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Emphasizing current, relevant, "need-to-know" terms that will help you succeed in the health care field, MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 8E simplifies the process of memorizing complex medical terminology by focusing on the important word parts―common prefixes, suffixes and root words―to provide a foundation for learning hundreds of medical terms. Organized by body systems, chapters begin with an overview of the terminology related to the body's structures and functions, proceed through diseases and disorders, and end with diagnostic procedures and treatments. A proven combination of learning principles and exercises helps you master the language necessary to describe how the human body works, what goes wrong with it, and how it is treated. An updated art program features the latest terms and procedures as well as multi-cultural/multi-generational photos that accurately portray the opportunities available in today's medical field.

The late Ann Ehrlich, who founded this series in 1988, was an experienced teacher, professional author and lifelong student. Considered one of the leading experts in the field of medical terminology, she wrote numerous books on health topics such as dental assisting, practice management, speech therapy and lymphedema.

Carol L. Schroeder has 25 years of experience in finding innovative ways to present medical terminology at a level appropriate for students. Her background in technical writing, translating and research is invaluable in continuously updating content and creating innovative activities and approaches ― such as the Medical Mysteries and Human Touch stories featured in this text ― to enable instructors to present engaging course material that helps all students succeed.

Laura Ehrlich is a registered nurse with over a decade of emergency department experience. She enjoys the fast-paced, diverse, challenging environment of the emergency department, as well as the knowledge that her skills save lives. She excels at explaining medical terminology to patients and training other nurses on new procedures, equipment and technology. She is a board-certified emergency nurse, has been nominated for the DAISY® Award for Extraordinary Nurses, and currently works at an ANCC Magnet®-recognized hospital.

Katrina Schroeder Smith is a registered dietitian who trained and works at Boston Children’s Hospital, a Harvard Teaching Hospital. After finishing her dietetic internship at Simmons University, she completed the prestigious LEAH (Leadership Education in Adolescent Health) Fellowship in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. Currently she is a clinical dietitian there, specializing in the nutritional care of young adults with HIV, eating disorders, and elevated body weight.