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Medical language (2nd ed )
Author: TURLEY Susan M.
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Contents
PART I INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL LANGUAGE3
Chapter 1
The Structure of Medical Language3
Welcome to Medical Language5
Communication and Medical Language6
Medical Words and Word Parts7
Medical Language Origins20
Medical Word Singular and Plural Nouns21
The Health Record22
Abbreviations25
Chapter Review Exercises26
Chapter 2
The Body in Health and Disease33
The Body in Health35
Body Planes and Body Directions Approach35
Body Cavities Approach42
Quadrants and Regions Approach43
Anatomy and Physiology Approach44
Microscopic-to-Macroscopic Approach45
Body Systems Approach45
Medical Specialties Approach46
Vocabulary Review52
The Body in Disease62
Disease Categories62
Onset, Course, and Outcome of Disease63
Healthcare Professionals and Healthcare Settings66
Healthcare Professionals66
Healthcare Settings67
Vocabulary Review69
Abbreviations74
Chapter Review Exercises76
PART II MEDICAL SPECIALTIES AND BODY SYSTEMS87
CHAPTER 3
Gastroenterology Gastrointestinal System87
Anatomy and Physiology89
Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal System89
Physiology of Digestion96
Vocabulary Review99
Diseases and Conditions107
Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures123
Medical and Surgical Procedures127
Abbreviations134
Drug Categories133
Chapter Review Exercises136
CHAPTER 4
Pulmonology Respiratory System153
Anatomy and Physiology155
Anatomy of the Respiratory System155
Physiology of Respiration160
Vocabulary Review163
Diseases and Conditions169
Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures180
Medical and Surgical Procedures182
Abbreviations189
Drug Categories187
Chapter Review Exercises191
CHAPTER 5
Cardiology Cardiovascular System205
Anatomy and Physiology207
Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System207
Physiology of a Heartbeat217
Vocabulary Review219
Diseases and Conditions229
Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures241
Medical and Surgical Procedures248
Abbreviations257
Drug Categories254
Chapter Review Exercises259
CHAPTER 6
Hematology and Immunology Blood and Lymphatic System275
Anatomy and Physiology277
Anatomy of the Blood277
Physiology of Blood Clotting286
Anatomy of the Lymphatic System287
Physiology of the Immune Response289
Vocabulary Review292
Diseases and Conditions300
Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures310
Medical and Surgical Procedures315
Abbreviations320
Drug Categories318
Chapter Review Exercises321
CHAPTER 7
Dermatology Integumentary System337
Anatomy and Physiology339
Anatomy of the Integumentary System339
Physiology of an Allergic Reaction344
Vocabulary Review345
Diseases and Conditions350
Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures369
Medical and Surgical Procedures370
Abbreviations377
Drug Categories376
Chapter Review Exercises380
Chapter 8
Orthopedics Skeletal System395
Anatomy and Physiology397
Anatomy of the Skeletal System397
The Structure of Bone411
Physiology of Bone Growth419
Vocabulary Review415
Diseases and...