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Bruce Wingerd is a member of the Biology Department at National University in San Diego, California. Previously, he has held teaching/administrative positions at Edison State College (now called Florida Southwestern), Broward College, and San Diego State University. His degrees are in the fields of zoology and physiology, and he has taught courses in medical terminology, human anatomy, advanced human anatomy, and anatomy and physiology for more than 30 years. He has written numerous textbooks, lab manuals, and multimedia learning resources in medical terminology, human anatomy, anatomy and physiology, histology, and comparative mammalian anatomy. His goal in teaching and writing is to provide students with learning tools that will help them reach their potential through education. He enjoys counseling students in the health sciences, developing novel approaches to teaching and learning, and leading faculty in the drive for excellence in education.

Welcome! iii

Discover What Makes This Book Unique iii

Online Learning viii

Comprehensive Instructional Package viii

Preface ix

About the Author and Illustrators xii

Acknowledgments xiii

Our Development Team xiv

A Commitment to Accuracy xvi

Chapter 1 Introduction to Word Parts and Word Construction 1

Learning Objectives 1

The Programmed Learning Approach 2

Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms 4

The Word Parts 6

Forming Words from Word Parts 13

Chapter Review 18

Chapter 2 Understanding Suffixes 19

Learning Objectives 19

Getting Started With Suffixes 20

Suffix Introduction 21

Suffixes That Indicate an Action or State 23

Suffixes That Indicate a Condition or Disease 25

Suffixes That Indicate Location, Number, or a Quality 29

Suffixes That Indicate a Medical Specialty 31

Suffixes That Indicate a Procedure or Treatment 32

Chapter Review 37

Chapter 3 Understanding Prefixes 39

Learning Objectives 39

Getting Started with Prefixes 40

Prefix Introduction 41

Prefixes That Indicate Number or Quantity 42

Prefixes That Indicate Location or Timing 45

Prefixes That Indicate a Specific Quality about a Term 50

Chapter Review 55

Chapter 4 The Human Body in Health and Disease 57

Learning Objectives ¿57

Organization of the Body ¿58

Anatomy and Physiology Introduction 58

Medical Terms Introduction ¿72

Understanding Medical Reports ¿78

Chapter Review ¿80

Chapter 5 The Integumentary System 81

Learning Objectives ¿81

Anatomy and Physiology Terms ¿82

Medical Terms of the Integumentary System ¿84

Signs and Symptoms of the Integumentary System 84

Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System 91

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices of the Integumentary System 103

Abbreviations of the Integumentary System 107

Chapter Review ¿108

Medical Report Exercises 109

Chapter 6 The Skeletal and Muscular Systems 113

Learning Objectives ¿113

Anatomy and Physiology Terms ¿114

Medical Terms of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems ¿118

Signs and Symptoms of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems 118

Diseases and Disorders of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems 122

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems 137

Abbreviations of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems 146

Chapter Review ¿147

Medical Report Exercises ¿148

Chapter 7 Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology 152

Learning Objectives ¿152

Anatomy and Physiology Terms ¿153

Medical Terms of the Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology ¿155

Signs and Symptoms of the Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology 156

Diseases and Disorders of the Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology 160

Treatments and Procedures of the Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology 174

Abbreviations of the Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology 183

Chapter Review ¿184

Medical Report Exercises ¿185

Chapter 8 The Cardiovascular System 189

Learning Objectives ¿189

Anatomy and Physiology Terms ¿190

Medical Terms of the Cardiovascular System ¿192

Signs and Symptoms of the Cardiovascular System 193

Diseases and Disorders of the Cardiovascular System 196

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices of the Cardiovascular System 208

Abbreviations of the Cardiovascular System 220

Chapter Review ¿221

Medical Report Exercises ¿222

Chapter 9 The Respiratory System 227

Learning Objectives ¿227

Anatomy and Physiology Terms ¿228

Medical Terms of the Respiratory System ¿230

Signs and Symptoms of the Respiratory System 230

Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System 237

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices of the Respiratory System 248

Abbreviations of the Respiratory System 262

Chapter Review ¿263

Medical Report Exercises ¿264

Chapter 10 The Digestive System 268

Learning Objectives ¿268

Anatomy and Physiology Terms ¿269

Medical Terms of the Digestive System ¿271

Signs and Symptoms of the Digestive System 273

Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System 277

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices of the Digestive System 295

Abbreviations of the Digestive System 306

Chapter Review ¿307

Medical Report Exercises ¿308

Chapter 11 The Urinary System 312

Learning Objectives ¿312

Anatomy and Physiology Terms ¿313

Medical Terms for the Urinary System ¿315

Signs and Symptoms of the Urinary System 316

Diseases and Disorders of the Urinary System 321

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices of the Urinary System 330

Abbreviations of the Urinary System 342

Chapter Review ¿343

Medical Report Exercises ¿344

Chapter 12 Reproductive System and Obstetrics 348

Learning Objectives ¿348

Anatomy and Physiology Terms ¿349

Medical Terms for the Reproductive System and Obstetrics ¿352

Signs and Symptoms of the Male Reproductive System 353

Diseases and Disorders of the Male Reproductive System 356

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices of the Male Reproductive System 361

Signs and Symptoms of the Female Reproductive System 368

Diseases and Disorders of the Female Reproductive System 371

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices of the Female Reproductive System 381

Signs and Symptoms of Obstetrics 390

Diseases and Disorders of Obstetrics 391

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices of Obstetrics 396

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) 399

Abbreviations of the Reproductive System and Obstetrics 402

Chapter Review ¿404

Medical Report Exercises ¿405

Chapter 13 The Nervous System and Mental Health 409

Learning Objectives ¿409

Anatomy and Physiology Terms ¿410

Medical Terms for the Nervous System and Mental Health ¿412

Signs and Symptoms of the Nervous System 414

Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System 417

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices of the Nervous System 429

Mental Health Diseases and Disorders ¿437

Abbreviations of the Nervous System and Mental Health 441

Chapter Review ¿443

Medical Report Exercises ¿444

Chapter 14 The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing 448

Learning Objectives ¿448

Anatomy and Physiology Terms ¿449

Medical Terms for the Special Senses of Sight and Hearing ¿451

Signs and Symptoms of the Eyes and Sight 452

Diseases and Disorders of the Eyes and Sight 454

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices of the Eyes and Sight 461

Signs and Symptoms of the Ears and Hearing 464

Diseases and Disorders of the Ears and Hearing 466

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices of the Ears and Hearing 469

Abbreviations of the Eyes and Ears 473

Chapter Review ¿474

Medical Report Exercises ¿475

Chapter 15 The Endocrine System 479

Learning Objectives ¿479

Anatomy and Physiology Terms ¿480

Medical Terms for the Endocrine System ¿482

Signs and Symptoms of the Endocrine System 482

Diseases and Disorders of the Endocrine System 486

Treatments, Procedures, and Devices of the Endocrine System 496

Abbreviations of the Endocrine System 502

Chapter Review ¿503

Medical Report Exercises ¿504

Appendix A: Word Parts Glossary A-1

Appendix B: Abbreviations A-6

Appendix C: Word Parts for Describing Color, Number, and Plurals A-11

Glossary-Index I-1

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