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Medical terminology : a living language. Cover Image Book Book

Medical terminology : a living language.

Fremgen, Bonnie F. (Author). Frucht, Suzanne S. (Added Author).

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  • ISBN: 9780134070254 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 0134070259 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: xxiii, 641 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
  • Edition: 6th ed. / Bonnie F. Fremgen, Suzanne S. Frucht.
  • Publisher: Boston : Pearson, c2016.

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Introduction to medical terminology -- Body organization -- Integumentary system -- Musculoskeletal system -- Cardiovascular system -- Blood and the lymphatic and immune systems -- Respiratory system -- Digestive system -- Urinary system -- Reproductive system -- Endocrine system -- Nervous system -- Special senses : the eye and ear -- Special topics.

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Subject: Medicine > Terminology.

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► Summaries & More
▼ Additional Content
Welcome! v
A Guide to What Makes This Book Special vi
The Total Teaching and Learning Package xi
Preface xii
About the Authors xiv
About the Illustrators xiv
Our Development Team xv
A Commitment to Accuracy xvii
1 Introduction to Medical Terminology
1(20)
Learning Objectives
1(1)
Medical Terminology at a Glance
2(1)
Building Medical Terms From Word Parts
3(1)
Word Roots
3(1)
Combining Vowel/Form
3(2)
Prefixes
5(2)
Suffixes
7(4)
Word Building
11(1)
Interpreting Medical Terms
11(1)
Pronunciation
11(1)
Spelling
11(1)
Singular and Plural Endings
12(1)
Abbreviations
13(1)
The Medical Record
13(2)
Healthcare Settings
15(1)
Confidentiality
16(1)
Chapter Review
17(1)
Practice Exercises
17(4)
2 Body Organization
21(26)
Learning Objectives
21(1)
Body Organization at a Glance
22(1)
Body Organization Illustrated
23(1)
Levels of Body Organization
24(1)
Cells
24(1)
Tissues
25(2)
Organs and Systems
27(5)
Body
32(1)
Body Planes
32(2)
Body Regions
34(1)
Body Cavities
35(3)
Directional and Positional Terms
38(2)
Abbreviations
40(1)
Chapter Review
41(1)
Practice Exercises
41(3)
Labeling Exercise
44(3)
3 Integumentary System
47(34)
Learning Objectives
47(1)
Integumentary System at a Glance
48(1)
Integumentary System Illustrated
49(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System
50(1)
The Skin
50(2)
Accessory Organs
52(3)
Terminology
55(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Integumentary System Terms
55(1)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
56(1)
Pathology
57(12)
Diagnostic Procedures
69(1)
Therapeutic Procedures
69(2)
Pharmacology
71(1)
Abbreviations
72(1)
Chapter Review
73(1)
Real-World Applications
73(3)
Practice Exercises
76(3)
Labeling Exercise
79(2)
4 Musculoskeletal System
81(56)
Learning Objectives
81(1)
Section I Skeletal System At A Glance
82(1)
Skeletal System Illustrated
83(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal System
84(1)
Bones
84(2)
Skeleton
86(7)
Joints
93(2)
Terminology
95(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Skeletal System Terms
95(1)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
96(2)
Pathology
98(9)
Diagnostic Procedures
107(1)
Therapeutic Procedures
108(2)
Pharmacology
110(1)
Abbreviations
111(1)
Section II Muscular System At A Glance
112(1)
Muscular System Illustrated
113(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular System
114(1)
Types of Muscles
114(2)
Naming Skeletal Muscles
116(1)
Skeletal Muscle Actions
116(4)
Terminology
120(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Muscular System Terms
120(1)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
121(1)
Pathology
121(2)
Diagnostic Procedures
123(1)
Therapeutic Procedures
124(1)
Pharmacology
125(1)
Abbreviations
125(1)
Chapter Review
126(1)
Real-World Applications
126(3)
Practice Exercises
129(5)
Labeling Exercise
134(3)
5 Cardiovascular System
137(42)
Learning Objectives
137(1)
Cardiovascular System at a Glance
138(1)
Cardiovascular System Illustrated
139(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
140(1)
Heart
141(5)
Blood vessels
146(5)
Terminology
151(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Cardiovascular System Terms
151(1)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
152(1)
Pathology
153(8)
Diagnostic Procedures
161(2)
Therapeutic Procedures
163(3)
Pharmacology
166(1)
Abbreviations
167(2)
Chapter Review
169(1)
Real-World Applications
169(3)
Practice Exercises
172(4)
Labeling Exercise
176(3)
6 Blood and the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
179(42)
Learning Objectives
179(1)
Section I Blood At A Glance
180(1)
Blood Illustrated
181(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of Blood
182(1)
Plasma
182(1)
Erythrocytes
182(1)
Leukocytes
183(1)
Platelets
184(1)
Blood Typing
184(1)
Terminology
185(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Blood Terms
185(1)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
186(1)
Pathology
187(3)
Diagnostic Procedures
190(2)
Therapeutic Procedures
192(1)
Pharmacology
192(1)
Abbreviations
193(1)
Section II The Lymphatic and Immune Systems At A Glance
194(1)
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems Illustrated
195(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
196(1)
Lymphatic Vessels
196(1)
Lymph Nodes
197(2)
Tonsils
199(1)
Spleen
199(1)
Thymus Gland
199(1)
Immunity
199(3)
Terminology
202(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Lymphatic and Immune System Terms
202(1)
Adjective Form of Anatomical Terms
203(1)
Pathology
203(4)
Diagnostic Procedures
207(1)
Therapeutic Procedures
208(1)
Pharmacology
209(1)
Abbreviations
209(2)
Chapter Review
211(1)
Real-World Applications
211(3)
Practice Exercises
214(4)
Labeling Exercise
218(3)
7 Respiratory System
221(40)
Learning Objectives
221(1)
Respiratory System at a Glance
222(1)
Respiratory System Illustrated
223(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
224(1)
Nasal Cavity
224(1)
Pharynx
225(1)
Larynx
226(1)
Trachea
226(1)
Bronchial Tubes
227(1)
Lungs
227(1)
Lung Volumes and Capacities
228(1)
Respiratory Muscles
229(1)
Respiratory Rate
230(1)
Terminology
231(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Respiratory System Terms
231(2)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
233(1)
Pathology
234(10)
Diagnostic Procedures
244(2)
Therapeutic Procedures
246(3)
Pharmacology
249(1)
Abbreviations
249(2)
Chapter Review
251(1)
Real-World Applications
251(3)
Practice Exercises
254(5)
Labeling Exercise
259(2)
8 Digestive System
261(42)
Learning Objectives
261(1)
Digestive System at a Glance
262(1)
Digestive System Illustrated
263(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
264(1)
Oral Cavity
264(4)
Pharynx
268(1)
Esophagus
268(1)
Stomach
268(1)
Small Intestine
269(1)
Large Intestine
270(1)
Accessory Organs of the Digestive System
271(2)
Terminology
273(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Digestive System Terms
273(1)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
274(3)
Pathology
277(8)
Diagnostic Procedures
285(2)
Therapeutic Procedures
287(3)
Pharmacology
290(1)
Abbreviations
291(2)
Chapter Review
293(1)
Real-World Applications
293(3)
Practice Exercises
296(5)
Labeling Exercise
301(2)
9 Urinary System
303(32)
Learning Objectives
303(1)
Urinary System at a Glance
304(1)
Urinary System Illustrated
305(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
306(1)
Kidneys
306(1)
Ureters
307(1)
Urinary Bladder
308(1)
Urethra
309(1)
Role of Kidneys in Homeostasis
309(1)
Stages of Urine Production
310(1)
Urine
311(1)
Terminology
312(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Urinary System Terms
312(1)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
313(1)
Pathology
314(5)
Diagnostic Procedures
319(2)
Therapeutic Procedures
321(3)
Pharmacology
324(1)
Abbreviations
324(2)
Chapter Review
326(1)
Real-World Applications
326(3)
Practice Exercises
329(4)
Labeling Exercise
333(2)
10 Reproductive System
335(50)
Learning Objectives
335(1)
Section I Female Reproductive System At A Glance
336(1)
Female Reproductive System Illustrated
337(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
338(1)
Internal Genitalia
338(3)
Vulva
341(1)
Breast
342(1)
Pregnancy
342(4)
Terminology
346(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Female Reproductive System Terms
346(1)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
347(1)
Pregnancy Terms
348(1)
Pathology
349(5)
Diagnostic Procedures
354(2)
Therapeutic Procedures
356(3)
Pharmacology
359(1)
Abbreviations
360(1)
Section II Male Reproductive System At A Glance
361(1)
Male Reproductive System Illustrated
362(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
363(1)
External Organs of Reproduction
363(2)
Internal Organs of Reproduction
365(1)
Terminology
366(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Male Reproductive System Terms
366(1)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
366(1)
Pathology
367(4)
Diagnostic Procedures
371(1)
Therapeutic Procedures
371(2)
Pharmacology
373(1)
Abbreviations
373(2)
Chapter Review
375(1)
Real-World Applications
375(3)
Practice Exercises
378(5)
Labeling Exercise
383(2)
11 Endocrine System
385
Learning Objectives
385(1)
Endocrine System at a Glance
386(1)
Endocrine System Illustrated
387(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
388(2)
Adrenal Glands
390(1)
Ovaries
390(1)
Pancreas
391(1)
Parathyroid Glands
392(1)
Pineal Gland
392(1)
Pituitary Gland
392(2)
Testes
394(1)
Thymus Gland
395(1)
Thyroid Gland
395(2)
Terminology
397(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Endocrine System Terms
397(1)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
398(1)
Pathology
398(6)
Diagnostic Procedures
404(1)
Therapeutic Procedures
405(2)
Pharmacology
407(1)
Abbreviations
407(2)
Chapter Review
409(1)
Real-World Applications
409(3)
Practice Exercises
412(3)
Labeling Exercise
415
12 Nervous System
417
Learning Objectives
417(1)
Nervous System at a Glance
418(1)
Nervous System Illustrated
419(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
420(1)
Nervous Tissue
420(1)
Central Nervous System
421(5)
Peripheral Nervous System
426(2)
Terminology
428(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Nervous System Terms
428(1)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
429(1)
Pathology
430(9)
Diagnostic Procedures
439(1)
Therapeutic Procedures
440(1)
Pharmacology
441(1)
Abbreviations
442(1)
Chapter Review
443(1)
Real-World Applications
443(3)
Practice Exercises
446(5)
Labeling Exercise
451(7)
The Eyelids
458(1)
Conjunctiva
459(1)
Lacrimal Apparatus
459(1)
How We See
459(2)
Terminology
461(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Eye Terms
461(1)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
462(1)
Pathology
463(6)
Diagnostic Procedures
469(2)
Therapeutic Procedures
471(2)
Pharmacology
473(1)
Abbreviations
473(2)
Section II The Ear At A Glance
475(1)
The Ear Illustrated
476(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
477(1)
External Ear
477(1)
Middle Ear
478(1)
Inner Ear
478(1)
How We Hear
479(1)
Terminology
480(1)
Word Parts Used to Build Ear Terms
480(1)
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
481(1)
Pathology
482(2)
Diagnostic Procedures
484(2)
Therapeutic Procedures
486(2)
Pharmacology
488(1)
Abbreviations
489(1)
Chapter Review
490(1)
Real-World Applications
490(3)
Practice Exercises
493(5)
Labeling Exercise
498
13 Special Senses: The Eye and Ear
453(46)
Learning Objectives
453(1)
Section I The Eye At A Glance
454(1)
The Eye Illustrated
455(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
456(1)
The Eyeball
456(2)
Muscles of the Eye
458(41)
14 Special Topics
499(48)
Learning
Objectives
499(1)
Introduction
500(1)
Section I Pharmacology At A Glance
500(1)
Pharmacology
501(1)
Drug Names
501(1)
Legal Classification of Drugs
502(1)
How to Read a Prescription
503(1)
Routes and Methods of Drug Administration
504(2)
Pharmacology Terms
506(2)
Abbreviations
508(1)
Section II Mental Health At A Glance
509(1)
Mental Health Disciplines
510(1)
Psychology
510(1)
Psychiatry
510(1)
Pathology
510(4)
Therapeutic Procedures
514(1)
Abbreviations
515(1)
Section III Diagnostic Imaging At A Glance
516(1)
Diagnostic Imaging
517(1)
Diagnostic Imaging Terms
517(1)
Diagnostic Imaging Procedures
518(3)
Abbreviations
521(1)
Section IV Rehabilitation Services At A Glance
522(1)
Rehabilitation Services
523(1)
Physical Therapy
523(1)
Occupational Therapy
523(1)
Rehabilitation Services Terms
523(2)
Therapeutic Procedures
525(2)
Abbreviations
527(1)
Section V Surgery At A Glance
528(1)
Surgery
529(1)
Anesthesia
529(1)
Surgical Instruments
529(2)
Surgical Positions
531(1)
Surgery Terms
532(1)
Abbreviations
533(1)
Section VI Oncology At A Glance
534(1)
Oncology
535(1)
Staging Tumors
535(1)
Oncology Terms
536(2)
Diagnostic Procedures
538(1)
Therapeutic Procedures
538(1)
Abbreviations
538(1)
Chapter Review
539(1)
Real-World Applications
539(2)
Practice Exercises
541(6)
Appendices
547(18)
Appendix I Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically and Defined
547(7)
Appendix II Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically by Definition
554(6)
Appendix III Abbreviations
560(5)
Answer Keys 565(16)
Glossary/Index 581

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