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Quick-reference format makes it easier to learn terminology by presenting terms in tables - including word origin, definition, and pronunciation. Frequent word part and word building exercises reinforce your understanding with immediate opportunities for practice and review. A total of 460 illustrations includes additional new photos showing difficult terms and procedures. A breakdown of A&P terms appears in page margins next to the related text, helping you learn and memorize word parts in context. Convenient spiral binding lets the book lay flat, making it easy to work on exercises. UNIQUE! ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes are provided in the pathology terminology tables for a better understanding of medical coding. An Evolve companion website includes medical animations, audio pronunciations, an anatomy coloring book, electronic flash cards, and word games such as Wheel of Terminology, Terminology Triage, and Whack a Word Part. Coverage of electronic medical records prepares you for using EHR in the healthcare setting. NEW! 70 new case studies provide more opportunity to see terminology in use. NEW! Mobile-optimized quick quizzes and flash cards allow you to practice terminology while on the go. NEW terms and procedures keep you up to date with advances in healthcare. NEW Normal Lab Values appendix provides a quick reference as you work through case studies and medical reports.

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Betsy Shiland has authored 2 very successful medical terminology texts, along with a statistics text for health information management students. She is a credentialed coder (CCS, CPC), an EMT, a cancer registrar, and a health data administrator. She taught at Central College in Philadelphia for over 20 years.

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