Medical Terminology: Language for Health Care with Student CD-ROM and English Audio CD

by Thierer, Nina

• ISBN13: 9780073022642
• ISBN10: 0073022640
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-26
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Summary

Medical Terminology: Language for Health Care provides the comprehensive coverage needed for a 2-term or intensive 1-term Medical Terminology course. It provides clear instruction on the basics of anatomy and physiology, using a body systems approach, and making use of extensive new line art figures and photos. The text includes both clinical and administrative office examples and cases that provide a realistic context for introducing terms and definitions. The up-to-date coverage includes a new chapter on Alternative Medicine, and information on HIPAA guidelines. The student textbook comes with a free Student CD-ROM with interactive exercises and activities, and a 2-CD Audio Program for building pronunciation skills.

Table of Contents

To the Student	xviii
How Can I Succeed in This Class?	xviii
Getting the Most out of Your Textbook	xxv
Learning Terminology	1	(22)
The Language of Medicine	1	(1)
Derivation of Medical Terminology	2	(2)
Pluralizing Terms	4	(1)
Spelling and Pronunciation of Medical Terms	4	(2)
Forming Medical Terms	6	(1)
Word Roots and Combining Forms	7	(8)
Legal and Ethical Issues	15	(1)
HIPAA and Allied Health Professions	16	(1)
Using Medical Terminology	17	(2)
SNOMED	19	(1)
ICD	20	(1)
Abbreviations	20	(1)
Using the Internet	21	(1)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	22	(1)
Prefixes and Suffixes in Medical Terms	23	(15)
Medical Prefixes and Suffixes	23	(9)
Prefixes	23	(4)
Suffixes	27	(5)
Putting It All Together	32	(4)
Using the Internet	36	(1)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	37	(1)
Body Structure	38	(30)
Body Structure and Organization	38	(5)
Cells	38	(1)
Tissues	39	(1)
Organs	40	(1)
Systems	40	(1)
Cavities	40	(3)
Directional Terms, Planes, and Regions	43	(8)
Directional Terms	44	(1)
Planes of the Body	45	(1)
Regions of the Body	46	(5)
Combining Forms	51	(7)
Using the Internet	58	(1)
Chapter Review	59	(8)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	67	(1)
The Integumentary System	68	(40)
Structure and Function	68	(8)
Skin	68	(2)
Hair	70	(1)
Nails	71	(1)
Glands	71	(5)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	76	(2)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	78	(2)
Diagnostic Procedures and Tests	78	(2)
Pathological Terms	80	(12)
Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions	82	(10)
Surgical Terms	92	(2)
Pharmacological Terms	94	(4)
Challenge Section	98	(1)
Terminology in Action	98	(1)
Using the Internet	98	(1)
Chapter Review	99	(8)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	107	(1)
The Musculoskeletal System	108	(55)
Structure and Function	108	(17)
Bones	109	(5)
Joints	114	(2)
Muscles	116	(9)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	125	(5)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	130	(4)
Pathological Terms	134	(9)
Surgical Terms	143	(3)
Pharmacological Terms	146	(2)
Challenge Section	148	(1)
Terminology in Action	148	(1)
Using the Internet	148	(1)
Chapter Review	149	(13)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	162	(1)
The Cardiovascular System	163	(55)
Structure and Function	163	(13)
The Vessels of the Cardiovascular System	165	(11)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	176	(4)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	180	(6)
Diagnostic Procedures and Tests	180	(6)
Pathological Terms	186	(9)
Heart Rhythm	186	(1)
Blood Pressure	187	(1)
Diseases of the Blood Vessels	187	(1)
Coronary Artery Disease	188	(1)
General Heart and Lung Diseases	188	(1)
Valve Conditions	188	(1)
Congenital Heart Conditions	189	(6)
Surgical Terms	195	(5)
Pharmacological Terms	200	(5)
Challenge Section	205	(1)
Terminology in Action	206	(1)
Using the Internet	206	(1)
Chapter Review	207	(10)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	217	(1)
The Respiratory System	218	(43)
Structure and Function	218	(9)
The Respiratory Tract	218	(3)
The Structure of the Lungs	221	(6)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	227	(3)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	230	(4)
Pathological Terms	234	(8)
Surgical Terms	242	(3)
Pharmacological Terms	245	(2)
Challenge Section	247	(1)
Terminology in Action	248	(1)
Using the Internet	249	(1)
Chapter Review	250	(9)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	259	(2)
The Nervous System	261	(40)
Structure and Function	261	(12)
Central Nervous System	264	(3)
Peripheral Nervous System	267	(6)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	273	(2)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	275	(3)
Pathological Terms	278	(8)
Trauma Disorders	278	(1)
Congenital Disorders	278	(1)
Degenerative Diseases	279	(1)
Nondegenerative Disorders	279	(1)
Infectious Diseases	280	(1)
Abnormal Growths	281	(1)
Vascular Disorders	281	(5)
Surgical Terms	286	(2)
Pharmacological Terms	288	(2)
Challenge Section	290	(1)
Terminology in Action	291	(1)
Using the Internet	291	(1)
Chapter Review	292	(8)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	300	(1)
The Urinary System	301	(37)
Structure and Function	301	(7)
Kidneys	301	(3)
Ureters	304	(1)
Bladder	304	(1)
Urethra	304	(4)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	308	(4)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	312	(7)
Urinalysis	312	(2)
Blood Tests	314	(1)
Imaging Tests	314	(1)
Urinary Tract Procedures	314	(5)
Pathological Terms	319	(4)
Surgical Terms	323	(3)
Pharmacological Terms	326	(2)
Challenge Section	328	(1)
Terminology in Action	329	(1)
Using the Internet	329	(1)
Chapter Review	330	(6)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	336	(2)
The Female Reproductive System	338	(37)
Structure and Function	338	(12)
Reproductive Organs	338	(4)
Hormones and Cycles	342	(2)
Pregnancy	344	(1)
Menopause	345	(5)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	350	(4)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	354	(2)
Pathological Terms	356	(5)
Complications of Pregnancy and Birth	356	(1)
Abnormalities and Infections in the Reproductive System	357	(1)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	358	(3)
Surgical Terms	361	(3)
Pharmacological Terms	364	(1)
Challenge Section	365	(1)
Terminology in Action	366	(1)
Using the Internet	366	(1)
Chapter Review	367	(7)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	374	(1)
The Male Reproductive System	375	(20)
Structure and Function	375	(4)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	379	(2)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	381	(1)
Pathological Terms	382	(3)
Surgical Terms	385	(3)
Pharmacological Terms	388	(1)
Challenge Section	389	(1)
Terminology in Action	390	(1)
Using the Internet	390	(1)
Chapter Review	391	(3)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	394	(1)
The Blood System	395	(34)
Structure and Function	395	(12)
Plasma	396	(1)
Blood Cells	397	(5)
Blood Types	402	(5)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	407	(2)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	409	(5)
Pathological Terms	414	(5)
Surgical Terms	419	(1)
Pharmacological Terms	420	(2)
Challenge Section	422	(1)
Terminology in Action	422	(1)
Using the Internet	422	(1)
Chapter Review	423	(5)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	428	(1)
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems	429	(28)
Structure and Function	429	(10)
Lymphatic Organs and Structures	430	(3)
The Immune System	433	(1)
The Immune Process	434	(5)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	439	(2)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	441	(1)
Pathological Terms	442	(6)
AIDS	443	(1)
Other Immune System Disorders	444	(1)
The Allergic Response	445	(1)
Autoimmune Disorders	445	(3)
Surgical Terms	448	(1)
Pharmacological Terms	449	(1)
Challenge Section	450	(1)
Using the Internet	451	(1)
Chapter Review	452	(4)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	456	(1)
The Digestive System	457	(43)
Structure and Function	457	(13)
Mouth	459	(1)
Pharynx	459	(1)
Esophagus	460	(1)
Stomach	461	(1)
Small Intestine	462	(1)
Large Intestine	463	(1)
Liver	464	(1)
Gallbladder	465	(1)
Pancreas	465	(5)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	470	(4)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	474	(3)
Pathological Terms	477	(8)
Eating Disorders	477	(1)
Disorders of the Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus	477	(1)
Stomach Disorders	478	(1)
Disorders of the Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder	478	(1)
Intestinal Disorders	479	(1)
The Rectum and Anus	479	(1)
Hernias	480	(5)
Surgical Terms	485	(3)
Pharmacological Terms	488	(2)
Challenge Section	490	(1)
Terminology in Action	490	(1)
Using the Internet	490	(1)
Chapter Review	491	(8)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	499	(1)
The Endocrine System	500	(34)
Structure and Function	500	(11)
Hypothalamus	502	(1)
Pineal Gland	502	(1)
Pituitary Gland	502	(1)
Thyroid Gland	502	(2)
Parathyroid Glands	504	(1)
Thymus Gland	504	(1)
Adrenal Glands	504	(1)
Pancreas	504	(1)
Ovaries	504	(1)
Testes	505	(6)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	511	(1)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	512	(2)
Pathological Terms	514	(6)
Pituitary Disorders	515	(1)
Thyroid Disorders	515	(1)
Parathyroid Disorders	515	(1)
Adrenal Disorders	516	(1)
Pancreas Disorders	516	(1)
Cancers of the Endocrine System	517	(3)
Surgical Terms	520	(2)
Pharmacological Terms	522	(2)
Challenge Section	524	(1)
Terminology in Action	525	(1)
Using the Internet	526	(1)
Chapter Review	527	(6)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	533	(1)
The Sensory System	534	(36)
Structure and Function	534	(10)
Sight---the Eye	535	(2)
Hearing and Equilibrium---the Ear	537	(1)
Touch, Pain, and Temperature---the Skin	538	(1)
Smell---the Nose	539	(1)
Taste---the Tongue and Oral Cavity	539	(5)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	544	(3)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	547	(3)
Diagnosing the Eye	547	(1)
Diagnosing the Ear	548	(1)
Diagnosing Other Senses	549	(1)
Pathological Terms	550	(7)
Eye Disorders	550	(2)
Ear Disorders	552	(5)
Surgical Terms	557	(2)
Pharmacological Terms	559	(1)
Challenge Section	560	(1)
Terminology in Action	561	(1)
Using the Internet	561	(1)
Chapter Review	562	(7)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	569	(1)
Human Development	570	(5)
Stages of Development	570	(5)
Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Birth	570	(1)
Infancy	571	(1)
Childhood	572	(1)
Adolescence	572	(1)
Adulthood	573	(1)
Old Age	573	(1)
Death	573	(2)
Pathology of the Lifespan	575	(6)
Diseases of Infancy and Childhood	576	(1)
Diseases of Adulthood	577	(1)
Diseases of Old Age	577	(1)
Terminology in Action	578	(1)
Using the Internet	578	(1)
Chapter Review	579	(1)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	580	(1)
Terms in Oncology---Cancer and Its Causes	581	(23)
Tumors: Types and Causes	581	(5)
Tumors	581	(2)
Causes of Cancer	583	(3)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	586	(2)
Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms	588	(4)
Pathological Terms	592	(3)
Surgical Terms	595	(2)
Pharmacological Terms	597	(1)
Terminology in Action	598	(1)
Using the Internet	598	(1)
Chapter Review	599	(4)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	603	(1)
Diagnostic Imaging, Radiation Oncology, and Surgery	604	(22)
Diagnostic Imaging	604	(9)
Radiology	605	(2)
Ultrasonography	607	(1)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)	608	(1)
Nuclear Medicine	608	(1)
Radiation Oncology	609	(4)
Surgical Terms	613	(6)
Types of Surgery	613	(1)
Surgical Implements	614	(3)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	617	(2)
Using the Internet	619	(1)
Chapter Review	620	(5)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	625	(1)
Terms in Psychiatry	626	(18)
Psychiatric Disorders Terms	626	(7)
Dementia Symptoms	627	(1)
Mental Disorders	627	(6)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	633	(2)
Psychiatric Treatment Terms	635	(2)
Pharmacological Terms	637	(2)
Using the Internet	639	(1)
Chapter Review	640	(3)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	643	(1)
Terms in Dental Practice	644	(14)
Terms in Dental Care	644	(4)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	648	(1)
Diagnostic, Pathological, and Treatment Terms	649	(4)
Pharmacological Terms	653	(1)
Using the Internet	653	(1)
Chapter Review	654	(3)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	657	(1)
Terms in Pharmacology	658	(21)
Drug Sources, Types, Function, and Administration	658	(10)
Combining Forms and Abbreviations	668	(3)
Using the Internet	671	(1)
Chapter Review	672	(6)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	678	(1)
Terms in Complementary and Alternative Medicine	679	(8)
What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?	679	(1)
History of Alternative Medicine	679	(1)
Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine	680	(2)
Alternative Medical Systems	680	(1)
Mind-Body Interventions	681	(1)
Biologically Based Therapies	681	(1)
Manipulation and Body-Based Methods	682	(1)
Energy Therapies	682	(1)
Alternative Medicine Coding	682	(2)
Using the Internet	684	(1)
Chapter Review	685	(1)
Answers to Chapter Exercises	686	(1)
Appendix A Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes	687	(4)
Appendix B Abbreviations---Ones to Use and Ones to Avoid	691	(8)
Appendix C English Glossary	699	(40)
Appendix D Spanish Glossary	739	(23)
Appendix E Normal Laboratory Values	762	(3)
Appendix F Medical Terminology Style	765	(1)
Credits	766	(1)
Index	767