Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9780134701202 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0134701208 |
| Edition | 7th |
| Authors | Bonnie F. Fremgen, Suzanne S. Frucht |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publication date | 2018 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 640 |
| Category | Medicine & Healthcare |
| List price | $67.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Description
Medical Terminology: A Living Language, 7th Edition by Bonnie F. Fremgen and Suzanne S. Frucht teaches medical vocabulary through a word-part building system set in the context of anatomy and physiology. Health information technology, nursing, medical assisting, and allied health programs can source it in bulk directly through Global Academic Supply.
Key Features
- 7th edition paperback, Pearson, 2018, 640 pages
- Introductory unit on word roots, combining forms, prefixes, suffixes, and word building
- Body-system chapters that pair terminology with the underlying anatomy and physiology
- Special Topics chapter covering pharmacology, mental health, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, surgery, oncology, and disease/medical care
- Practice problems targeting spelling, adjective formation, and A&P comprehension
Specifications
- Authors: Bonnie F. Fremgen, Suzanne S. Frucht
- Publisher: Pearson
- Edition: 7th
- Format: Paperback, 640 pages
- ISBN-13: 9780134701202
- ISBN-10: 0134701208
- Publication date: 2018
Buy in Bulk from Global Academic Supply
Medical Terminology: A Living Language, 7th Edition is available to order through Global Academic Supply at $74.99 per copy for 5+, $72.99 for 10+, and $69.99 for 25+, against a $76.99 list price. Institutions can pay by purchase order with Net-30 terms, and tax-exempt certificates are accepted for qualifying organizations.
About This Edition
Medical Terminology: A Living Language, by Bonnie F. Fremgen and Suzanne S. Frucht, is a widely adopted classroom text that builds medical vocabulary from word parts rather than rote memorization, tying each term to the anatomy and physiology it describes. It is a natural bulk title for medical terminology courses across health information technology, nursing, and allied health programs.
Key Topics
- 7th edition paperback, Pearson, 2018, 640 pages
- Introductory unit on word roots, combining forms, prefixes, suffixes, and word building
- Body-system chapters that pair terminology with the underlying anatomy and physiology
- Special Topics chapter covering pharmacology, mental health, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, surgery, oncology, and disease/medical care
- Practice problems targeting spelling, adjective formation, and A&P comprehension
Who This Is For
- Medical terminology courses in health information technology, nursing, medical assisting, and allied health programs.
Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction to Medical Terminology — building medical terms from word parts (word roots, combining forms/vowels, prefixes, suffixes), interpreting medical terms, pronunciation, spelling, singular/plural endings, abbreviations, the medical record, healthcare settings, and confidentiality.
Part II: Body Systems — terminology chapters organized by body system, each pairing vocabulary with the relevant anatomy and physiology.
Special Topics — pharmacology, mental health, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, surgery and oncology, and disease/medical care.
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted at checkout
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this book for?
A: Medical terminology courses in health information technology, nursing, medical assisting, and allied health programs.
Q: What edition and format is this?
A: The 7th edition, paperback, published by Pearson in 2018, 640 pages.
Q: How does this book teach medical terminology?
A: It uses a word-part building system (roots, combining forms, prefixes, suffixes) taught within the context of basic anatomy and physiology, rather than rote memorization of whole terms.
Q: What bulk pricing tiers apply to this title?
A: $74.99 per copy for 5+, $72.99 for 10+, and $69.99 for 25+, against a $76.99 list price.
Q: Is it in stock for a bulk order?
A: Yes, it's currently in stock and available for bulk order.