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Keying Interest!! As any good teacher knows, making the subject interesting, fun, and relevant can make a world of difference. Unlocking Medical Terminology by Bruce Wingerd does just that!! This dynamic new worktext uses two techniques to ensure the most successful learning experience. Makes Learning Fun! Interesting and engaging applications presented in an interactive, self-study format to increase your understanding of medical terminology Decoder key to reveal the hidden answers on each exercise page Crossword puzzles and word jumbles in ea... MOREch chapter Case studies Challenging games and quizzes, along with flashcards, videos, and animations on a feature-packed CD-ROM that comes free with each book. 2) Stair-Step Approach A progressive approach that mirrors the way many people learn. Instead of assuming you will absorb volumes of information in one step, this book presents topics in smaller pieces. Self-quizzes give you the opportunity to master the information before you build upon it in the next section. This approach allows you to work at your own pace and ensures success. Each step is organized around the core elements of learning medical terminology: word parts, anatomy & physiology, and word building. "Word Parts Focus" breaks down the essential components of terms in each chapter. "Getting to the Root of It" takes a close look at word roots, which are the basis for many basic anatomy & physiology terms. "Letrs"s Construct Terms" assembles all the word parts presented throughout the chapter and builds more complex words relating to pathology conditions and procedures.

Unlocking Medical Terminology serves as a key to discovering a new language, in a fun, eye-catching, yet scientifically precise way. The book is designed to be used as a text to support lectures, or as an independent student workbook. The flexibility of its application is made possible by the book's text-like format combined with its self-guided, exercise-driven learning program. Wingerd uses a stair-step approach that mirrors the way that many people learn. Instead of assuming you will absorb volumes of information in one step, this book presents topics in smaller pieces. Self-quizzes give you the opportunity to master the information before you build upon it in the next section. This approach allows you to work at your own pace and ensures success.

For courses in Medical Terminology. Keying Interest Unlocking Medical Terminology serves as a key to discovering a new language, in a fun, eye-catching, yet scientifically precise way. The book is designed to be used as a text to support lectures, or as an independent student workbook. The flexibility of its application is made possible by the book's text-like format combined with its self-guided, exercise-driven learning program. Wingerd uses a stair-step approach that mirrors the way that many people learn. Instead of assuming you will absorb volumes of information in one step, this book presents topics in smaller pieces. Self-quizzes give you the opportunity to master the information before you build upon it in the next section. This approach allows you to work at your own pace and ensures success.

Preface

xix

Acknowledgments

xxiii

Reviewers

xxv

Word Parts: The Building Blocks of Medical Terminology

(22)

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Learning Objectives

(2)

The Four Word Parts

(7)

Defining Medical Terms

(2)

Constructing Medical Terms

(2)

Pronunciation of Medical Terms

(1)

Spelling

(1)

Singular and Plural Endings

(1)

Helpful Study Tips

(3)

Chapter Review

(5)

The Human Body in Health and Disease

(34)

Learning Objectives

(1)

Word Parts Focus

(2)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

(7)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

(8)

Medical Terms of the Human Body

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

(1)

Diseases and Disorders

(1)

Disease Focus---Diagnosis

(4)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

(3)

Abbreviations

(1)

Chapter Review

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

(1)

Show What You Know!

(2)

Piece It All Together!

(2)

Cells, Tissues, and Cancer

(30)

Learning Objectives

(1)

Word Parts Focus

(3)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

(4)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

(4)

Medical Terms of Cells, Tissues, and Cancer

(2)

Let's Construct Terms!

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

(2)

Diseases and Disorders

(1)

Disease Focus---The Genetics of Cancer

(4)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

(2)

Abbreviations of Cells, Tissues, and Cancer

(1)

Chapter Review

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

(1)

Show What You Know!

(2)

Piece It All Together!

(3)

The Integumentary System

(36)

Learning Objectives

(2)

Word Parts Focus

(2)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

(3)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

(3)

Medical Terms of the Integumentary System

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

(6)

Diseases and Disorders

104

(6)

Disease Focus---Wound Repair

110

(2)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

112

(3)

Abbreviations of the Integumentary System

115

(1)

Chapter Review

116

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

116

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

116

(1)

Show What You Know!

117

(3)

Piece It All Together!

120

(3)

The Skeletal and Muscular Systems

123

(52)

Learning Objectives

123

(1)

Word Parts Focus

124

(3)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

127

(9)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

136

(7)

Medical Terms of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems

143

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

144

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

144

(2)

Diseases and Disorders

146

(10)

Disease Focus---Fractures

156

(3)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

159

(6)

Abbreviations of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems

165

(2)

Chapter Review

167

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

167

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

168

(1)

Show What You Know!

169

(2)

Piece It All Together!

171

(4)

The Nervous System and Mental Health

175

(46)

Learning Objectives

175

(1)

Word Parts Focus

176

(2)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

178

(8)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

186

(4)

Medical Terms of the Nervous System

190

(2)

Let's Construct Terms!

192

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

192

(2)

Diseases and Disorders

194

(8)

Disease Focus---Accumulation of Fluids in the Brain

202

(3)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

205

(7)

Abbreviations of the Nervous System

212

(1)

Chapter Review

213

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

213

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

213

(1)

Show What You Know!

214

(3)

Piece It All Together!

217

(4)

The Special Senses: The Eyes

221

(32)

Learning Objectives

221

(1)

Word Parts Focus

222

(2)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

224

(2)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

226

(3)

Medical Terms of the Eyes

229

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

229

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

230

(3)

Diseases and Disorders

233

(5)

Disease Focus---Glaucoma and Intraocular Pressure

238

(3)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

241

(5)

Abbreviations of the Eyes

246

(1)

Chapter Review

247

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

247

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

247

(1)

Show What You Know!

248

(2)

Piece It All Together!

250

(3)

The Special Senses: The Ears

253

(26)

Learning Objectives

253

(1)

Word Parts Focus

254

(1)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

255

(3)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

258

(3)

Medical Terms of the Ears

261

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

262

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

262

(2)

Diseases and Disorders

264

(2)

Disease Focus---Otitis Media in Children

266

(3)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

269

(4)

Abbreviations of the Ears

273

(1)

Chapter Review

274

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

274

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

274

(1)

Show What You Know!

275

(1)

Piece it All Together!

276

(3)

The Endocrine System

279

(38)

Learning Objectives

279

(1)

Word Parts Focus

280

(2)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

282

(5)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

287

(3)

Medical Terms of the Endocrine System

290

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

290

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

290

(3)

Diseases and Disorders

293

(9)

Disease Focus---Diabetes Mellitus

302

(3)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

305

(5)

Abbreviations of the Endocrine System

310

(1)

Chapter Review

311

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

311

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

311

(1)

Show What You Know!

312

(2)

Piece It All Together!

314

(3)

The Cardiovascular System

317

(52)

Learning Objectives

317

(1)

Word Parts Focus

318

(2)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

320

(5)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

325

(7)

Medical Terms of the Cardiovascular System

332

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

332

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

333

(2)

Diseases and Disorders

335

(5)

Disease Focus---Heart Disease

340

(6)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

346

(13)

Abbreviations of the Cardiovascular System

359

(2)

Chapter Review

361

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

361

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

361

(1)

Show What You Know!

362

(3)

Piece It All Together!

365

(4)

Blood and the Lymphatic System

369

(44)

Learning Objectives

369

(1)

Word Parts Focus

370

(2)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

372

(6)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

378

(5)

Medical Terms of Blood and the Lymphatic System

383

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

384

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

385

(2)

Diseases and Disorders

387

(7)

Disease Focus---HIV Mode of Infection

394

(4)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

398

(6)

Abbreviations of Blood and the Lymphatic System

404

(2)

Chapter Review

406

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

406

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

406

(1)

Show What You Know!

407

(4)

Piece It All Together!

411

(2)

The Respiratory System

413

(52)

Learning Objectives

413

(1)

Word Parts Focus

414

(3)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

417

(5)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

422

(4)

Medical Terms of the Respiratory System

426

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

426

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

427

(4)

Diseases and Disorders

431

(7)

Disease Focus---Tuberculosis

438

(4)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

442

(13)

Abbreviations of the Respiratory System

455

(2)

Chapter Review

457

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

457

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

457

(1)

Show What You Know!

458

(4)

Piece It All Together!

462

(3)

The Digestive System

465

(50)

Learning Objectives

465

(1)

Word Parts Focus

466

(3)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

469

(5)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

474

(4)

Medical Terms of the Digestive System

478

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

478

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

479

(2)

Diseases and Disorders

481

(10)

Disease Focus---The Common Cause of GI Ulcers

491

(5)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

496

(11)

Abbreviations of the Digestive System

507

(1)

Chapter Review

508

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

508

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

508

(1)

Show What You Know!

509

(3)

Piece It All Together!

512

(3)

The Urinary System

515

(42)

Learning Objectives

515

(1)

Word Parts Focus

516

(2)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

518

(3)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

521

(3)

Medical Terms of the Urinary System

524

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

525

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

525

(3)

Diseases and Disorders

528

(5)

Disease Focus---Renal Failure and Dialysis

533

(5)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

538

(11)

Abbreviations of the Urinary System

549

(1)

Chapter Review

550

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

550

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

550

(1)

Show What You Know!

551

(3)

Piece It All Together!

554

(3)

The Male Reproductive System

557

(34)

Learning Objectives

557

(1)

Word Parts Focus

558

(1)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

559

(3)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

562

(4)

Medical Terms of the Male Reproductive System

566

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

567

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

567

(2)

Diseases and Disorders

569

(5)

Disease Focus---Enlarged Prostate

574

(3)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

577

(7)

Abbreviations of the Male Reproductive System

584

(1)

Chapter Review

585

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

585

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

585

(1)

Show What You Know!

586

(3)

Piece It All Together!

589

(2)

The Female Reproductive System

591

(44)

Learning Objectives

591

(1)

Word Parts Focus

592

(2)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

594

(4)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

598

(5)

Medical Terms of the Female Reproductive System

603

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

603

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

604

(3)

Diseases and Disorders

607

(6)

Disease Focus---Cancers of Female Organs

613

(4)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

617

(10)

Abbreviations of the Female Reproductive System

627

(2)

Chapter Review

629

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

629

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

629

(1)

Show What You Know!

630

(3)

Piece It All Together!

633

(2)

Obstetrics and Human Development

635

(38)

Learning Objectives

635

(1)

Word Parts Focus

636

(2)

Anatomy and Physiology Overview

638

(5)

Getting to the Root of It---Anatomy and Physiology Terms

643

(4)

Medical Terms of Obstetrics and Human Development

647

(1)

Let's Construct Terms!

648

(1)

Symptoms and Signs

649

(2)

Diseases and Disorders

651

(5)

Disease Focus---Crossing the Placental Blood Barrier

656

(4)

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices

660

(6)

Abbreviations of Obstetrics and Human Development

666

(1)

Chapter Review

667

(1)

Word Parts Checklist

667

(1)

Medical Terminology Checklist

667

(1)

Show What You Know!

668

(2)

Piece It All Together!

670

(3)

Appendix A Word Parts

673

(8)

Appendix B Abbreviations

681

(7)

Appendix C Endings in Medical Terminology

688

(2)

Appendix D Pharmacology Terms

690

(4)

Appendix E Alternative Medicine: Therapies and Treatments

694

(2)

Appendix F Answers to Chapter Review Exercises

696

(17)

Appendix G Answers to Self Quiz Exercises

713

(26)

Index

739

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