Description

For all one-semester courses in medical terminology in any institution.

Using a consistent, logical, and step-by-step approach, this book introduces students to the anatomy and physiology of body systems and the corresponding medical terms related to them. For each body system, broad coverage of anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostic procedures, treatment procedures, and pharmacology is provided. The author emphasizes both terms built from Latin and Greek word parts, and modern English terms, helping students develop a full working word part vocabulary they can use to interpret any new term. This edition contains many new terms, and has been reorganized for more efficient learning. To eliminate confusion, Word Building tables have been removed from each chapter and the terms have been distributed throughout the pathology, diagnostic procedure, and treatment procedure tables, where they are more immediately relevant to students.

Features

For all one-semester courses in medical terminology in any institution.

Using a consistent, logical, and step-by-step approach, this book introduces students to the anatomy and physiology of body systems and the corresponding medical terms related to them. For each body system, broad coverage of anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostic procedures, treatment procedures, and pharmacology is provided. The author emphasizes both terms built from Latin and Greek word parts, and modern English terms, helping students develop a full working word part vocabulary they can use to interpret any new term. This edition contains many new terms, and has been reorganized for more efficient learning. To eliminate confusion, Word Building tables have been removed from each chapter and the terms have been distributed throughout the pathology, diagnostic procedure, and treatment procedure tables, where they are more immediately relevant to students.

Gives students a broad and complete understanding of medical terminology and word building in the context of modern practice. Presents terminology in the context of broad and useful coverage of anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostics, treatments, and pharmacology; begins each body system chapter with basic A&P information every student needs to know.

Prepares students to work with all terminology, regardless of its etymology or origins, so they can interpret any new word they encounter. Emphasizes both terms built from Latin and Greek word parts and modern English terms.

Gives students all the hands-on practice they need to achieve mastery. Provides real-world application exercises exposing students to examples of medical terminology in use, including case studies, transcription practice, and medical record analysis activities in every chapter.

Helps students learn visually. Illustrates key terms through vibrant, clear, consistent, and scientifically precise medical illustrations in every chapter.

Helps students learn how words are actually pronounced. Provides terminology checklists linked to audio glossaries available on the companion website.

Supports efficient learning through strong organization and pedagogically sound teaching features. Proven pedagogical features include “Key Terms” openers in each subsection; Med Terms Tips calling attention to interesting or noteworthy information; and more.

New to this Edition

Updated to include the latest terminology, with improved organization to help students learn more rapidly with less confusion.

New! Word building content reorganized for greater clarity and faster access–Word Building tables have been removed from each chapter, and the terms have been distributed to the pathology, diagnostic procedure, and treatment procedure tables where they are more immediately relevant

• Helps students find the information they need faster, and reduces confusion 

• Prepares students to understand and use the latest terminology, and to work more successfully in modern healthcare environments

Updated! 3-page chapter openers–summarizing new information added to this edition

• Helps students quickly discover what’s new in this edition

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Medical Terminology

2. Body Organization

3. Integumentary System

4. Musculoskeletal System

5. Cardiovascular System

6. Blood and the Lymphatic and Immune Systems

7. Respiratory System

8. Digestive System

9. Urinary System

10. Reproductive System

11. Endocrine System

12. Nervous System

13. Special Senses: The Eye and Ear

14. Special Topics

Appendices

Chapter Review Answers

Glossary/Index