Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide

Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide

Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide, Ninth Edition by Barbara Janson Cohen and Shirley A. Jones introduces the medical language used across healthcare settings. It combines explanations of word parts with illustrated overviews of the human body and its organ systems, helping students understand and construct medical terms. Organized around body systems and supported by tables, definitions, and practical exercises, the book also covers diseases, treatments, and related clinical terminology.

Key Features

• Introduces the fundamental principles of medical terminology and word formation.
• Explains prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms.
• Provides an overview of the human body and its major structures.
• Organizes chapters around individual body systems.
• Includes illustrated introductions to each organ system.
• Presents key medical terms and their definitions for each system.
• Uses tables to organize word parts and support term-building skills.
• Includes exercises for practicing the construction and interpretation of medical terms.
• Covers common diseases, disorders, and medical treatments.
• Follows the sequence commonly used in anatomy and physiology courses, supporting structured learning.