Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
About the Author
Dedication
Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
CHAPTER 1 Learning Terminology, Word Roots, and Combining Forms
The Language of Medicine
Spelling and Pronunciation of Medical Terms
Forming Medical Terms
Word Roots and Combining Forms
Pluralizing Terms
Using Medical Terminology and Its Different Forms
CHAPTER 2 Prefixes
Prefixes
Prefixes Related to Size and Quantity
Prefixes Related to Position or Location
Prefixes Related to Time
Prefixes Related to Presence or Quality
Additional Miscellaneous Medical Prefixes
CHAPTER 3 Suffixes
Suffixes
Suffixes Related to Sensation and Feelings
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 4 The Human Body: An Orientation
Body Structure and Organization
Body Cavities
Directional Terms, Planes, and Regions
Abbreviations
CHAPTER 5 The Integumentary System
Major Terms Describing the Structure and Function of the Skin and Body Membranes
Word Building in the Skin and Body Membranes
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
CHAPTER 6 The Musculoskeletal System
Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
Word Building in the Musculoskeletal System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
CHAPTER 7 The Nervous System
Structure and Function of the Nervous System
Word Building in the Nervous System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
CHAPTER 8 The Sensory System
Structure and Function of the Sensory System
Word Building in the Sensory System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
CHAPTER 9 The Endocrine System
Structure and Function of the Endocrine System
Word Building in the Endocrine System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
CHAPTER 9 The Blood System
Structure and Function of the Blood System
Word Building in the Blood System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
CHAPTER 11 The Cardiovascular System
Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System
Word Building in the Cardiovascular System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Common Pharmacological Terms and the Cardiovascular System
Abbreviations
CHAPTER 12 The Respiratory System
Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
Word Building in the Respiratory System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
CHAPTER 13 The Lymphatic System and Body Defense
Structure and Function of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Word Building in the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
CHAPTER 14 The Digestive System and Body Metabolism
Structure and Function of the Digestive System
Word Building in the Digestive System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
CHAPTER 15 The Urinary System
Structure and Function of the Urinary System
Word Building in the Urinary System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
CHAPTER 16 The Male Reproductive System
Structure and Function of the Male Reproductive System
Word Building in the Male Reproductive System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
CHAPTER 17 The Female Reproductive System
Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System
Word Building in the Female Reproductive System
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
Pathological Terms
Surgical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Abbreviations
APPENDIX A Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes
APPENDIX B Common Medical Abbreviations
APPENDIX C Laboratory Testing
APPENDIX D English-Spanish Glossary (eBook only)
APPENDIX E Spanish-English Glossary (eBook only)
Index