Dunmore and Fleischer's Medical Terminology: Exercises in Etymology

Medical terms are current and clinically applicable, to give your students the best possible foundation in medical terminology Units 1 and 2 provide an introduction to essential Greek and Latin grammar, the basis of medical terminology and common English A vocabulary list at the beginning of each chapter is followed by etymological notes -- or vignettes -- that help students understand the vocabulary Numerous user-friendly exercises provide students with practice in analyzing and defining words, providing derivations from Greek or Latin roots, defining words used within the context of medical discussions, and reviewing vocabulary Units 3 and 4 cover specific body systems and incorporate extensive etymological notes to provide students with an easy method of understanding how to apply the principles of medical terminology to specific body systems