Medical Terminology: A Living Language uses a carefully constructed learning system to help students master medical language and apply this knowledge to real-world contexts. Rather than memorizing medical terms, students learn how to use word parts to build terms, within the context of basic anatomy and physiology. This updated edition includes a comprehensive list of word parts and additional practice problems targeting spelling, adjective formation, and grasp of basic anatomy and physiology.

Provides students with a clear introduction to the basic rules of using word parts to form medical terms. Provides students with a wealth of practice applications throughout and at the end of each chapter to help students review and master the content as