Main description:

This clear, concise, and conversational book teaches the most current and accepted language of healthcare, using a self-guided "programmed learning" approach that has helped thousands of students prepare for health careers. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY COMPLETE!, 2/e emphasizes the medical terms used most commonly by hospitals and clinics, while providing only essential information on anatomy and physiology. Discussions are supported by accurate and compelling illustrations and photographs throughout, including many new images. Questions are provided both within and after each chapter, and many medical reports and case studies are provided to enable students to apply what they,ve learned. This edition has been improved with even more sample reports and case studies; expanded coverage of sight and hearing; and robust interactive tools online.

Contents:

1. Introduction to Word Parts and Word Construction 2. Understanding Suffixes 3. Understanding Prefixes 4. The Human Body in Health and Disease 5. The Integumentary System 6. The Skeletal and Muscular Systems 7. Blood and the Lymphatic System 8. The Cardiovascular System 9. The Respiratory System 10. The Digestive System 11. The Urinary System 12. Reproductive System and Obstetrics 13. The Nervous System and Mental Health 14. The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing 15. The Endocrine System Appendix A: Word Parts Glossary Appendix B: Abbreviations Appendix C: Pharmacology Terms Appendix D: Word Parts for Describing Color, Number, and Plurals Appendix E: Answers to Practice Exercises and Review Glossary Index