Mastering Medical Terminology, 4th Edition
Medical terms demystified
Every health professional comes across unfamiliar medical terms from time to time. Mastering Medical Terminology teaches students and practitioners to decipher the meanings of word parts and understand complex terminology associated with the human body and common diseases and procedures.
With a focus on Australian and New Zealand spelling and pronunciation conventions, this invaluable resource provides easy-to-understand descriptions of human anatomy and physiology by body system. It includes information about the common diseases and procedures that relate to these body systems. Also provided are comprehensive definitions of terminology, pronunciation guides and reinforcement of learning through a wide variety of exercises and practice questions.
The fourth edition of this go-to textbook has been fully updated by a team of expert authors to reflect current medical terminology and the local healthcare environment.
Medical terms demystified
Every health professional comes across unfamiliar medical terms from time to time. Mastering Medical Terminology teaches students and practitioners to decipher the meanings of word parts and understand complex terminology associated with the human body and common diseases and procedures.
With a focus on Australian and New Zealand spelling and pronunciation conventions, this invaluable resource provides easy-to-understand descriptions of human anatomy and physiology by body system. It includes information about the common diseases and procedures that relate to these body systems. Also provided are comprehensive definitions of terminology, pronunciation guides and reinforcement of learning through a wide variety of exercises and practice questions.
The fourth edition of this go-to textbook has been fully updated by a team of expert authors to reflect current medical terminology and the local healthcare environment.
Key Features
- Combines learning and application in one text – the only reference guide needed for the undergraduate and early clinical years
- Takes a ‘building blocks’ approach - learn the basics of word structures first, then the more complex terminology associated with the human body as a whole and then each body system
- Simple, non-technical explanations of medical terms, clinical procedures, laboratory tests and abbreviations
- Optimises learning with a wide variety of activities and exercises
- Includes a pronunciation guide and practice exercises, examples of terminology in context and diagrams and illustrations to enhance understanding
- Additional resources including multiple choice questions, Test bank, audio glossary and flash cards available online
New to this edition
- Additional and updated information on COVID-19
- Common acronyms and abbreviations found in medical/health/patient records
- Medical terminology specific to robotic assisted procedures and artificial intelligence in healthcare
Instructor resources on Evolve:
- Lesson plans
- Semester planner
- Power point presentations
- Image Library
- Test bank
Students and Instructor resources on Evolve:
- Flashcards
- MCQ’s
- Audio Glossary
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780729545051 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Melanie Tassos, BSc, GradCertHECTL, MAppSc, Lecturer, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; Stephanie Gjorgioski, BHSc(Hons), BHSc(MedClass), BHthInfoMgt, GradCertHECTL, Lecturer, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia and Emma Barker, BHSc, MHthInfoMgt, Casual Academic, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia |
| Copyright Year | 2026 |
| Edition Number | 4 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875") |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 0 |
| Publication Date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |
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Acknowledgments
How to use this book
Module 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Basic Word Structure
Chapter 2: Building a Medical Vocabulary
Module 2: The Body as a Framework
Chapter 3: The Human Body
Chapter 4: Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 5: Integumentary System
Module 3: Internal Workings of the Body
Chapter 6: Haematology
Chapter 7: Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Chapter 8: Endocrine System
Chapter 9: Cardiovascular System
Chapter 10: Respiratory System
Chapter 11: Digestive System
Chapter 12: Nervous System
Chapter 13: The Senses
Chapter 14: Urinary System
Chapter 15: Male Reproductive System
Chapter 16: Female Reproductive System
Chapter 17: Obstetrics and Neonatology
Chapter 18: Mental Health
Module 4: Systemic Conditions
Chapter 19: Oncology
Chapter 20: Infectious and Parasitic Disease
Chapter 21: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Chapter 22: Pharmacology
Module 5: Special Applications
Chapter 23: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Chapter 24: Public Health, Epidemiology and Research Terms
Word element glossary
Glossary of medical terms
Specific word elements
Normal reference values for haematological testing
Abbreviations
Answer Guide
Picture credits
Index
