Focused on the basic word analysis skills you need for medical terminology, "Basic Medical Language, 3rd Edition" includes a carefully selected group of suffixes, prefixes, and word roots to give you a foundation for recognizing and communicating medical terms. A combination of body system lessons, anatomy presentations, and introductions to word parts reinforce basic word building skills. Plus, you can take charge of your learning with the companion CD packaged with the text an online audio program for additional practice.