The perfect word building and medical terminology package...Taber's 21 + Systems 6th Edition Taber's 21 is today's most comprehensive health science dictionary. Under the editorial direction of Donald Venes, MD, MSJ, a team of expert consulting editors and consultants, representing every branch of health care, works with the Taber's in-house editorial staff to ensure that the content reflects the state of the art. Cyclopedic entries that offer more than just definitions. More than 60,000 reader-friendly definitions, including 3,000 brand-new terms and 7,000 revised terms. Over 1,000 full-color illustrations in the book and DVD combined. More than 600 Patient Care Statements. Caution Statements with new, easy-to-find icon. Dozens of Allied Health and Nursing Appendices FREE Taber'sPlus DVD, Mac and PC compatible. 2 year access to Taber's Online and Taber's Mobile! So much more! Systems 6th Edition is the perfect length for any course, this exceptional full-color, highly illustrated text/workbook uses a body system organization to focus on word building. This beautifully designed visual text combined with the audio CD, TermPlus 3.0, and student and instructor online tools is a unique learning package that's a true blend of words, art, and technology. Available in a Variety of Formats... Medical Terminology Systems, 6th Edition (Text Only) About $39.95 (US) $41.95 (CAN) ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-2090-2 Medical Terminology Systems, 6th Edition + Audio CD + TermPlus 3.0 About $49.95  (US) $52.50 (CAN) ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-2145-9 Word Building-the foundation for success begins with Barbara Gylys and the Body Systems Approach. The med term approaches and how they differ. Most med terms books teach by memorization-the whole word approach. Memorize vocabulary and then try to recognize word patterns. Gylys uses the word-buildingapproach. First learn the patterns of medical words before you learn the vocabulary. Gylys takes a common sense approach, by introducing word elements first: Roots Combining forms Suffixes Prefixes She covers them one by one, breaking down each word part. Common English word elements are presented. This familiarity makes it easier for students to learn and break apart and build words. Students can use their understanding of word parts to decipher vocabulary. Mnemonic devices, interactive activities (in the book and on the CD) make word-building fun and this in turn increases retention.no more tedious memorization, students learn by breaking down and rebuilding words! From my years of teaching, I found it was much easier for students to learn word parts directly associated with a body system (or specialty area), and this has been the key to my approach in all of my texts and software products. Barbara A. Gylys Building a better med term book with amazing features Even Better! Easier reading level geared toward all learners. New! Body Systems Connections table: Identifies interrelationship of each body system Helps put each system into clear perspective New! Audio activities and TermPlus 3.0 CD-Rom New! Full-color medical records. More diagnosti