Exploring Medical Language : A Student-Directed Approach

by LaFleur Brooks

• ISBN13: 9780323028059
• ISBN10: 0323028055
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-28
• Publisher: HARCOURT HEALTH SCIENCES-MOSBY

Summary

This bestselling text provides students with the basic knowledge of medical language they need to communicate clearly with other health care team members. It presents not only medical terms built from word parts, but also those not built from word parts which are sometimes omitted from other texts. Logically organized with a body system approach, this text also provides a brief review of anatomic terminology. A wealth of exercises helps students memorize word parts and their meanings, so theyll be equipped to recognize and define new medical terms. This proven approach starts with a foundation of word parts prefixes, suffixes, and word roots then builds words by combining the parts. Also covers terms not built from word parts, and distinguishes them from those that are. Chapter outlines at the beginning of each chapter list the content and page numbers, for quick and easy reference. A set of 480 flashcards is packaged with the book, providing a valuable study tool. An audio CD includes pronunciations and definitions for more than 3,000 medical terms. The text, CD, flashcards, and audio CDs can be combined to form a powerful learning package for the student. PowerPoint slides and lessons are included for instructors to use in the classroom. Many new terms and abbreviations are added, reflecting advances in technology and changes in the health care environment. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Terminology boxes are added, as part of a holistic approach to promoting health and treating disease. Student CD is filled with new fun, interactive exercises and games to stimulate learning. Reformatted case reports look more like actual medical records, giving students a better preview of the documents they will be viewing in a real-world clinical setting. Plural endings have been moved from the appendix into the appropriate chapters, with exercises and objectives now included. A pronunciation key and plurals are printed on inside front cover for quick reference. Clinical Research Terms and Dietary Terms are added to the appendix, reflecting developments in these important fields.

Table of Contents

PART I Introduction to Word Parts and Human Body Structure	1	(66)
Introduction to Word Parts	1	(10)
Body Structure, Color, and Oncology	11	(34)
Directional Terms, Anatomic Planes, and Quadrants	45	(22)
PART II Body Systems	67	(613)
Integumentary System	67	(38)
Respiratory System	105	(54)
Urinary System	159	(42)
Male Reproductive System	201	(32)
Female Reproductive System	233	(44)
Obstetrics and Neonatology	277	(32)
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems	309	(58)
Digestive System	367	(56)
Eye	423	(34)
Ear	457	(22)
Musculoskeletal System	479	(62)
Nervous System and Common Behavioral Health Terms	541	(46)
Endocrine System	587	(93)
APPENDIXES
A Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes Alphabetized According to Word Part	617	(10)
B Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes Alphabetized According to Definition	627	(10)
C Additional Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes	637	(2)
D Abbreviations	639	(7)
E Pharmacology Terms	646	(8)
F Health Care Delivery/Managed Care Terms	654	(8)
G Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies	662	(3)
H Behavioral Health Terms	665	(5)
I Clinical Research Terms	670	(8)
J Nutritional Terms	678	(2)
Answers	680	(47)
Bibliography	727	(1)
Illustration Credits	728