Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide 9th Edition

1 Concepts, Suffixes, and Prefixes of Medical Terminology
Introduction
Concepts of Medical Terminology
Word Parts
Word Derivations
Pronunciation
Abbreviations
Medical Dictionaries
Suffixes
Forming Plurals
Prefixes
Review
Additional Case Studies
2 Body Structure
Introduction
The Cell
Tissues
Organs and Organ Systems
Word Parts Pertaining to Cells, Tissues, and Organs
The Body as a Whole
Word Parts Pertaining to Body Structure
Review
Additional Case Studies
3 Disease and Treatment
Introduction
Types of Diseases
Infectious Diseases
Responses to Disease
Neoplasia
Word Parts Pertaining to Disease
Diagnosis
Treatment
Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Cancer
Word Parts Pertaining to Diagnosis and Treatment
Drugs
Herbal Medicines
Drug Administration
Word Parts Pertaining to Drugs
Review
Additional Case Studies
4 Integumentary System
Introduction
Anatomy of the Skin
Associated Skin Structures
Roots Pertaining to the Integumentary System
Clinical Aspects of the Skin
Review
Additional Case Studies
5 Skeletal System
Introduction
Divisions of the Skeleton
Bone Formation
Structure of a Long Bone
Joints
Roots Pertaining to the Skeletal System
Clinical Aspects of the Skeleton
Review
Additional Case Studies
6 Muscular System
Introduction
Types of Muscles
Skeletal Muscle
Roots Pertaining to Muscles
Clinical Aspects of the Muscular System
Review
Additional Case Studies
7 Nervous System and Mental Health
Introduction
Organization of the Nervous System
The Brain
The Spinal Cord
The Autonomic Nervous System
Word Parts Pertaining to the Nervous System
Clinical Aspects of the Nervous System
Behavioral Disorders
Review
Additional Case Studies
8 Special Senses: Ear and Eye
Introduction
The Senses
The Ear
Clinical Aspects of Hearing
The Eye and Vision
Word Parts Pertaining to the Eye and Vision
Clinical Aspects of Vision
Review
Additional Case Studies
9 Endocrine System
Introduction
Hormones
The Endocrine Glands
Other Endocrine Tissues
Roots Pertaining to the Endocrine System
Clinical Aspects of the Endocrine System
Review
Additional Case Studies
10 Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Introduction
The Heart
The Vascular System
Roots Pertaining to the Cardiovascular System
Clinical Aspects of the Cardiovascular System
The Lymphatic System
Roots Pertaining to the Lymphatic System
Clinical Aspects of the Lymphatic System
Review
Additional Case Studies
11 Blood and Immunity
Introduction
Blood
Immunity
Word Parts Pertaining to Blood and Immunity
Clinical Aspects of Blood
Clinical Aspects of Immunity
Review
Additional Case Studies
12 Respiratory System
Introduction
Upper Respiratory Passageways
Lower Respiratory Passageways and Lungs
Breathing
Gas Transport
Word Parts Pertaining to the Respiratory System
Clinical Aspects of the Respiratory System
Review
Additional Case Studies
13 Digestive System
Introduction
Digestion
The Digestive Tract
The Accessory Organs
Roots Pertaining to the Digestive System
Clinical Aspects of the Digestive System
Review
Additional Case Studies
14 Urinary System
Introduction
The Kidneys
Urine Formation
Roots Pertaining to the Urinary System
Clinical Aspects of the Urinary System
Review
Additional Case Studies
15 Male Reproductive System
Introduction
The Testes
Transport of Spermatozoa
The Penis
Formation of Semen
Word Parts Pertaining to the Male Reproductive System
Clinical Aspects of the Male Reproductive System
Erectile Dysfunction
Review
Additional Case Studies
16 Female Reproductive System; Pregnancy and Birth
Introduction
The Female Reproductive System
The Mammary Glands
The Menstrual Cycle
Contraception
Roots Pertaining to the Female Reproductive System
Clinical Aspects of Female Reproduction
Pregnancy and Birth
Roots Pertaining to Pregnancy and Birth
Clinical Aspects of Pregnancy and Birth
Congenital Disorders
Review
Additional Case Studies
Appendix 1 Commonly Used Symbols
Appendix 2 Abbreviations and Their Meanings
Appendix 3 Word Parts and Their Meanings
Appendix 4 Meanings and Their Corresponding Word Parts
Appendix 5 Word Roots
Appendix 6 Suffixes
Appendix 7 Prefixes
Appendix 8 Metric Measurements
Appendix 9 Stedman’s Medical Dictionary at a Glance
Appendix 10 Drugs
Appendix 11 Answer Key
Glossary
Figure Credits
Index of Boxes
Index

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