Building a Medical Vocabulary

by Leonard, Peggy C.

• ISBN13: 9781416056942
• ISBN10: 1416056947
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-26
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

Strengthen your medical vocabulary with Medical Terminology Online. This interactive online course connects you to a wide range of engaging multimedia exercises, animations, and hands-on activities designed to help you get more out of Leonard's Building a Medical Vocabulary, 7th Edition and apply what you've learned. MTO enables you to complete lessons, participate in review activities, and test your knowledge through quizzes and exams - making it the perfect tool for independent study, or a practical supplement for in-class learning! Interactive exercises strengthen your word-building, identification, spelling, and pronunciation skills. More than 900 anatomical and disease and disorder illustrations clarify concepts and reinforce your understanding. Over 25 animations accompanied by audio narrations demonstrate physiologic processes. Icons identify Fast Facts, Learning Links, and Discussion Topics for quick, easy reference. Bolded and linked terms throughout modules connect you instantly to definitions and audio pronunciations for more efficient learning. An extensive glossary of more than 5,000 terms, accessible anywhere in the program, makes it easy to reference terms in alphabetical order. Online exams test your knowledge and help you determine areas for further study. Outcome-based modules guide you toward learning objectives and help you assess your progress. A redesigned interface makes it easier to find what you need and make the most of your review and study time. Updated terms and abbreviations reflect the latest advances in technology and changes in the health care delivery system. Medical record activities familiarize you with terms as they are used in actual patient records. Spanish translations of each glossary term help you better communicate with Spanish-speaking patients and health care providers. Catch That? activities encourage immediate retention and test your knowledge. Mini-activities placed throughout lessons allow you to test yourself after completing small segments to ensure better understanding as you progress.

Table of Contents

Introductory Chapters 1. Tools for Building Medical Terms 2. Medical Specialties 3. Therapeutic and Surgical Diagnostic Terms 4. Diseases and Disorders 5. Prefixes 6. Organization of the Body 7. Body Fluids and Immunity Body Systems Chapters 8. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 9. Respiratory System 10. Digestive System 11. Urinary System 12. Reproductive System 13. Reproduction and Sexually Transmitted Diseases 14. Musculoskeletal System 15. Nervous System and Psychological Disorders 16. Integumentary System 17. Endocrine System 18. Review of All Chapters