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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 416 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 234x188x31 mm, weight: 544 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 02-Jan-2020
  • Leidėjas: For Dummies
  • ISBN-10: 1119625475
  • ISBN-13: 9781119625476
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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 416 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 234x188x31 mm, weight: 544 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 02-Jan-2020
  • Leidėjas: For Dummies
  • ISBN-10: 1119625475
  • ISBN-13: 9781119625476
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Henderson and Dorsey show you the easiest way to remember unfamiliar, tongue-twisting words in the medical field. They break down the words you'll encounter in your medical terminology course, and help you master definitions, pronunciations, and applications across all medical fields. --

Take the intimidation out of medical terminology 

Every job in the medical field needs some background in medical terminology. From the check-in desk to the doctor to the pharmaceutical sales rep, and everyone around and in between, healthcare professionals and those in adjacent fields use a common and consistent vocabulary to improve quality, safety, and efficiency. 

Medical Terminology For Dummies is a powerful resource for current and prospective healthcare professionals. It provides different ways to memorize the words and their meanings, including ideas for study materials, flash cards, quizzes, mind maps, and games. Plus, you’ll discover how to identify, pronounce, define, and apply words in proper context.

  • Grasp the standardized language of medicine
  • Find the easiest way to remember tongue-twisting terms
  • Benefit from lots of definitions and examples
  • Understand, retain, and put this knowledge to use

If you’re one of the millions of professionals hoping to succeed in this booming field, this book gets you talking the talk so you can walk the walk!

Introduction 1(4)
About This Book
1(1)
Foolish Assumptions
2(1)
Icons Used in This Book
3(1)
Beyond the Book
4(1)
Where to Go from Here
4(1)
PART 1 LIVING FOR LINGUISTICS
5(58)
Chapter 1 Scrubbing In to Master Medical Terminology
1(14)
The Tale behind the Terms
7(1)
Making Terminology Work for You
8(1)
Building a Foundation of Vocabulary
9(1)
In Terms of Anatomy
9(1)
All Systems Go
10(2)
Down-Under Details
12(1)
The Ultimate Resource: You
13(2)
Chapter 2 Medical Terminology: The How and Why
15(8)
Defining Medical Terminology
15(1)
Medical Terminology in the Real World
16(2)
In theory and practice
16(1)
Writing it down
17(1)
Changes in Medical Terminology
18(1)
It's Greek and Latin to Me
19(1)
Modernizing Medicine
19(4)
Chapter 3 Introducing the Big Three: Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
23(14)
Rooting Around for Answers
24(9)
Exterior root words
24(3)
Interior root words
27(6)
Prefix as Precursor
33(1)
Common Prefixes
33(1)
Suffixes: Final Thoughts
34(3)
Chapter 4 Acronyms, Eponyms, Homonyms, Multiples, and Plurals --- Oh My!
37(16)
Acronyms
38(5)
Eponyms
40(2)
Homonyms
42(1)
Deriving a Plural the Medical Way
43(5)
Medical rules for forming plurals
43(3)
English rules of forming plurals
46(2)
Welcome to the Peanut Gallery: More Exceptions to the Plural Rules
48(5)
Chapter 5 Say What? Pronunciation and Usage
53(10)
Hooked on Phonics
53(1)
Pronouncing Common Prefixes and Beginning Sounds
54(2)
The sound of silence
54(1)
From your ear to the dictionary
55(1)
Pronouncing Common Suffixes and Endings
56(1)
Pronouncing Common Combinations
57(1)
Putting It All Together
58(2)
What Condition Your Condition Is In
60(1)
Suffering Suffixes
60(3)
PART 2 MAPPING WORDS AND BODIES
63(66)
Chapter 6 As It Was in the Beginning: Prefixes
65(14)
Common Prefixes
65(4)
A--E prefixes
66(1)
F--J prefixes
67(1)
K--O prefixes
68(1)
P--Z prefixes
69(1)
Matching Prefixes to Situations
69(3)
In your body
70(1)
In the doctor's office and hospital
71(1)
In the pharmacy and research lab
72(1)
Retro Root Rewind A--M
72(4)
Retro Root Rewind N--Z
76(3)
Chapter 7 So It Shall Be in the End: Suffixes
79(8)
Common Suffixes
79(2)
Itis
80(1)
Oma
80(1)
Pathy
80(1)
And lots more suffixes
81(2)
Matching Suffixes to Situations
83(4)
In your body
83(1)
In the doctor's office and hospital
84(1)
In the pharmacy and research lab
85(2)
Chapter 8 Hey, I Know You: Word Recognition
87(8)
The Inside Story: Terms for Your Interior
87(5)
Terms for the Outside of Your Body
92(1)
Pathological Conditions
93(2)
Chapter 9 Deconstruction Junction: Breaking Down Words
95(10)
Finding Parts of Words
96(3)
Identifying word elements
96(1)
Defining the prefix
96(1)
Defining the root word
97(1)
Identifying the combining vowel
98(1)
Defining the suffix
98(1)
Going Deeper into Suffixes
99(2)
Adding Up Individual Word Meanings
101(4)
Chapter 10 An Org Chart to Live By: Organization of the Body
105(14)
Looking at the Big Picture
105(1)
Cells
106(1)
Tissues
107(1)
Organs and Systems
108(1)
Cavities of the Body
109(1)
Directional Terms and Anatomical Planes
110(3)
Regions of the Body
113(6)
Chapter 11 All Systems Go: When Systems Combine
119(10)
Anatomical Systems Working Together
119(2)
The musculoskeletal system
120(1)
The integumentary system
120(1)
The sensory system
121(1)
Physiology Systems Working Together
121(8)
The cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
121(2)
The respiratory system
123(1)
The gastrointestinal system
124(1)
The endocrine system
125(1)
The nervous system
126(1)
The urinary and reproductive systems
127(2)
PART 3 IN TERMS OF ANATOMY
129(68)
Chapter 12 Boning Up on the Skeletal System
131(18)
How the Skeletal System Works
132(7)
Bones and osteology
132(2)
Axial skeleton
134(3)
Appendicular skeleton
137(1)
Joints
138(1)
Skeletal Root Words
139(2)
More Anatomical Terms
141(2)
Common Skeletal Conditions
143(2)
Finding the Culprit: Skeletal Diseases and Pathology
145(1)
Testing, Testing: Skeletal Radiology and Diagnostic Tests
146(1)
Paging Dr. Terminology: Skeletal Surgeries and Procedures
147(2)
Chapter 13 Getting Ripped: The Muscular System
149(14)
How the Muscular System Works
149(7)
Classes of muscles
150(1)
Types of muscles
151(1)
Muscles and tendons
151(1)
Roundup of the superficial muscles
152(4)
Muscular Roots and Suffixes
156(1)
Action Item: The Movement of Your Muscles
157(1)
Common Muscular Conditions
158(1)
Finding the Culprit: Muscular Diseases and Pathology
159(1)
Testing, Testing: Muscular Radiology and Diagnostic Tests
160(1)
Paging Dr. Terminology: Muscular Surgeries and Procedures
161(1)
It's All Related: More Muscular Terms
161(2)
Chapter 14 Skin Deep: Skin, Glands, Nails, and Hair
163(16)
Layers of Skin
163(3)
Epidermis
165(1)
Dermis
166(1)
Subcutaneous layer
166(1)
Glands, Both Sebaceous and Sudoriferous
166(2)
Hair and Nails
168(1)
Integumentary Root Words
169(2)
Common Integumentary Conditions
171(1)
Finding the Culprit: Integumentary Diseases and Pathology
172(3)
Testing, Testing: Integumentary Radiology and Diagnostic Tests
175(1)
Paging Dr. Terminology: Integumentary Surgeries and Procedures
175(2)
More Integumentary Terms
177(2)
Chapter 15 It Depends on Your Perception: The Sensory Systems
179(18)
The Eye
179(3)
Inner eye
180(2)
Outer eye
182(1)
The Ear
182(3)
Outer ear
184(1)
Middle ear
184(1)
Inner ear
184(1)
The Nose
185(1)
The Mouth
186(1)
The Touch Receptor
186(1)
Sensory Root Words
186(4)
It's All Related: More Anatomical Terms
190(2)
Common Sensory Conditions
192(1)
Finding the Culprit: Sensory Diseases and Pathology
193(1)
Testing, Testing: Sensory Radiology and Diagnostic Tests
194(1)
Paging Dr. Terminology: Surgeries and Procedures
195(1)
Terminology RX: Sensory Pharmacology
196(1)
PART 4 LET'S GET SOME PHYSIOLOGY TERMINOLOGY
197(98)
Chapter 16 The Heart of the Matter: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
199(24)
How the Cardiovascular System Works
200(6)
The heart
201(1)
Blood vessels
202(1)
Blood
203(3)
How the Lymphatic System Works
206(1)
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Root Words
207(5)
Common Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Conditions
212(1)
Finding the Culprit: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Diseases and Pathology
213(4)
Testing, Testing: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Radiology and Diagnostic Tests
217(2)
Paging Dr. Terminology: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Surgeries and Procedures
219(2)
Terminology Rx: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Pharmacology
221(2)
Chapter 17 Just Breathe: The Respiratory System
223(18)
How the Respiratory System Works
223(5)
Nose
225(1)
Pharynx and larynx
225(1)
Trachea
225(1)
Bronchi
226(1)
Lungs
226(2)
Respiratory Root Words
228(2)
It's All Related: More Anatomical Terms
230(3)
Common Respiratory Conditions
233(2)
Finding the Culprit: Respiratory Diseases and Pathology
235(1)
Testing, Testing: Respiratory Radiology and Diagnostic Tests
236(2)
Paging Dr. Terminology: Respiratory Surgeries and Procedures
238(1)
Terminology RX: Respiratory Pharmacology
239(2)
Chapter 18 Feeding Time: The Gastrointestinal System
241(20)
How the Gastrointestinal System Works
242(1)
Mouth and pharynx
242(2)
Esophagus
244(1)
Stomach
244(1)
Liver
245(1)
Pancreas
245(1)
Gallbladder
245(1)
Intestines
245(1)
Gastrointestinal Root Words
246(4)
Common Gastrointestinal Conditions
250(3)
Finding the Culprit: Gastrointestinal Diseases and Pathology
253(1)
Testing, Testing: Gastrointestinal Radiology and Diagnostic Tests
254(3)
Gastrointestinal Surgeries and Procedures
257(1)
Terminology RX: Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
258(3)
Chapter 19 Gatekeepers of Health: The Endocrine System
261(18)
How the Endocrine System Works
262(6)
Hormones
263(1)
Pituitary and hypothalamus
263(2)
Thyroid
265(1)
Pancreas
266(1)
Adrenals
266(1)
Gonads
267(1)
Endocrine Root Words
268(2)
It's All Related: More Endocrine Anatomical Terms
270(1)
Common Endocrine Conditions
271(3)
Finding the Culprit: Endocrine Diseases and Pathology
274(1)
Testing, Testing: Endocrine Radiology and Diagnostic Tests
275(1)
Paging Dr. Terminology: Endocrine Surgeries and Procedures
276(1)
Terminology RX: Endocrine Pharmacology
277(2)
Chapter 20 Calming Down: The Nervous System
279(16)
How the Nervous System Works
279(1)
The Central Nervous System
280(4)
Brain
280(3)
Spinal cord
283(1)
Peripheral Nervous System
284(1)
Nervous Root Words
285(2)
It's All Related: More Nerve-Wracking Terms
287(1)
Common Nervous Conditions
288(2)
Finding the Culprit: Nervous Diseases and Pathology
290(2)
Testing, Testing: Nervous Radiology and Diagnostic Tests
292(1)
Paging Dr. Terminology: Nervous Surgeries and Procedures
293(1)
Terminology RX: Nervous Pharmacology
294(1)
PART 5 NAME THAT PLUMBING
295(52)
Chapter 21 When You Gotta Go: The Urinary System
297(14)
How the Urinary System Works
298(4)
Kidneys
299(1)
Ureters
300(1)
Urinary bladder
300(1)
Urethra
300(2)
Urinary Root Words
302(2)
Common Urinary Conditions
304(1)
Finding the Culprit: Urinary Diseases and Pathology
304(2)
Testing, Testing: Urinary Radiology and Diagnostic Tests
306(2)
Paging Dr. Terminology: Urinary Surgeries and Procedures
308(1)
Terminology RX: Urinary Pharmacology
309(2)
Chapter 22 Check the Plumbing: The Male Reproductive System
311(14)
How the Male Reproductive System Works
312(3)
Testes
313(1)
Ducts
313(1)
Urethra
314(1)
Prostate
314(1)
Penis
314(1)
Male Reproductive Root Words
315(1)
Pathological Male Reproductive Conditions
316(2)
Finding the Culprit: Male Reproductive Diseases and Pathology
318(1)
Testing, Testing: Male Reproductive Radiology and Diagnostic Tests
319(2)
Paging Dr. Terminology: Male Reproductive Surgeries and Procedures
321(1)
Terminology RX: Male Reproductive Pharmacology
322(1)
Say What? Male Terminology Tongue Twisters
323(2)
Chapter 23 A Life Force: The Female Reproductive System
325(22)
How the Female Reproductive System Works
325(5)
Ovaries
326(1)
Fallopian tubes
327(1)
Uterus
327(1)
Vagina
328(2)
Female Reproductive Root Words
330(4)
It's All Related: More Female Reproductive Anatomical Terms
334(3)
Common Female Reproductive Conditions
337(2)
Finding the Culprit: Female Reproductive Diseases and Pathology
339(2)
Testing, Testing: Female Reproductive Radiology and Diagnostic Tests
341(1)
Paging Dr. Terminology: Female Reproductive Surgeries and Procedures
341(5)
Terminology RX: Female Reproductive Pharmacology
346(1)
PART 6 THE PART OF TENS
347(18)
Chapter 24 Ten Essential Medical Terminology References
349(4)
Medterms.com
349(1)
Medilexicon.com
350(1)
Webmd.com
350(1)
Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 32nd Edition
350(1)
Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 10th Edition
350(1)
Stedman's Medical Dictionary and Flashcards for Health Professionals and Nursing Illustrated, 7th Edition
351(1)
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 23rd Edition
351(1)
Sloane's Medical Word Book, 5th Edition
351(1)
Medicalmnemonics.com
352(1)
Medical Terminology Systems Quick Study Guide
352(1)
Chapter 25 Ten or So Useful Mnemonic Devices
353(4)
Cranial Nerves
353(1)
Lung Lobe Numbers
354(1)
The Size of a Thyroid
354(1)
Scalp Layers
354(1)
Muscles of the Rotator Cuff
354(1)
Radial Nerve
355(1)
Face Nerves
355(1)
Perineal versus Peroneal
355(1)
Sperm Path through Male Reproductive Tract
355(1)
Carpal Bone Locations
356(1)
Cranial Bones
356(1)
Chapter 26 Ten Sets of Terminology Tongue-Twisting Diseases
357(6)
Skeletal
357(1)
Muscular
358(1)
Integumentary
358(1)
Sensory
359(1)
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic
359(1)
Respiratory
359(1)
Gastrointestinal
360(1)
Endocrine
360(1)
Nervous
360(1)
Urinary and Reproductive
361(2)
Chapter 27 Top Ten Crazy-Hard-to-Spell Medical Terms
363(2)
Crazy-Hard-to-Spell Terms
363(2)
Appendix: Handy Study Guide 365(10)
Index 375
Beverley Henderson, CMT-R, HRT has more than 40 years of experience in medical terminology and transcription as both an educator and manager. Jennifer L. Dorsey, PhD has coauthored, revised, and ghostwritten books in the medical, business, and personal growth categories for more than 20 years.