Medical Terminology: A Short Course

Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 9th Edition, authored by Davi-Ellen Chabner and published by Saunders, provides students across diverse health professional fields with a direct method for learning clinical terminology. The textbook introduces essential language patterns needed to comprehend healthcare documentation and professional communication.

The core instructional material focuses on fundamental word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Learners examine how word elements combine to form specialized terms, building a functional medical vocabulary step by step. The text links these linguistic roots to body systems organization, diagnostic tests, and clinical procedures, establishing clear connections between word construction and practical medical contexts.

To solidify knowledge as concepts advance, every chapter incorporates a Medical Terminology Check Up designed to reinforce understanding of key concepts. This consistent review mechanism allows health professions students to verify their grasp of word elements before encountering more complex terminology.