Unlocking Medical Terminology

(NOTE: Each chapter begins with Learning Objectives and ends with Chapter Review).

 

 1. Introduction to Medical Terminology.

The Four Word Parts.

Defining Medical Terms.

Constructing Medical Terms.

Pronunciation of Medical Terms.

Spelling.

Singular and Plural Endings.

Helpful Study Tips.

 2. The Human Body in Health and Disease.

 

Anatomy and Physiology.

Building Blocks of the Body.

Directional Terms.

Anatomical Plane.

Body Cavities.

Anatomical Regions.

Health and Disease.

Disease Focus: Medical Diagnostic.

   

 3. Cells, Tissues, and Cancer.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It—Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of Cells, Tissues, and Cancer.

Let’s Construct Terms!

Symptoms and Signs.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus—The Genetics of Cancer.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of Cells, Tissues, and Cancer.

 4. The Integumentary System.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It—Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of the Integumentary System.

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Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus—Wound Repair.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of the Integumentary System.

 5.The Skeletal and Muscular Systems.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It—Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems.

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Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus—Fractures.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems.

 6. The Nervous System with Mental Health.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It—Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of the Nervous System.

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Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus—Accumulation of Fluids in the Brain.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of the Nervous System.

 7. The Eyes.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It—Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of the Eyes.

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Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus—Glaucoma and Intraocular Pressure.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of the Eyes.

 8. The Ears.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It—Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of the Ears.

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Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of the Ears.

 9. The Endocrine System.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It—Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of the Endocrine System.

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Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus—Diabetes Mellitus.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of the Endocrine System.

10. The Cardiovascular System.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It—Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of the Cardiovascular System.

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Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus—Heart Disease.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of the Cardiovascular System.

11. Blood, Lymphatics, and Immunology.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It—Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of Blood, Lymphatics, and Immunology.

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Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus—HIV Mode of Infection.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of Blood, Lymphatics, and Immunology.
                       

12. The Respiratory System.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It–Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of the Respiratory System.

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Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus–Tuberculosis.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of the Respiratory System.

13. The Digestive System.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It–Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of the Digestive System.

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Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus–The Common Cause of GI Ulcers.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of the Digestive System.

14. The Urinary System.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It–Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of the Urinary System.

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Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus–Renal Failure and Dialysis.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of the Urinary System.

15. The Male Reproductive System.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It–Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of the Male Reproductive System.

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Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus–Enlarged Prostate.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of the Male Reproductive System.

 16. The Female Reproductive System.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It–Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of the Female Reproductive System.

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Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus–Cancer.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of the Female Reproductive System.

17. Obstetrics and Human Development.

Anatomy and Physiology Overview.

Getting to the Root of It—Anatomy and Physiology Terms.

Medical Terms of Obstetrics and Human Development.

Let’s Construct Terms!

Symptoms.

Diseases and Disorders.

Disease Focus—Crossing the Placental Blood Barrier.

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices.

Abbreviations of Obstetrics and Human Development.

Appendix A. Word Parts.

Appendix B. Abbreviations.

Appendix C. Endings in Medical Terminology.

Appendix D. Pharmacology Terms.

Appendix E. Alternative Medicine: Therapies and Treatments.

Appendix F. Chapter Exercise Answers Index.