Main description:

Medical Terminology Complete! takes a programmed approach to presenting the most current language of healthcare. Organized by body system, the text conveys the medical terms used in medical offices, hospitals and clinics, together with essential A&P information.

You'll get step-by-step guidance in building medical terms. Word Part Reminders show you how word parts combine to form a term, while Word Part Breakdowns identify word parts. Some exercises offer word-building practice, while others use medical reports to show how medical terms are used in practice.

The 4th Edition improves clinical training for students poised to a launch a healthcare career. New types of chapter-ending exercises, such as Define the Combining Form and Complete the Labels exercises, round out a comprehensive series of practice opportunities.

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Contents:

Introduction to Word Parts and Word Construction

Learning Objectives
The Programmed Learning Approach
Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms
The Word Parts
Forming Words from Word Parts
Chapter Review

Understanding Suffixes

Learning Objectives
Getting Started with Suffixes
Chapter Review

Understanding Prefixes

Learning Objectives
Getting Started with Prefixes
Chapter Review

The Human Body in Health and Disease

Learning Objectives
Organization of the Body
Medical Terms Introduction
Understanding Medical Reports
Chapter Review

The Integumentary System

Learning Objectives
Anatomy and Physiology Terms
Medical Terms of the Integumentary System
Chapter Review
Medical Report Exercises

The Skeletal and Muscular Systems

Learning Objectives
Anatomy and Physiology Terms
Medical Terms of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems
Chapter Review
Medical Report Exercises

Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology

Learning Objectives
Anatomy and Physiology Terms
Medical Terms of the Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology
Chapter Review
Medical Report Exercises

The Cardiovascular System

Learning Objectives
Anatomy and Physiology Terms
Medical Terms of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter Review
Medical Report Exercises

The Respiratory System

Learning Objectives
Anatomy and Physiology Terms
Medical Terms of the Respiratory System
Chapter Review
Medical Report Exercises

The Digestive System

Learning Objectives
Anatomy and Physiology Terms
Medical Terms of the Digestive System
Chapter Review
Medical Report Exercises

The Urinary System

Learning Objectives
Anatomy and Physiology Terms
Medical Terms for the Urinary System
Chapter Review
Medical Report Exercises

Reproductive System and Obstetrics

Learning Objectives
Anatomy and Physiology Terms
Medical Terms for the Reproductive System and Obstetrics
Chapter Review
Medical Report Exercises

The Nervous System and Mental Health

Learning Objectives
Anatomy and Physiology Terms
Medical Terms for the Nervous System and Mental Health
Chapter Review
Medical Report Exercises

The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing

Learning Objectives
Anatomy and Physiology Terms
Medical Terms for the Special Senses of Sight and Hearing
Chapter Review
Medical Report Exercises

The Endocrine System

Learning Objectives
Anatomy and Physiology Terms
Medical Terms for the Endocrine System
Chapter Review
Medical Report Exercises

APPENDICES

Word Parts Glossary
Abbreviations
Word Parts for Describing Color, Number, and Plurals