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Acknowledgments

The fifth edition of Medical Terminology Simplified: A Programmed Learning Approach by Body Systemwas greatly

improved by comments that the authors received from the many users of previous editions—both educators and

students. Although there are too many people to acknowledge individually, we are deeply grateful to each one. As in

the past, the editorial and production staffs at F. A. Davis have inspired, guided, and shaped this project. The authors

would like to acknowledge the valuable contributions of F. A. Davis’s editorial and production team who were

responsible for this project:

• Quincy McDonald, Publisher, provided the overall design and layout for the fifth edition. He was instrumen-
  tal in assisting the authors in designing a wide variety of state-of-the-art pedagogical products within the text
  to aid students in their learning activities and to help instructors plan course work and presentations. These
  teaching aids are described in the Teaching and Learning Package section of the Preface.


• Elizabeth Schaeffer, Developmental Editor of Electronics, patiently and enthusiastically addressed our numer-
  ous questions and background queries to ensure the textbook was appropriately updated and accurately revised.


• George W. Lang, Manager of Content Development, expertly guided the manuscript through the developmental
  and production phases of the process.


• Brenna H. Mayer, Developmental Editor, systematically and meticulously read the manuscript, helping it
  along at every stage of production.


• Margaret Biblis, Publisher, once again provided her support and efforts for the quality of the finished product.
  We also acknowledge and thank our exceptionally dedicated publishing partners who helped guide and shape this
  large project:


• Alisa Hathaway,Editorial Assistant


• Robert Butler,Production Manager


• Kate Margeson,Illustrations Coordinator


• Carolyn O’Brien,Art and Design Manager


• Linda Van Pelt,Managing Editor


• Kirk Pedrick,Electronic Product Development Manager, Electronic Publishing


• Elizabeth Y. Stepchin,Developmental Associate
  We also we extend our sincerest gratitude to Neil Kelly, Director of Sales, and his staff of sales representatives,
  whose continued efforts have undoubtedly contributed to the success of this textbook.

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