Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 8th Edition, is a textbook by Davi-Ellen Chabner designed to introduce foundational healthcare vocabulary. The volume presents medical terms within the context of human anatomy and physiology, demonstrating how clinical language relates directly to body structures.

Core subject areas encompass basic word building blocks, including prefixes and suffixes, alongside the structural organization of the body, medical specialists, and clinical case reports. Supplemental reference sections address diagnostic procedures, clinical abbreviations, and allied health professions.

A self-teaching text and workbook format supports active study, allowing readers regardless of their medical background to practice foundational terminology through integrated review sheets.