Bring medical terminology to life with Davi-Ellen Chabner's bestselling The Language of Medicine, 10th Edition!
By presenting medical terms within the context of the body's anatomy and physiology, and in health and disease,
this proven resource makes it easy to learn a working medical vocabulary built on the most frequently encountered
prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. Practical exercises and case studies demonstrate how medical terms are
used in practice. Add an engaging student Evolve website with medical animations and videos, word games, flash
cards, and more, and you'll be ready to communicate confidently in the clinical setting and succeed in your healthcare
career.
Simple, clear, non-technical explanations demystify medical terminology even if you have little or no
background in medicine or science.
Practical applications such as case reports, operative and diagnostic tests, and laboratory and x-ray
reports demonstrate the use of medical terminology in practice.
Self-study text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with labeling diagrams,
pronunciation tests, and review sheets.
Full-color illustrations depict anatomy, physiology, and pathology, putting medical terms in the context
of the body's structure and function.
Comprehensive glossaries and appendices serve as quick references for use in the classroom and on the
job.
NEW!In Personnarratives help you understand diseases and conditions from the
patient's perspective.
NEW! Images and photos illustrate difficult terms and procedures.
NEW! Terms and definitions keep you up to date with healthcare advances.
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Table of Contents
Basic Word Structure
Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole
Suffixes
Prefixes
Digestive System
Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology
Urinary System
Female Reproductive System
Male Reproductive System
Nervous System
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Blood System
Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Musculoskeletal System
Skin
Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear
Endocrine System
Cancer Medicine (Oncology)
Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Pharmacology
Psychiatry
Glossary
Medical Word Parts to English
English to Medical Word Parts
Appendix I: Plurals
Appendix II: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms, and Symbols
Appendix III: Normal Hematologic Reference Values and Implications of Abnormal Results
Appendix IV: Drugs
Appendix V: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Terms