Medical Terminology

by Willis, Marjorie Canfield

• ISBN13: 9780683090550
• ISBN10: 0683090550
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-05-01
• Publisher: Williams & Wilkins

Summary

Now students can learn medical terminology in its proper context--in documenting patient care. The text teaches students APPLIED terminology, demonstrating exactly how medical terminology is used in the clinical practice setting. Willis' Medical Terminology features COMPLETE records with patient history included. Completely unique, the fourth chapter teaches basic communication between professionals, including physician's orders and prescriptions, plus... "Ancient Artifacts" with colorful etymologies and historical backgrounds for commonly used terms An entire chapter on time management, sensory mnemonics, and using flash cards--information unique to this text Helpful appendices including an index of term components, abbreviations and symbols, answers to exercises and a listing of commonly prescribed drugs In addition to the best medical terminology available for students, Willis' Medical Terminology gives instructors a range of options for using the material: The Text The Instructor's Guide Pronunciation Audio Tapes Overheads Computerized Test Bank

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
Building a Medical Vocabulary: Getting Started	1	(8)
Basic Term Components	9	(25)
Fields of Medical Practice	34	(13)
The Medical Record	47	(41)
Color Atlas	A1
Integumentary System	88	(30)
Musculoskeletal System	118	(39)
Cardiovascular System	157	(43)
Blood and Lymph Systems	200	(26)
Respiratory System	226	(36)
Nervous System	262	(36)
Endocrine System	298	(25)
Eye	323	(22)
Ear	345	(17)
Gastrointestinal System	362	(42)
Urinary System	404	(23)
Male Reproductive System	427	(21)
Female Reproductive System	448	(45)
Appendices
A. Glossary of Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms	493	(5)
B. Abbreviations and Symbols	498	(3)
C. Commonly Prescribed Drugs	501	(4)
D. Answers to Practice Exercises	505	(14)
Figure Credit List	519	(2)
Index	521