The Language of Medicine

By Davi-Ellen Chabner and Davi-Ellen Chabner BA MAT

Book Overview

1056 pagesSpotlights focus on easily confused terms and concepts.Presents medical terms in the context of anatomy and physiology, following a logical body-system chapter organization.Clearly explains the material in simple, non-technical language, making the information accessible even to students with little or no previous medical or scientific background.Medical experts have extensively reviewed all chapters for accuracy.Practical applications keep students engaged and focused, such as Case Scenarios and Practical Applications that offer case reports, operative and diagnostic tests, and laboratory and x-ray reports.Text/workbook format uses a variety of exercises and activities to reinforce and build on the information students learn.Explanations of clinical procedures, laboratory tests, and abbreviations related to each body system or medical specialty show medical terminology in practice.Pronunciation of Terms list at the end of each chapter provides phonetic spellings and spaces to write the meanings of terms.A wealth of exercises within each chapter and at the end of each section challenge readers to test their understanding of material.New icons facilitate navigation within the chapters and add visual interest.Colorful new page layout is designed to hold students' interest.Line drawings have been newly rendered in a rich new color palette with a more three-dimensional look.New Medical Scramble activity presents scrambled terms for the student to decipher - a fun way to improve spelling accuracy and knowledge of terms.The latest medical advances are incorporated throughout, such as stem cell research, c-reactive protein, sentinel node biopsy, and molecular targeted drugs.Four new case studies have been added to the Practical Applications sections in the cardiovascular and blood system chapters.A controlled substances table is included in the chapter on pharmacology.Bones and their common names are presented in a new table.Expanded coverage of diagnostic tests and procedures, such as: virtual colonoscopy; urinalysis; breast ultrasound and MRI; photo-selective vaporization of the prostate; new methods for managing arrhythmias; PET of the lung; coverage of multiple myeloma; CD4 lymphocyte count; irradiation, photon therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery; abnormal involuntary movement scale (AIMS).A complementary and alternative medicine appendix provides information on popular therapies.Icons in the text direct students to extra information on procedures and terms on the companion CD.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416034927
• ISBN13: 9781416034926
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 1030 Pages
• Weight: 5.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Great book!

This book is awesome in terms of easy navigation whilst being incredibly informative. I recommend this textbook.

very helpful

well written and easy to understand

Medical Book

I purchased Language of Medicine. This book is great for those entering the Medical field. The pictures included are high in detail and very explanatory. Also included is a CD with more information and Medical games. The price was right as well. I've spoken to other students in my class who purchased this same book from the school's bookstore. Their complaint was that they paid $25.00 more than what I paid. I'd recommend this book to anyone studying medicine.

The Language of Medicene

This is the best studying book I have ever used. I am the type of person that wants to see what, a lesson is talking about. The drawings and illustrations are wonderful.Not only can you write in this book, it also has tapes to help you learn.I have learned more from this one book, it helps me understand and be able to recall what I have read.Wow I never knew there was so much going on in our body's, or how each system worked. I would recommend this book to every one, the terminology lessons make breaking down medical terms real easy, I like the way it goes into great detail explaining diseases, radiology , oncology ,and how our organs work.

The Gold Standard

This is the best medical terminology text available. I have the seventh edition, which was the required text for a college medical terminology class that I took. I only wish Ms. Chabner would have written the text for the A & P class taken concurrently with the terminology class! Her writing is clear and informative. The book is laid out in a way that makes learning accessible and enjoyable. I have looked at quite a few medical terminology text books and have yet to find one that compares to The Language of Medicine. I can't say enough good things about this book!

Excellent Book - Recommend!

I was required to purchase this book and learn it for my Physician Assistant Masters Program and I love it... It has detailed explanations of words and examples- plenty of pictures to match and many many exercises for practice. One of the Cds is a practice CD with entertaining games which make studying terminology fun as well as informative. I definitely think this is an excellent buy if you want to learn medical terminology with speed and ease. At the end of each chapter is a pronunciation guide (as well as a separate accompaning CD) which i find extremely useful. It is well organized and contains some physiology as well which just gets me even more prepared for the classes to come. Easy to use and understan even if you have never learned anatomy or physiology.