Medical Terminology

by Willis, Marjorie Canfield

• ISBN13: 9780781733946
• ISBN10: 0781733944
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Summary

This new text provides a concise, self-directed approach to studying and learning medical terminology. Geared toward efficient memorization, a sequential method of study is employed that provides immediate feedback through dissemination of information, with diagrams, illustrations, and a programmed reinforcement and review. Includes an introduction to the basic term components and covers the rules of pronunciation, spelling, and formation. Features include medical record analyses, four-color illustrations and a user-friendly style. To further assist learning, a starter set of flashcards and a CD-ROM with questions and answers, illustrations, pronunciations and chapter reviews are included.

Table of Contents

Preface for the Student	vii
To Instructors	xi
User's Guide	xiii
Acknowledgements	xix
Basic Term Components	1	(38)
Health Care Records	39	(50)
Integumentary System	89	(44)
Musculoskeletal System	133	(54)
Cardiovascular System	187	(52)
Blood and Lymph Systems	239	(38)
Respiratory System	277	(48)
Nervous System	325	(64)
Endocrine System	389	(34)
The Eye	423	(36)
The Ear	459	(28)
Gastrointestinal System	487	(58)
Urinary System	545	(40)
Male Reproductive System	585	(28)
Female Reproductive System	613	(62)
Appendix A Glossary of Prefixes, Suffixes, Combining Forms	675	(16)
Appendix B Abbreviations and Symbols	691	(12)
Appendix C Commonly Prescribed Drugs and Their Applications	703	(10)
Figure Credit List	713	(2)
Index	715