Table Of ContentSECTION I: BASIC WORD BUILDING Introduction to Medical Terminology Suffixes Prefixes Anatomical Terminology SECTION II: MEDICAL SPECIALTIES Dermatology & Integumentary System Orthopedics & Musculoskeletal System Cardiology & Cardiovascular System Hematology & Blood Immunology & Immune Systems Pulmonology & Respiratory System Gastroenterology & Digestive System Urology and Nephrology & Urinary System and Male Reproductive System Obstetrics and Gynecology & Female Reproductive System Neurology & Nervous System Endocrinology & Endocrine System Ophthalmology & The Eye Otorhinolaryngology & The Ear, Nose, and Throat APPENDICES Word Parts Abbreviations and Symbols Selected English/Spanish Glossary Answer Keys
SynopsisMedical Terminology: Get Connected! is an intro-level essentials text. It prepares you to make connections, whether that's joining word parts into medical terms, understanding body systems or forging professional relationships. Unlike other medical terminology resources, this text presents terms by medical specialty, rather than organ systems, giving it practical use. Medical terms for all key body systems are covered in the context of 15 medical specialties. Additionally, the combining forms, suffixes and prefixes common to each medical specialty are defined in a section of each chapter, reinforcing connections. The fully updated 3rd Edition now has more engaging practice exercises and more robust visuals. It also narrows in on the work of healthcare practitioners who use medical terms daily., For short courses (e.g., one-hour courses) in medical terminology. A fun, accessible approach to medical terminology Medical Terminology: Get Connected! is an intro-level essentials text. It prepares students to make connections, whether they're joining word parts into medical terms, understanding body systems or forging professional relationships. Unlike other medical terminology resources, this text presents terms by medical specialty, rather than organ systems, giving it practical use. The fully updated 3rd Edition now has more engaging practice exercises and more robust visuals. It also narrows in on the work of healthcare practitioners who use medical terms daily. Hallmark features of this title Instruction by medical specialty Medical terms for all key body systems are covered in the context of 15 medical specialties. Illustrations of pertinent organs and structures appear in each medical specialty chapter. The art is labeled with the name and combining form of each organ. Step-by-step guidance in building medical terms The combining forms, suffixes and prefixes common to each medical specialty are defined in a section of each chapter. Color-coded word parts (red combining forms, blue suffixes and gold prefixes) assist with quick recognition. New and updated features of this title Expanded focus on medical specialties NEW: New content on medical specialists includes a synopsis of the medical specialty, examples of conditions treated and details on the pertinent body systems. EXPANDED: Details on organs and structures, by medical specialty, have been expanded upon in word-building sections. Students learn how organs function, individually and within each body system. Practice exercises ENHANCED: Case study, transcription and pronunciation exercises have been augmented to reinforce learning objectives. ENHANCED: Improved recall and critical-thinking exercises help students better absorb the material. Recall exercises include labeling, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank and matching. Critical-thinking exercises include medical term analysis and visual identification challenge. Learning aids ENHANCED: A more robust art program helps students better visualize concepts. EXPANDED: A more comprehensive list of related medical terms now appears in the vocabulary section of each chapter. It includes terms not built from word parts., For short courses (e.g., one-hour courses) in medical terminology. A fun, accessible approach to medical terminology An introductory-level "essentials" text, Medical Terminology: Get Connected prepares students to make connections -- whether it's connecting word parts to form medical terms, learning connections within body systems, or communicating with colleagues and patients. Unlike other medical terminology resources, this text presents terms by medical specialty, rather than organ systems, giving it practical use. 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