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. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Disclaimer - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. PREFACE - p. vii 8. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - p. xv 9. REVIEWERS - p. xvii 10. Chapter 1. Basic Word Structure - p. 1 11. Chapter 2. Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole - p. 31 12. Chapter 3. Suffixes - p. 71 13. Chapter 4. Prefixes - p. 103 14. Chapter 5. Digestive System - p. 131 15. Chapter 6. Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology - p. 177 16. Chapter 7. Urinary System - p. 203 17. Chapter 8. Female Reproductive System - p. 241 18. Chapter 9. Male Reproductive System - p. 291 19. Chapter 10. Nervous System - p. 321 20. Chapter 11. Cardiovascular System - p. 373 21. Chapter 12. Respiratory System - p. 431 22. Chapter 13. Blood System - p. 473 23. Chapter 14. Lymphatic and Immune Systems - p. 513 24. Chapter 15. Musculoskeletal System - p. 543 25. Chapter 16. Skin - p. 613 26. Chapter 17. Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear - p. 649 27. Chapter 18. Endocrine System - p. 699 28. Chapter 19. Cancer Medicine (Oncology) - p. 745 29. Chapter 20. Radiology and Nuclear Medicine - p. 793 30. Chapter 21. Pharmacology - p. 823 31. Chapter 22. Psychiatry - p. 861 32. MINI-DICTIONARY - p. 897 33. GLOSSARY - p. 967 34. APPENDIX I. Plurals - p. 989 35. APPENDIX II. Abbreviations, Symbols, Acronyms, and Eponyms - p. 990 36. APPENDIX III. Normal Hematologic Reference Values and Implications of Abnormal Results - p. 1004 37. APPENDIX IV. Drugs - p. 1008 38. 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. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Disclaimer - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. PREFACE - p. vii 8. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - p. xv 9. REVIEWERS - p. xvii 10. Chapter 1. Basic Word Structure - p. 1 11. Chapter 2. Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole - p. 31 12. Chapter 3. Suffixes - p. 71 13. Chapter 4. Prefixes - p. 103 14. Chapter 5. Digestive System - p. 131 15. Chapter 6. Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology - p. 177 16. Chapter 7. Urinary System - p. 203 17. Chapter 8. Female Reproductive System - p. 241 18. Chapter 9. Male Reproductive System - p. 291 19. Chapter 10. Nervous System - p. 321 20. Chapter 11. Cardiovascular System - p. 373 21. Chapter 12. Respiratory System - p. 431 22. Chapter 13. Blood System - p. 473 23. Chapter 14. Lymphatic and Immune Systems - p. 513 24. Chapter 15. Musculoskeletal System - p. 543 25. Chapter 16. Skin - p. 613 26. Chapter 17. Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear - p. 649 27. Chapter 18. Endocrine System - p. 699 28. Chapter 19. Cancer Medicine (Oncology) - p. 745 29. Chapter 20. Radiology and Nuclear Medicine - p. 793 30. Chapter 21. Pharmacology - p. 823 31. Chapter 22. Psychiatry - p. 861 32. MINI-DICTIONARY - p. 897 33. GLOSSARY - p. 967 34. APPENDIX I. Plurals - p. 989 35. APPENDIX II. Abbreviations, Symbols, Acronyms, and Eponyms - p. 990 36. APPENDIX III. Normal Hematologic Reference Values and Implications of Abnormal Results - p. 1004 37. APPENDIX IV. Drugs - p. 1008 38. Index - p. 1013
