Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 9th Edition
Master the complex language of healthcare with Medical Terminology for Health Professions. Now in its ninth edition, this market-leading resource is designed to simplify the process of memorizing medical terms by focusing on the building blocks of language: essential prefixes, suffixes, and root words. By breaking down complex terms into their component parts, the text helps readers build a foundational vocabulary necessary for success in any healthcare career.
The content reflects the latest real-world medical practices, providing updated definitions, procedures, illustrations, and data. This edition features expanded coverage of critical contemporary topics, including COVID-19, gender identity and reassignment, advanced directives, durable medical equipment, dental procedures, and diabetic pathology. Every chapter encourages active learning through exercises focused on pronunciation, real-life medical scenarios, and critical thinking challenges.
Product Details
- Author: Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder Smith
- Edition: 9th Edition
- Publisher: Cengage Learning
- ISBN-10: 035751369X
- ISBN-13: 978-0357513699
- Publication Date: February 1, 2023
- Language: English
