Welcome to the world of medical terminology! Learning this special language is an important step in preparing for your career as a health care professional. Understanding new words becomes easier with the discovery that many of these terms are made up of interchangeable word parts that are used in different combinations. Once you understand this, you'll be well on your way to translating even the most difficult medical terms, including words you have never seen before! You'll be amazed to see how quickly your vocabulary will grow! This book and the accompanying teaching materials are designed to make the process as simple as possible. - Preface.