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Abstract
Learn the basics of medical terminology with Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 8th Edition! Based on Davi-Ellen Chabner's proven learning method, this streamlined text omits time-consuming, nonessential information and helps you quickly build a working medical vocabulary of the most frequently encountered prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Medical terms are introduced in the context of human anatomy and physiology so you understand exact meaning, and case studies, vignettes, and activities demonstrate how they're used in practice. With writing and interacting with medical terminology on almost every page, you’ll learn the content by doing the work. In addition, an Evolve companion website reinforces understanding with medical animations, word games, and flash cards.
- Easy to read and understandable language allows you, regardless of medical background, to quickly grasp and retain medical terminology.
- Self-teaching text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with labeling diagrams, pronunciation tests, and review sheets throughout the book.
- First Person narratives help you to understand diseases and conditions from the patient’s perspective.
- Picture Show activities, practical case studies, and vignettes demonstrate real-life applications of medical terms in describing describe pathology and procedures.
- Principal Diagnosis feature shows how medical terms are used in clinical practice by asking you to read physician notes about a case and determine the patient’s principal diagnosis.
- Medical Terminology Check Up at the end of each chapter reinforces your understanding of key concepts.
- Spotlight feature identifies and clarifies potentially confusing terminology.
- Full-color images illustrate anatomical and pathological terms.
- Evolve student resources optimized for tablet use, and mobile-optimized versions of the flash cards and quick quizzes make it easier for on-the-go study and review.
- UNIQUE! Accompanying online course (MTO) provides interactive resources not possible in the print text.
- NEW! Body Systems Challenge self-test reinforces content understanding at your own pace.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | cover | ||
| Inside Front Cover | ifc1 | ||
| Medical Terminology: A Short Course | i | ||
| Copyright Page | iv | ||
| Dedication | v | ||
| Preface to the 8th Edition | vii | ||
| Workbook-Text Format. | vii | ||
| Easy to Read and Understand. | viii | ||
| Dynamic Illustrations and Photographs. | viii | ||
| Introduction to Body Systems. | viii | ||
| Practical Applications. | ix | ||
| In Person. | ix | ||
| Terminology Checkup. | ix | ||
| Reference Guide for Medical and Hospital Work. | x | ||
| Also Available | x | ||
| Student Evolve Website (access included with text purchase) | x | ||
| Medical Language Instant Translator (for sale separately) | x | ||
| Acknowledgments | xiii | ||
| Reviewers | xv | ||
| Table Of Contents | xvii | ||
| 1 Basic Word Structure | 1 | ||
| Chapter Sections | 1 | ||
| Chapter Objectives | 1 | ||
| Word Analysis | 2 | ||
| Combining Forms, Suffixes, and Prefixes | 5 | ||
| Combining Forms | 5 | ||
| Suffixes | 15 | ||
| Prefixes | 18 | ||
| In Person: Living With Type 1 Diabetes | 21 | ||
| Exercises and Answers | 23 | ||
| Answers to Exercises | 31 | ||
| A | 31 | ||
| B | 31 | ||
| C | 31 | ||
| D | 31 | ||
| E | 31 | ||
| F | 32 | ||
| G | 32 | ||
| H | 32 | ||
| I | 32 | ||
| J | 32 | ||
| K | 32 | ||
| L | 32 | ||
| Pronunciation of Terms | 33 | ||
| Practical Applications | 37 | ||
| Medical Conditions and Specialists | 37 | ||
| 2 Organization of the Body | 47 | ||
| Chapter Sections | 47 | ||
| Chapter Objectives | 47 | ||
| Introduction | 48 | ||
| Body Systems | 48 | ||
| Body Cavities | 51 | ||
| Divisions of the Back | 54 | ||
| Planes of the Body | 56 | ||
| Terminology | 59 | ||
| Combining Forms | 59 | ||
| In Person: CT and MRI | 65 | ||
| CT—Computed Tomography | 65 | ||
| MRI—Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 65 | ||
| Exercises and Answers | 66 | ||
| Answers to Exercises | 72 | ||
| A | 72 | ||
| B | 72 | ||
| C | 72 | ||
| D | 72 | ||
| E | 72 | ||
| F | 72 | ||
| G | 72 | ||
| H | 72 | ||
| I | 72 | ||
| Pronunciation of Terms | 73 | ||
| Practical Applications | 76 | ||
| Procedures | 76 | ||
| 3 Suffixes | 85 | ||
| Chapter Sections | 85 | ||
| Chapter Objectives | 85 | ||
| Introduction | 86 | ||
| Combining Forms | 86 | ||
| Suffixes and Terminology | 87 | ||
| Diagnostic Suffixes | 87 | ||
| Procedural Suffixes | 96 | ||
| In Person: Gallbladder Stones | 106 | ||
| Exercises and Answers | 107 | ||
| Answers to Exercises | 113 | ||
| A | 113 | ||
| B | 113 | ||
| C | 113 | ||
| D | 113 | ||
| E | 113 | ||
| F | 113 | ||
| G | 114 | ||
| H | 114 | ||
| I | 114 | ||
| J | 114 | ||
| K | 114 | ||
| Pronunciation of Terms | 115 | ||
| Practical Applications | 118 | ||
| Matching | 118 | ||
| 4 Prefixes | 129 | ||
| Chapter Sections | 129 | ||
| Chapter Objectives | 129 | ||
| Introduction | 130 | ||
| Combining Forms and Suffixes | 130 | ||
| Prefixes and Terminology | 132 | ||
| In Person: Total Knee Replacement (TKR) | 149 | ||
| Exercises and Answers | 150 | ||
| Answers To Exercises | 158 | ||
| A | 158 | ||
| B | 158 | ||
| C | 158 | ||
| D | 158 | ||
| E | 158 | ||
| F | 159 | ||
| G | 159 | ||
| H | 159 | ||
| I | 159 | ||
| J | 159 | ||
| K | 159 | ||
| L | 159 | ||
| M | 159 | ||
| N | 159 | ||
| O | 159 | ||
| Pronunciation of Terms | 160 | ||
| Practical Applications | 163 | ||
| Matching | 163 | ||
| Disease Description: Hyperthyroidism | 163 | ||
| What’s Your Diagnosis? | 164 | ||
| Case Study | 164 | ||
| Answers to Practical Applications | 165 | ||
| Matching | 165 | ||
| Disease Description: Hyperthyroidism | 165 | ||
| What’s Your Diagnosis? | 165 | ||
| Picture Show | 166 | ||
| Answers to Picture Show | 168 | ||
| A | 168 | ||
| B | 168 | ||
| C | 168 | ||
| D | 168 | ||
| E | 168 | ||
| Review | 169 | ||
| Prefixes | 169 | ||
| Combining Forms | 170 | ||
| Suffixes | 171 | ||
| Answers to Review | 172 | ||
| Prefixes | 172 | ||
| Combining Forms | 172 | ||
| Suffixes | 172 | ||
| Terminology Checkup | 173 | ||
| Answers to Terminology Checkup | 174 | ||
| 5 Medical Specialists and Case Reports | 175 | ||
| Chapter Sections | 175 | ||
| Chapter Objectives | 175 | ||
| Introduction | 176 | ||
| Medical Specialists | 176 | ||
| Combining Forms and Vocabulary | 179 | ||
| Case Reports | 184 | ||
| In Person: Living With Crohn’s | 195 | ||
| Exercises and Answers | 196 | ||
| Answers to Exercises | 203 | ||
| A | 203 | ||
| B | 203 | ||
| C | 203 | ||
| D | 203 | ||
| E | 203 | ||
| F | 203 | ||
| G | 203 | ||
| H | 203 | ||
| Medical Specialists Matching Exercises (on pages 178-179) | 204 | ||
| A | 204 | ||
| B | 204 | ||
| Pronunciation of Terms | 204 | ||
| Practical Applications | 207 | ||
| Allied Health Specialists | 207 | ||
| Answers to Practical Applications | 210 | ||
| A | 210 | ||
| B | 210 | ||
| C | 210 | ||
| Review | 211 | ||
| Combining Forms | 211 | ||
| Appendix 1 Body Systems | 215 | ||
| Cardiovascular System | 216 | ||
| Anatomy | 216 | ||
| Terminology | 217 | ||
| Pathology | 217 | ||
| Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures | 218 | ||
| Treatment Procedures | 218 | ||
| Abbreviations | 219 | ||
| Matching Exercises | 220 | ||
| Digestive System | 224 | ||
| Anatomy | 224 | ||
| Terminology | 225 | ||
| Pathology | 226 | ||
| Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures | 226 | ||
| Treatment Procedures | 227 | ||
| Abbreviations | 227 | ||
| Matching Exercises | 228 | ||
| Endocrine System | 232 | ||
| Anatomy | 232 | ||
| Terminology | 233 | ||
| Pathology | 233 | ||
| Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures | 234 | ||
| Abbreviations | 234 | ||
| Matching Exercises | 235 | ||
| Female Reproductive System | 238 | ||
| Anatomy | 238 | ||
| Terminology | 239 | ||
| Pathology | 239 | ||
| Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures | 240 | ||
| Treatment Procedures | 240 | ||
| Abbreviations | 241 | ||
| Matching Exercises | 241 | ||
| Lymphatic System | 244 | ||
| Anatomy | 244 | ||
| Terminology | 245 | ||
| Pathology | 245 | ||
| Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures | 245 | ||
| Treatment Procedures | 246 | ||
| Abbreviations | 246 | ||
| Matching Exercises | 246 | ||
| Male Reproductive System | 248 | ||
| Anatomy | 248 | ||
| Terminology | 249 | ||
| Pathology | 249 | ||
| Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures | 249 | ||
| Treatment Procedures | 250 | ||
| Abbreviations | 250 | ||
| Matching Exercises | 250 | ||
| Musculoskeletal System | 253 | ||
| Anatomy | 253 | ||
| Terminology | 256 | ||
| Pathology | 257 | ||
| Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures | 257 | ||
| Treatment Procedures | 258 | ||
| Abbreviations | 258 | ||
| Matching Exercises | 259 | ||
| Nervous System | 263 | ||
| Anatomy | 263 | ||
| Terminology | 264 | ||
| Pathology | 264 | ||
| Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures | 265 | ||
| Treatment Procedures | 265 | ||
| Abbreviations | 265 | ||
| Matching Exercises | 266 | ||
| Respiratory System | 269 | ||
| Anatomy | 269 | ||
| Terminology | 270 | ||
| Pathology | 271 | ||
| Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures | 271 | ||
| Treatment Procedures | 272 | ||
| Abbreviations | 272 | ||
| Matching Exercises | 273 | ||
| Skin and Sense Organs | 277 | ||
| Anatomy | 277 | ||
| Terminology | 280 | ||
| Pathology | 280 | ||
| Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures | 281 | ||
| Abbreviations | 281 | ||
| Matching Exercises | 282 | ||
| Urinary System | 285 | ||
| Anatomy (Female Urinary Tract) | 285 | ||
| Terminology | 286 | ||
| Pathology | 286 | ||
| Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures | 286 | ||
| Treatment Procedures | 287 | ||
| Abbreviations | 287 | ||
| Matching Exercises | 288 | ||
| Answers to Matching Exercises | 291 | ||
| Cardiovascular System | 291 | ||
| Appendix 2 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures | 295 | ||
| Appendix 3 Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols, and Eponyms | 317 | ||
| Abbreviations | 318 | ||
| A | 318 | ||
| B | 318 | ||
| C | 319 | ||
| D | 320 | ||
| E | 320 | ||
| F | 321 | ||
| G | 321 | ||
| H | 321 | ||
| I | 322 | ||
| K | 322 | ||
| L | 322 | ||
| M | 323 | ||
| N | 324 | ||
| O | 324 | ||
| P | 324 | ||
| Q | 325 | ||
| R | 326 | ||
| S | 326 | ||
| T | 327 | ||
| U | 327 | ||
| V | 328 | ||
| W | 328 | ||
| X | 328 | ||
| Y | 328 | ||
| Acronyms* | 329 | ||
| Symbols* | 330 | ||
| Eponyms | 331 | ||
| Appendix 4 Quick Drug Reference | 335 | ||
| Appendix 5 Allied Health Careers | 339 | ||
| Glossary 1 Mini-Dictionary | 349 | ||
| A | 350 | ||
| B | 354 | ||
| C | 355 | ||
| D | 358 | ||
| E | 360 | ||
| F | 362 | ||
| G | 362 | ||
| H | 363 | ||
| I | 365 | ||
| J | 366 | ||
| K | 366 | ||
| L | 366 | ||
| M | 368 | ||
| N | 370 | ||
| O | 371 | ||
| P | 372 | ||
| Q | 376 | ||
| R | 376 | ||
| S | 377 | ||
| T | 380 | ||
| U | 381 | ||
| V | 382 | ||
| W | 383 | ||
| Glossary 2 Word Parts | 385 | ||
| Section I: Medical Terminology → English | 386 | ||
| Section II: English → Medical Terminology | 394 | ||
| Glossary 3 English → Spanish Terms* | 403 | ||
| Index | 413 | ||
| A | 413 | ||
| B | 414 | ||
| C | 415 | ||
| D | 417 | ||
| E | 417 | ||
| F | 418 | ||
| G | 419 | ||
| H | 419 | ||
| I | 420 | ||
| J | 421 | ||
| K | 421 | ||
| L | 421 | ||
| M | 422 | ||
| N | 422 | ||
| O | 423 | ||
| P | 423 | ||
| Q | 425 | ||
| R | 425 | ||
| S | 425 | ||
| T | 426 | ||
| U | 427 | ||
| V | 428 | ||
| W | 428 | ||
| X | 428 | ||
| Inside Back Cover | ibc1 |