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Medical Language for Modern Health Care 4th Edition
Medical Language for Modern Health Care Fourth Edition:
Medical Language for Modern Health Care, Fourth Edition, uses a contextual learning approach to introduce medical terminology within a healthcare environment. Chapters are broken into lessons that present and define terminology through the context of anatomy and physiology, pathology, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures as well as pharmacology. The text covers one topic at a time, offering contextual content, tables, and exercises all in one place.
Word analysis and definition tables provide a color-coded guide to word parts deconstruction, definitions, and pronunciations. Lessons are organized to present structure, function, disorders, procedures, and pharmacology. With unfolding patient case studies, students see real-life application of medical terminology through an introduction to various roles in the healthcare environment. BodyAnimat3D integrated 3D animations help students visualize the most difficult concepts, with pre- and post-assessment questions for every animation.
New to This Edition•The content is focused on the terminology of anatomy and physiology, diseases, disorders, symptoms, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and pharmacology.•The up-to-date content is more precise, with new terms and their definitions.•Each content area and exercise set is tagged with its corresponding chapter learning outcome.•More than 50 percent of the books artwork and photos have been replaced with more current and relevant images.•The terms defined in the book have been reviewed for relevance against the provisional new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and the new ICDM-5.•In each of the chapters on body systems, new sections detailing diagnostic procedures, therapeutic procedures, and pharmacology have been added.•Additional activities and all new questions have been added to the materials on Connect.
Additional ISBNs:
∗ Print ISBN: 1260084930, 978-1260084931, 9781260084931, 1259989828, 978-1259989827, 9781259989827
∗ eText ISBN: 1259989860, 978-1259989865, 9781259989865
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Medical Language for Modern Health Care 4th Edition:
Cover
Title
Copyright
About the Authors
Brief Contents
Detailed Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Welcome
Chapter 1 The Anatomy of Medical Terms: The Foundation of Medical Language
Lesson 1.1 The Construction of Medical Words
Lesson 1.2 Unique Medical Words
Chapter 1 Review
Chapter 2 Word Analysis and Communication: The Language of Health Care
Lesson 2.1 Word Analys is and Definition
Lesson 2.2 Plurals and Pronunciation
Lesson 2.3 Precision in Communication
Chapter 2 Review
Chapter 3 The Body as a Whole: The Language of Anatomy
Lesson 3.1 Organization of the Body
Lesson 3.2 Basic Genetics
Lesson 3.3 Genetic Medicine
Lesson 3.4 Anatomical Position, Planes, and Directions
Chapter 3 Review
Chapter 4 Integumentary System: The Language of Dermatology
Lesson 4.1 Functions and Structure of the Skin
Lesson 4.2 Disorders of the Skin
Lesson 4.3 Accessory Skin Organs
Lesson 4.4 Burns and Injuries to the Skin
Lesson 4.5 Procedures and Pharmacology
Chapter 4 Review
Chapter 5 Digestive System: The Language of Gastroenterology
Lesson 5.1 The Digestive System
Lesson 5.2 Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
Lesson 5.3 Digestion—Stomach and Small Intestine
Lesson 5.4 Digestion—Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
Lesson 5.5 Absorption and Malabsorption
Lesson 5.6 Elimination and the Large Intestine
Lesson 5.7 Procedures and Pharmacology of the Digestive System
Chapter 5 Review
Chapter 6 Urinary System: The Language of Urology
Lesson 6.1 Urinary System and Kidneys
Lesson 6.2 Ureters and Associated Disorders
Lesson 6.3 Urinary Bladder and Urethra
Lesson 6.4 Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology
Chapter 6 Review
Chapter 7 Male Reproductive System: The Language of Reproduction
Lesson 7.1 Male Reproduction
Lesson 7.2 Spermatic Ducts and Accessory Glands
Lesson 7.3 The Penis and Its Disorders
Lesson 7.4 Procedures and Pharmacology
Chapter 7 Review
Chapter 8 Female Reproductive System: The Languages of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Lesson 8.1 External Genitalia and Vagina
Lesson 8.2 Ovaries, Uterine Tubes, and Uterus
Lesson 8.3 Disorders of the Female Reproductive Tract
Lesson 8.4 Gynecologic Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology
Lesson 8.5 Obstetrics: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Lesson 8.6 Obstetrical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology
Lesson 8.7 Breast
Lesson 8.8 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology of Disorders of the Breast
Chapter 8 Review
Chapter 9 Nervous System: The Language of Neurology
Lesson 9.1 Functions and Structure of the Nervous System
Lesson 9.2 The Brain and Cranial Nerves
Lesson 9.3 Disorders of the Brain and Cranial Nerves
Lesson 9.4 Disorders of the Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves
Lesson 9.5 Procedures and Pharmacology
Chapter 9 Review
Chapter 10 Cardiovascular System: The Language of Cardiology
Lesson 10.1 Heart
Lesson 10.2 Disorders of the Heart
Lesson 10.3 Circulatory Systems
Lesson 10.4 Cardiovascular Procedures and Pharmacology
Chapter 10 Review
Chapter 11 Blood: The Language of Hematology
Lesson 11.1 Components of Blood
Lesson 11.2 Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)
Lesson 11.3 White Blood Cells (Leukocytes)
Lesson 11.4 Hemostasis
Lesson 11.5 Blood Groups
Lesson 11.6 Procedures and Pharmacology
Chapter 11 Review
Chapter 12 Lymphatic and Immune Systems: The Language of Immunology
Lesson 12.1 Lymphatic Systems
Lesson 12.2 Immune System
Lesson 12.3 Procedures and Pharmacology
Chapter 12 Review
Chapter 13 Respiratory System: The Language of Pulmonology
Lesson 13.1 Respiratory System
Lesson 13.2 Upper Respiratory Tract
Lesson 13.3 Lower Respiratory Tract
Lesson 13.4 Procedures and Pharmacology
Chapter 13 Review
Chapter 14 Skeletal System: The Language of Orthopedics
Lesson 14.1 Functions of the Skeletal System
Lesson 14.2 Joints
Lesson 14.3 Axial Skeleton
Lesson 14.4 Appendicular Skeleton
Lesson 14.5 Procedures and Pharmacology
Chapter 14 Review
Chapter 15 Muscles and Tendons, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R): The Languages of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Lesson 15.1 Muscles and Tendons
Lesson 15.2 Muscles and Tendons of the Shoulder Girdle, Trunk, and Upper Limb
Lesson 15.3 Muscles and Tendons of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
Lesson 15.4 Procedures and Pharmacology
Lesson 15.5 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Chapter 15 Review
Chapter 16 Special Senses of the Eye and Ear: The Languages of Ophthalmology and Otology
Lesson 16.1 Accessory Structures of the Eye
Lesson 16.2 The Eyeball and Seeing
Lesson 16.3 Procedures and Pharmacology for the Eye
Lesson 16.4 The Ear and Hearing
Lesson 16.5 Procedures and Pharmacology for the Ear
Chapter 16 Review
Chapter 17 Endocrine System: The Language of Endocrinology
Lesson 17.1 Endocrine System Overview: Hypothalamus, Pituitary, and Pineal Glands
Lesson 17.2 Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Thymus Glands
Lesson 17.3 Adrenal Glands and Hormones
Lesson 17.4 Pancreas
Chapter 17 Review
Chapter 18 Mental Health: The Languages of Psychology and Psychiatry
Lesson 18.1 Mental Health and Affective Disorders
Lesson 18.2 Anxiety Disorders
Lesson 18.3 Schizophrenia and Personality Disorders
Lesson 18.4 Procedures and Pharmacology for Mental Disorders
Chapter 18 Review
Chapter 19 Geriatrics: The Language of Gerontology
Lesson 19.1 Aging and Senescence
Lesson 19.2 Dying and Death
Chapter 19 Review
Chapter 20 Cancer: The Language of Oncology
Lesson 20.1 Types of Cancer
Lesson 20.2 Detecting Cancer
Chapter 20 Review
Chapter 21 Radiology and Nuclear Medicine: The Language of Medical Imaging
Lesson 21.1 Production of X-ray Images
Lesson 21.2 Nuclear Medicine
Chapter 21 Review
Chapter 22 Pharmacology: The Language of Pharmacology
Lesson 22.1 Drug Names, Standards, and References
Lesson 22.2 The Administration of Drugs
Lesson 22.3 Accuracy and Safety in Drug Administration
Chapter 22 Review
Appendix A: Word Parts
Appendix B: Abbreviations
Glossary
Index
Dentistry
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