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A Student-Directed Approach
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Seventh Edition
By
Myrna LaFleur Brooks, BEd, RN, Founding President of the National Association of Health Unit Clerks/Coordinators, Faculty Emeritus, Maricopa County Community College District, Phoenix, AZ
Description
Master the medical terminology you'll need for success in the health care with this unique, objective-based approach! Focused entirely
on medical terminology and vocabulary, this trusted text helps you understand complex medical terms with a proven step-by-step strategy,
building each word from its foundation. With a logical, body-systems organization and engaging terminology exercises throughout, it's
your key to communicating confidently and effectively with other health care professionals.
Contents
Part 1: Introduction to Word Parts and Human Body Structure
Chapter 1 Introduction to Word Parts
Chapter
2 Body Structure, Color, and Oncology
Chapter 3 Directional Terms, Anatomical Planes, and Quadrants
Part 2: Body
Systems
Chapter 4 Integumentary System
Chapter 5 Respiratory System
Chapter 6 Urinary System
Chapter
7 Male Reproductive System
Chapter 8 Female Reproductive System
Chapter 9 Obstetrics and Neonatology
Chapter 10
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Chapter 11 Digestive System
Chapter 12 Eye
Chapter 13 Ear
Chapter 14
Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 15 Nervous System and Common Behavioral Health Terms
Chapter 16 Endocrine System
Tables
1-1
Guidelines for Using Combining Vowels
1-2 Word Parts and Combining Vowels
1-3 Techniques to learn Medical Terms Built from
Word Parts
2-1 Pronunciation Guide
2-2 Common Plural Endings
3-1 Anatomic Planes and Images
4-1 Common Skin
Disorders
4-2 Common Skin Lesions
5-1 Types of Diagnostic Procedures
7-1 Prostate Cancer
8-1 Types of Hysterectomies
8-2
Types of Surgeries Performed to Treat Malignant Breast Tumors
8-3 Endoscopic Surgery
{more tables to come}
Appendixes
A.
Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes Alphabetized According to Word Part
B. Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes Alphabetized
According to Definition
C. Additional Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes
D. Abbreviations
E. Pharmacology Terms
F.
Health Care Delivery/Managed Care Terms
G. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies
H. Behavioral Health Terms
I.
Clinical Research Terms
J. Nutrition Terms
Answers
Bibliography
Illustration Credits
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Paperback, 880 pages, publication date: FEB-2008
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-04950-4
ISBN-10: 0-323-04950-8
Imprint: MOSBY
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Last update: 25 Nov 2009
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