a simplified focus on word parts, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words.

By emphasizing the building blocks of medical language, the text enables learners to decode unfamiliar terms efficiently. This edition incorporates the latest industry standards, ensuring that all definitions, procedures, and illustrations reflect contemporary medical practice and documentation requirements.

Inside this book, you'll find:

• A comprehensive word-building system focusing on essential prefixes, suffixes, and roots.

• Updated coverage of emerging topics including COVID-19 and gender identity terminology.

• Real-life medical scenarios that apply vocabulary to practical clinical situations.

• Pronunciation guides and interactive exercises to improve verbal communication skills.

• Detailed illustrations and data reflecting the most current healthcare procedures.

• Expanded sections on advanced directives, dental procedures, and diabetic pathology.

Perfect for students in allied health, nursing, and medical assisting programs seeking a reliable foundation in healthcare communication.

Product Details

• Author: Ann Ehrlich, Carol Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina Smith

• Publisher: Cengage Learning

• Edition: 9th

• Format: Spiral-bound

• Publication Date: February 1, 2023

• Language: English

• Pages: 672

• Dimensions: 9.25 x 1.25 x 10.75 inches

• Item Weight: 3.15 pounds

• ISBN-10: 035751369X

• ISBN-13: 978-0357513699