
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version
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Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version
About this book
Now in its 9th Edition, Schroeder/Ehrlich/Schroeder Smith/Ehrlich's MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS focuses on the current, relevant terms you need to know to succeed in the health care field. The program is designed to simplify the process of memorizing complex medical terminology by focusing on the importance of word parts -- common prefixes, suffixes and root words. Every chapter helps you practice the pronunciation and understanding of key terms through interactive activities, real-life medical scenarios and critical thinking exercises. Reflecting real-world practice, all terms, definitions, procedures, illustrations and data are completely up to date. The latest edition of this market leader includes expanded coverage of gender identity and gender reassignment, COVID-19, advanced directives, durable medical equipment, dental procedures, diabetic pathology, and more. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Preface
- To the Learner
- Changes to the Ninth Edition
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgements
- How to Use This Book
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology
- Chapter 2: The Human Body in Health and Disease
- Word Part Review
- Chapter 3: The Skeletal System
- Chapter 4: The Muscular System
- Chapter 5: The Cardiovascular System
- Chapter 6: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
- Chapter 7: The Respiratory System
- Chapter 8: The Digestive System
- Chapter 9: The Urinary System
- Chapter 10: The Nervous System and Mental Health
- Chapter 11: Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
- Chapter 12: Skin: The Integumentary System
- Chapter 13: The Endocrine System
- Chapter 14: The Reproductive Systems
- Chapter 15: Diagnostic Procedures, Pharmacology, and Complementary Medicine
- Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review
- Appendix A: Prefixes, Combining Forms, and Suffixes
- Appendix B: Abbreviations and Their Meanings
- Appendix C: Terms Related to Diagnosis, Pathology, and Procedures
- Index
- Flash Cards