Effectively master medical terminology with Davi-Ellen Chabner's The Language of Medicine, 13th Edition. Centering on Chabner’s proven method of learning medical terms by studying them in the context of the human body, this highly praised and bestselling text helps individuals of all educational backgrounds easily understand and remember important medical terminology by incorporating easy-to-follow explanations, relevant examples, and countless reinforcement exercises. This new edition also features additional clinical practice exercises; more medical procedure photos; timely content on immunity and vaccines, infection control, advances in cardiology, cancer research, emerging orthopedic treatments; and more. No matter where your career path takes you, Chabner’s proven method for med term mastery will prepare you for success.
1. Instructions for online access - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Disclaimer - p. ii 5. Table of Contents - p. iii 6. Copyright - p. iv 7. Dedication - p. v 8. PREFACE - p. vii 9. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - p. xv 10. REVIEWERS - p. xvii 11. Chapter 1. Basic Word Structure - p. 1 12. Chapter 2. Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole - p. 31 13. Chapter 3. Suffixes - p. 71 14. Chapter 4. Prefixes - p. 103 15. Chapter 5. Digestive System - p. 131 16. Chapter 6. Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology - p. 177 17. Chapter 7. Urinary System - p. 203 18. Chapter 8. Female Reproductive System - p. 241 19. Chapter 9. Male Reproductive System - p. 291 20. Chapter 10. Nervous System - p. 321 21. Chapter 11. Cardiovascular System - p. 373 22. Chapter 12. Respiratory System - p. 431 23. Chapter 13. Blood System - p. 473 24. Chapter 14. Lymphatic and Immune Systems - p. 513 25. Chapter 15. Musculoskeletal System - p. 543 26. Chapter 16. Skin - p. 613 27. Chapter 17. Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear - p. 649 28. Chapter 18. Endocrine System - p. 699 29. Chapter 19. Cancer Medicine (Oncology) - p. 745 30. Chapter 20. Radiology and Nuclear Medicine - p. 793 31. Chapter 21. Pharmacology - p. 823 32. Chapter 22. Psychiatry - p. 861 33. MINI-DICTIONARY - p. 897 34. GLOSSARY - p. 967 35. APPENDIX I. Plurals - p. 989 36. APPENDIX II. Abbreviations, Symbols, Acronyms, and Eponyms - p. 990 37. APPENDIX III. Normal Hematologic Reference Values and Implications of Abnormal Results - p. 1004 38. APPENDIX IV. Drugs - p. 1008 39. Index - p. 1013
Effectively master medical terminology with Davi-Ellen Chabner's The Language of Medicine, 13th Edition. Centering on Chabner’s proven method of learning medical terms by studying them in the context of the human body, this highly praised and bestselling text helps individuals of all educational backgrounds easily understand and remember important medical terminology by incorporating easy-to-follow explanations, relevant examples, and countless reinforcement exercises. This new edition also features additional clinical practice exercises; more medical procedure photos; timely content on immunity and vaccines, infection control, advances in cardiology, cancer research, emerging orthopedic treatments; and more. No matter where your career path takes you, Chabner’s proven method for med term mastery will prepare you for success.
1. Instructions for online access - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Disclaimer - p. ii 5. Table of Contents - p. iii 6. Copyright - p. iv 7. Dedication - p. v 8. PREFACE - p. vii 9. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - p. xv 10. REVIEWERS - p. xvii 11. Chapter 1. Basic Word Structure - p. 1 12. Chapter 2. Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole - p. 31 13. Chapter 3. Suffixes - p. 71 14. Chapter 4. Prefixes - p. 103 15. Chapter 5. Digestive System - p. 131 16. Chapter 6. Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology - p. 177 17. Chapter 7. Urinary System - p. 203 18. Chapter 8. Female Reproductive System - p. 241 19. Chapter 9. Male Reproductive System - p. 291 20. Chapter 10. Nervous System - p. 321 21. Chapter 11. Cardiovascular System - p. 373 22. Chapter 12. Respiratory System - p. 431 23. Chapter 13. Blood System - p. 473 24. Chapter 14. Lymphatic and Immune Systems - p. 513 25. Chapter 15. Musculoskeletal System - p. 543 26. Chapter 16. Skin - p. 613 27. Chapter 17. Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear - p. 649 28. Chapter 18. Endocrine System - p. 699 29. Chapter 19. Cancer Medicine (Oncology) - p. 745 30. Chapter 20. Radiology and Nuclear Medicine - p. 793 31. Chapter 21. Pharmacology - p. 823 32. Chapter 22. Psychiatry - p. 861 33. MINI-DICTIONARY - p. 897 34. GLOSSARY - p. 967 35. APPENDIX I. Plurals - p. 989 36. APPENDIX II. Abbreviations, Symbols, Acronyms, and Eponyms - p. 990 37. APPENDIX III. Normal Hematologic Reference Values and Implications of Abnormal Results - p. 1004 38. APPENDIX IV. Drugs - p. 1008 39. Index - p. 1013
