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Introduction to Medical Terminology

by: Schroeder, Carol L.; Ehrlich, Ann

Introduction to Medical Terminology

by: Schroeder, Carol L.; Ehrlich, Ann

ISBN 13:
9781401811372
ISBN 10:
140181137X
Edition: CD
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 12/30/2002
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

Introduction to Medical Terminology emphasizes learning medical terminology by word part and usage and is organized by body systems. The practice software includes exercises, games and pronunciation of medical terminology. A workbook offers a wide-variety of learning exercises from matching and multiple choice to spelling and abbreviations to true/false and word building.

Preface

Acknowledgments

xii

How to Use This Book

xiii

How to Use the Student Activity CD-ROM

xvi

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Overview of Introduction to Medical Terminology

(1)

Vocabulary Related to Medical Terminology

(1)

Word Parts Are the Key!

(1)

Word Roots

(2)

Suffixes

(1)

Prefixes

(1)

Determining Meanings on the Basis of Word Parts

(1)

Medical Dictionary Use

(2)

Pronunciation

(1)

Spelling Is Always Important

(1)

Using Abbreviations

(1)

Singular and Plural Endings

(1)

Basic Medical Terms

(1)

Look-Alike Sound-Alike Terms and Word Parts

(2)

Career Opportunities: Setting Your Goals

(1)

Study Break

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Administrative Medical Assistant

(1)

Review Time

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

(1)

The Human Body in Health and Disease

Overview of the Human Body in Health and Disease

(1)

Vocabulary Related to the Human Body in Health and Disease

(1)

Anatomic Reference Systems

(2)

Major Body Cavities

(2)

Cytology

(2)

Congenital Disorders

(1)

Histology

(1)

Glands

(1)

Organs and Body Systems

(1)

Pathology

(4)

Career Opportunities

(1)

Study Break

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Emergency Room Technician

(1)

Review Time

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

(1)

The Skeletal System

Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Skeletal System

(1)

Vocabulary Related to the Skeletal System

(1)

Functions of the Skeletal System

(1)

Structures of the Skeletal System

(1)

The Structure of Bones

(1)

Joints

(2)

The Skeleton

(6)

Medical Specialties Related to the Skeletal System

(1)

Pathology of the Skeletal System

(4)

Diagnostic Procedures of the Skeletal System

(1)

Treatment Procedures of the Skeletal System

(4)

Career Opportunities

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Paramedic

(1)

Study Break

(1)

Review Time

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

(1)

The Muscular System

Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Muscular System

(1)

Vocabulary Related to the Muscular System

(1)

Functions of the Muscular System

(1)

Structures of the Muscular System

(1)

Types of Muscle Tissue

(2)

Characteristics of Muscles

(1)

Range of Motion

(2)

How Muscles are Named

(4)

Medical Specialties Related to the Muscular System

(1)

Pathology of the Muscular System

(5)

Diagnostic Procedures of the Muscular System

(1)

Treatment Procedures of the Muscular System

(2)

Career Opportunities

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Physical Therapist

(1)

Study Break

(1)

Review Time

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

(1)

The Cardiovascular System

Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Cardiovascular System

(1)

Vocabulary Related to the Cardiovascular System

(1)

Functions of the Cardiovascular System

(1)

Structures of the Cardiovascular System

(1)

The Heart

(4)

The Blood Vessels

(1)

The Blood

(4)

Medical Specialties Related to the Cardiovascular System

(1)

Pathology of the Cardiovascular System

(5)

Diagnostic Procedures of the Cardiovascular System

(2)

Treatment Procedures of the Cardiovascular System

(3)

Career Opportunities

101

(1)

Study Break

101

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Cardiac Sonographere

101

(1)

Review Time

102

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

103

(1)

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems

104

(1)

Vocabulary Related to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems

105

(1)

Medical Specialties Related to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems

106

(1)

Functions and Structures of the Lymphatic System

106

(3)

Functions and Structures of the Immune System

109

(4)

Pathogenic Organisms

113

(2)

Oncology

115

(4)

Career Opportunities

119

(1)

Study Break

119

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Lymphedema Therapist

120

(1)

Review Time

120

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

121

(1)

The Respiratory System

Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Respiratory System

122

(1)

Vocabulary Related to the Respiratory System

123

(1)

Functions of the Respiratory System

124

(1)

Structures of the Respiratory System

124

(4)

Respiration

128

(1)

Medical Specialties Related to the Respiratory System

128

(1)

Pathology of the Respiratory System

129

(6)

Diagnostic Procedures of the Respiratory System

135

(1)

Treatment Procedures of the Respiratory System

135

(2)

Career Opportunities

137

(1)

Study Break

137

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Respiratory Therapist

138

(1)

Review Time

138

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

139

(1)

The Digestive System

Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Digestive System

140

(1)

Vocabulary Related to the Digestive System

141

(1)

Functions of the Digestive System

142

(1)

Structures of the Digestive System

142

(5)

Digestion

147

(1)

Medical Specialties Related to the Digestive System

148

(1)

Pathology of the Digestive System

148

(5)

Diagnostic Procedures of the Digestive System

153

(1)

Treatment Procedures of the Digestive System

153

(3)

Career Opportunities

156

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Certified Dental Assistant

157

(1)

Study Break

157

(1)

Review Time

158

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

159

(1)

The Urinary System

Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Urinary System

160

(1)

Vocabulary Related to the Urinary System

161

(1)

Functions of the Urinary System

162

(1)

Structures of the Urinary System

162

(2)

The Excretion of Urine

164

(1)

Medical Specialties Related to the Urinary System

164

(1)

Pathology of the Urinary System

164

(3)

Diagnostic Procedures of the Urinary System

167

(1)

Treatment Procedures of the Urinary System

168

(3)

Career Opportunities

171

(1)

Study Break

171

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Urologist

171

(1)

Review Time

172

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

173

(1)

The Nervous System

Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Nervous System

174

(1)

Vocabulary Related to the Nervous System

175

(1)

Functions of the Nervous System

176

(1)

Structures of the Nervous System

176

(2)

The Central Nervous System

178

(5)

The Peripheral Nervous System

183

(1)

The Autonomic Nervous System

183

(1)

Medical Specialties Related to the Nervous System

183

(2)

Pathology of the Nervous System

185

(5)

Mental Health

190

(2)

Diagnostic Procedures of the Nervous System

192

(1)

Treatment Procedures of the Nervous System

192

(1)

Career Opportunities

193

(1)

Study Break

194

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Mental Health Worker

194

(1)

Review Time

194

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

195

(1)

Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears

Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Eyes and Ears

196

(1)

Vocabulary Related to the Special Senses

197

(1)

Medical Specialties Related to the Eyes and Ears

198

(1)

Functions of the Eyes and Ears

198

(1)

Structures of the Eyes

199

(3)

Pathology of the Eyes

202

(4)

Diagnostic Procedures of the Eyes

206

(1)

Treatment Procedures of the Eyes

207

(1)

Structures of the Ears

208

(1)

Normal Action of the Ears

209

(1)

Pathology of the Ears

209

(1)

Diagnostic Procedures of the Ears

210

(1)

Treatment Procedures of the Ears

211

(1)

Career Opportunities

212

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Audiologist

212

(1)

Study Break

212

(1)

Review Time

213

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

214

(2)

Skin: The Integumentary System

Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Integumentary System

216

(1)

Vocabulary Related to the Skin

217

(1)

Functions of the Integumentary System

218

(1)

Structures of the Integumentary System

218

(2)

Associated Structures of the Integumentary System

220

(1)

Medical Specialties Related to the Integumentary System

221

(1)

Pathology of the Integumentary System

221

(7)

Diagnostic Procedures of the Integumentary System

228

(1)

Treatment Procedures of the Integumentary System

228

(2)

Career Opportunities

230

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Dermatologist

231

(1)

Study Break

231

(1)

Review Time

232

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

233

(1)

The Endocrine System

Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Endocrine System

234

(1)

Vocabulary Related to the Endocrine System

235

(1)

Functions of the Endocrine System

236

(1)

Structures of the Endocrine System

237

(1)

Medical Specialties Related to the Endocrine System

238

(1)

Pathology of the Endocrine System

238

(1)

Diagnostic Procedures Related to the Endocrine System

238

(1)

The Pituitary Gland

238

(2)

The Thyroid Gland

240

(1)

The Parathyroid Glands

241

(1)

The Adrenal Glands

241

(2)

The Pancreatic Islets

243

(1)

The Thymus

244

(1)

The Pineal Gland

245

(1)

The Gonads

245

(2)

Career Opportunities

247

(1)

Study Break

247

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Clinical Instructor

247

(1)

Review Time

248

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

249

(1)

The Reproductive Systems

Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Reproductive Systems

250

(1)

Vocabulary Related to the Reproductive Systems

251

(1)

Functions of the Male Reproductive System

252

(1)

Structures of the Male Reproductive System

252

(2)

Medical Specialties Related to the Male Reproductive System

254

(1)

Pathology of the Male Reproductive System

254

(1)

Diagnostic Procedures of the Male Reproductive System

255

(1)

Treatment Procedures of the Male Reproductive System

256

(1)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

256

(1)

Functions of the Female Reproductive System

257

(1)

Structures of the Female Reproductive System

257

(3)

Medical Specialties Related to the Female Reproductive System

260

(1)

Pathology of the Female Reproductive System

260

(2)

Diagnostic Procedures of the Female Reproductive System

262

(1)

Treatment Procedures of the Female Reproductive System

263

(2)

Assisted Reproduction

265

(2)

Pregnancy and Childbirth

267

(4)

Career Opportunities

271

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Certified Nurse Midwife

271

(1)

Study Break

272

(1)

Review Time

272

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

273

(1)

Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology

Overview of Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology

274

(1)

Vocabulary Related to Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology

275

(1)

Basic Examination Procedures

276

(2)

Basic Examination Positions

278

(2)

Laboratory Tests

280

(2)

Endoscopy

282

(1)

Centesis

282

(1)

Imaging Techniques

283

(1)

Radiology

284

(1)

Radiographic Positioning and Projections

284

(2)

Computed Tomography

286

(1)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

286

(1)

Fluoroscopy

286

(1)

Diagnostic Ultrasound

287

(1)

Nuclear Medicine

287

(1)

Radioimmunoassay

288

(1)

Pharmacology

288

(2)

Career Opportunities

290

(1)

Study Break

290

(1)

Health Occupation Profile: Medical Technologist

291

(1)

Review Time

291

(1)

The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise

292

(1)

Appendix A Prefixes, Word Roots (Combining Forms), and Suffixes

293

(18)

Appendix B Abbreviations and Meanings

311

(18)

Appendix C Glossary of Pathology and Procedures

329

(36)

Index

365

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