Medical Terminology: Learning Through Practice

✍ Scribed by Paula Bostwick

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 1404
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

Table of Contents and Preface
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Information
About the Author
Dedication
Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
Using the Practice Sections and Exercise Progression
Connect
Acknowledgments
Getting to Know Your Text
Chapter 1: Learning Terminology, Word Roots, and Combining Forms
Chapter 1 Introduction
The Language of Medicine
Derivation of Medical Terminology
Practice
Modern-Day Compound Words in English
Spelling and Pronunciation of Medical Terms
Forming Medical Terms
Word Roots and Combining Forms
Putting It Together
Pluralizing Terms
Using Medical Terminology and Its Different Forms
Surgical, Pathological, and Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
SNOMED CT and ICD
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Chapter 2: Prefixes
Chapter 2 Introduction
Prefixes
Putting It Together
Prefixes Related to Size and Quantity
Practice
Prefixes Related to Position or Location
Prefixes Related to Time
Prefixes Related to Presence or Quality
Additional Miscellaneous Medical Prefixes
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Chapter 3: Suffixes
Chapter 3 Introduction
Suffixes
Putting It Together
Suffixes Related to Sensation and Feelings
Practice
Suffixes Related to Conditions or Symptoms
Suffixes Related to Body Processes
Suffixes Related to Body Parts or Chemical Elements
Suffixes Related to Surgical or Procedural Processes
Suffixes Related to Pathology or Diagnosis
Additional Miscellaneous Medical Suffixes
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Chapter 4: The Human Body: An Orientation
Chapter 4 Introduction
Body Structure and Organization
Cells
Tissues
Organs
Systems
Body Cavities
Directional Terms, Planes, and Regions
Directional Terms
Planes of the Body
Regions of the Body
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Chapter 5: The Integumentary System
Chapter 5 Introduction
Major Terms Describing the Structure and Function of the Skin and Body Membranes
Building Skin and Body Membranes Vocabulary
Skin
Hair and Nails
Glands
Word Building in the Skin and Body Membranes
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions I
Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions II
Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions III
Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions IV
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Chapter 6: The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 6 Introduction
Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
Types of Bones and Bone Marrow
Bones of the Head
Spinal Column
Bones of the Chest and Pelvis
Bones of the Extremities
Joints
Muscles
Word Building in the Musculoskeletal System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Chapter 7: The Nervous System
Chapter 7 Introduction
Structure and Function of the Nervous System
Building Your Nervous System Vocabulary
The Central Nervous System and the Brain
Spinal Cord and Meninges
Peripheral Nervous System
Word Building in the Nervous System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Trauma and Congenital Disorders
Degenerative Nerve Diseases
Nondegenerative Nerve Disorders
Infections and Inflammations
Abnormal Growths
Vascular Disorders
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Chapter 8: The Sensory System
Chapter 8 Introduction
Structure and Function of the Sensory System
Building Your Sensory System Vocabulary
Sight—The Eye
Hearing and Equilibrium—The Ear
Touch, Pain, and Temperature—The Skin
Smell and Taste
Word Building in the Sensory System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Eye Disorders
Ear Disorders
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Chapter 9: The Endocrine System
Chapter 9 Introduction
Structure and Function of the Endocrine System
Building Your Endocrine Vocabulary
Hypothalamus, Pineal Gland, and Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Glands, Thymus Gland, and Adrenal Glands
Pancreas, Ovaries, and Testes
Word Building in the Endocrine System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
Pancreatic Disorders (Including Diabetes)
Cancers of the Endocrine System
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Chapter 10: The Blood System
Chapter 10 Introduction
Structure and Function of the Blood System
Plasma
Platelets
Blood Cells
Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells), Leukocytes, and Platelets
Blood Types
Word Building in the Blood System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Chapter 11: The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 11 Introduction
Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System
Building Your Cardiovascular Vocabulary
Heart Valves
Vessels of the Cardiovascular System
Blood Pressure and Conduction System
Fetal Circulation
Word Building in the Cardiovascular System
Major Terms and Word Building Exercises
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Heart Rhythm
Blood Pressure
Diseases of the Blood Vessels
Coronary Artery Disease and General Heart and Lung Disease
Valve Conditions and Congenital Heart Conditions
Surgical Terms
Common Pharmacological Terms and the Cardiovascular System
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Chapter 12: The Respiratory System
Chapter 12 Introduction
Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
Building Your Respiratory Vocabulary
The Respiratory Tract
Lungs
Word Building in the Respiratory System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Inflammations
Breathing Problems and Conditions Related to Irregular Breathing Patterns
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Chapter 13: The Lymphatic System and Body Defense
Chapter 13 Introduction
Structure and Function of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Lymphatic Organs and Structures
Building Your Lymphatic and Immune Vocabulary
The Immune System
The Immune Process
Word Building in the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Other Immune System Disorders
The Allergic Response and Autoimmune Disorders
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Chapter 14: The Digestive System and Body Metabolism
Chapter 14 Introduction
Structure and Function of the Digestive System
Building Your Digestive Vocabulary
The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
The Stomach
Small and Large Intestines
Digestive Accessory Organs
Word Building in the Digestive System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Eating Disorders
Disorders of the Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
Stomach Disorders
Disorders of the Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
Intestinal Disorders
The Rectum and Anus
Hernias
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Chapter 15: The Urinary System
Chapter 15 Introduction
Structure and Function of the Urinary System
Major Word Parts of the Urinary System
Kidneys
Ureters, Bladder, and Urethra
Word Building in the Urinary System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Imaging Tests and Urinary Tract Procedures
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Chapter 16: The Male Reproductive System
Chapter 16 Introduction
Structure and Function of the Male Reproductive System
Building Your Male Reproductive Vocabulary
Word Building in the Male Reproductive System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Chapter 17: The Female Reproductive System
Chapter 17 Introduction
Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System
Reproductive Organs
Building Your Female Reproductive Vocabulary
Word Building in the Female Reproductive System
Hormones and Cycles
Pregnancy and Menopause
Constructing Words for the Female Reproductive System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Reviewing the Terms
Appendix A: Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes
Appendix A: Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes
Appendix B: Common Medical Abbreviations
Appendix B: Common Medical Abbreviations
Appendix C: Laboratory Testing
Appendix C: Laboratory Testing
Blood Tests
The CBC
Blood Cultures
Urinalysis
Stool Test
Spinal Tap
Normal Values
Appendix D: English-Spanish Glossary
Appendix D: English-Spanish Glossary
Appendix E: Spanish-English Glossary
Appendix E: Spanish-English Glossary
Index
Index
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