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Medical Terminology: A Living Language, 7th Edition
ISBN: 9780134701202
Medical Terminology: A Living Language is a comprehensive textbook designed to help students master and apply medical language. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of medical terminology principles and meeting scope and sequence requirements for typical introductory medical terminology courses.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory medical terminology courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of medical terminology, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of medical language.
History and Editions
The 7th edition of Medical Terminology: A Living Language has been updated to include a comprehensive list of word parts and additional practice problems targeting spelling, adjective formation, and grasp of basic anatomy and physiology (A&P). This edition continues to build on the previous editions by incorporating user feedback and ensuring that the content remains current and relevant.
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Bonnie Fremgen and Suzanne Frucht are the authors of Medical Terminology: A Living Language. Bonnie Fremgen is known for her expertise in medical terminology and her ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply. Suzanne Frucht brings her knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the text, ensuring that it remains accurate and comprehensive.
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Bonnie F. Fremgen is a former Associate Dean of the Allied Health Program at Robert Morris College. She has taught medical law and ethics courses as well as clinical and administrative topics. In addition, Dr. Fremgen has served as an advisor for students’ career planning. She has broad interests and experiences in the healthcare field, including hospitals, nursing homes, and physicians’ offices. Dr. Fremgen holds a nursing degree as well as a master’s in healthcare administration. She received her PhD from the College of Education at the University of Illinois. Dr. Fremgen has performed postdoctoral studies in Medical Law at Loyola University Law School in Chicago. She has authored five textbooks with Pearson.
Suzanne S. Frucht is an Associate Professor Emeritus of Anatomy and Physiology at Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU). She holds baccalaureate degrees in biological sciences and physical therapy from Indiana University, an MS in biological sciences at NWMSU, and a PhD in molecular biology and biochemistry from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. For 14 years Dr. Frucht worked full time as a physical therapist in various healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, extended care facilities, and home health. Based on her educational and clinical experience she was invited to teach medical terminology part time in 1988 and became a full-time faculty member three years later as she discovered her love for the challenge of teaching. Dr. Frucht has taught a variety of courses, including medical terminology, human anatomy, human physiology, and animal anatomy and physiology. She received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2003. After retiring from teaching in 2008, she continues to be active in student learning through teaching medical terminology as an online course and writing medical terminology texts and anatomy and physiology laboratory manuals.
PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Learning Objectives
Medical Terminology at a Glance
Building Medical Terms From Word Parts
Pronunciation
Spelling
Singular and Plural Endings
Abbreviations
The Medical Record
Healthcare Settings
Confidentiality
Chapter Review
PART 2: BODY ORGANIZATION
Learning Objectives
Body Organization at a Glance
Body Organization Illustrated
Levels of Body Organization
Body
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
PART 3: INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
Learning Objectives
Integumentary System at a Glance
Integumentary System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
PART 4: MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Learning Objectives
Section I: Skeletal System at a Glance
Skeletal System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal System
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Section II: Muscular System at a Glance
Muscular System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular System
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
PART 5: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Learning Objectives
Cardiovascular System at a Glance
Cardiovascular System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
PART 6: BLOOD AND THE LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEMS
Learning Objectives
Section I: Blood at a Glance
Blood Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of Blood
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Section II: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems at a Glance
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Terminology
Adjective Form of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
PART 7: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Learning Objectives
Respiratory System at a Glance
Respiratory System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
PART 8: DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Learning Objectives
Digestive System at a Glance
Digestive System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
PART 9: URINARY SYSTEM
Learning Objectives
Urinary System at a Glance
Urinary System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
PART 10: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Learning Objectives
Section I: Female Reproductive System at a Glance
Female Reproductive System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
Internal Genitalia
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pregnancy Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Section II: Male Reproductive System at a Glance
Male Reproductive System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
PART 11: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Learning Objectives
Endocrine System at a Glance
Endocrine System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
PART 12: NERVOUS SYSTEM
Learning Objectives
Nervous System at a Glance
Nervous System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
PART 13: SPECIAL SENSES: THE EYE AND EAR
Learning Objectives
Section I: The Eye at a Glance
The Eye Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Section II: The Ear at a Glance
The Ear Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
Terminology
Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Appendices
I: Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically and Defined
II: Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically by Definition
III: Abbreviations
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