Mastering Medical Terminology

Australia and New Zealand

3rd Edition - June 29, 2020
Authors: Sue Walker, Maryann Wood, Jenny Nicol
Language: English
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The third edition of Mastering Medical Terminology Australia and New Zealand is the go-to textbook for medical terminology. Written by Sue Walker, Maryann Wood and Jenny Nicol, the text has been fully updated to reflect current medical terminology and the local healthcare environment.

Terms are demystified through an interactive and easy-to-follow instructional process. Students learn the basics of word structures first, then tackle the more complex terminology associated with the human body as a whole and then each body system. The terminology associated with special applications is also included.　

The textbook includes a pronunciation guide and practice exercises, examples of terminology in context and diagrams and illustrations to enhance understanding.

Cover image
Title Page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
Acknowledgments
Reviewers
How to use this book
Module 1 Introduction
1 Basic Word Structure
Introduction
Basic word structure
Important points to note about word elements and basic word structure
New word elements
Exercises
2 Building a Medical Vocabulary
Introduction
Pronunciation of terms
Spelling conventions
Forming plurals
Eponyms
Mnemonics
Exercises
Module 2 The Body as a Framework
3 The Human Body
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Structural organisation of the body
The anatomical position
Body cavities
Abdominopelvic regions and quadrants
Divisions of the spinal column
Positional and directional terms
Planes of the body
Exercises
4 Musculoskeletal System
Introduction
Bones
Joints
Muscles
Tests and procedures
Exercises
5 Integumentary System
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Functions and structure of the integumentary system
Pathology and diseases
Tests and procedures
Exercises
Module 3 Internal Workings of the Body
6 Haematology
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Functions and composition of blood
Analysis of blood samples
Pathology and diseases
Tests and procedures
Exercises
7 Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Functions and structure of the lymphatic and immune systems
Pathology and diseases
Tests and procedures
Exercises
8 Endocrine System
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Functions and structure of the endocrine system
Pathology and diseases
Tests and procedures
Exercises
9 Cardiovascular System
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Functions and structure of the cardiovascular system
Pathology and diseases
Tests and procedures
Exercises
10 Respiratory System
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Functions and structure of the respiratory system
Pathology and diseases
Tests and procedures
Exercises
11 Digestive System
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Functions and structure of the digestive system
Pathology and diseases
Tests and procedures
Exercises
12 Nervous System
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Functions and structure of the nervous system
Pathology and diseases
Tests and procedures
Exercises
13 The Senses
Introduction
New word elements for the sense of sight
Abbreviations for the sense of sight
Functions and structure of the eye – the sense of sight
Pathology and diseases for the sense of sight
New word elements for the sense of hearing
Abbreviations for the sense of hearing
Functions and structure of the ear – the sense of hearing
Pathology and diseases for the sense of hearing
New word elements for the sense of smell
Functions and structure of the nose – the sense of smell
New word elements for the sense of taste
Functions and structure relating to the tongue – the sense of taste
New word elements for the sense of touch
Functions and structure relating to the sense of touch
Vocabulary for the senses
Tests and procedures for the senses
Exercises
14 Urinary System
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Functions and structure of the urinary system
Pathology and diseases
Tests and procedures
Exercises
15 Male Reproductive System
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Functions and structure of the male reproductive system
Pathology and diseases
Tests and procedures
Exercises
16 Female Reproductive System
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Functions and structure of the female reproductive system
PATHOLOGY AND DISEASES
Tests and procedures
Exercises
17 Obstetrics and Neonatology
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Functions and structure related to obstetrics and neonatology
Pathology and diseases
Tests and procedures
Exercises
18 Mental Health
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Mental health disorders
Glossary of mental health terms
Specific mental health disorders
Therapeutic interventions
Exercises
Module 4 Systemic Conditions
19 Oncology
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Cancers and tumours
Tests and procedures
Immunotherapy
Exercises
20 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Types of infections
Pathological descriptions of some specific infectious and parasitic diseases
Tests and procedures
Exercises
21 Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Introduction
New word elements
Vocabulary
Abbreviations
Radiology
Nuclear medicine
Radiotherapy
Exercises
22 Pharmacology
Introduction
New word elements
Abbreviations
Glossary of commonly used pharmacological terms
How drugs are named
Regulation and registration of medications in Australia and New Zealand
Administration of drugs
Terminology of drug action
Drug classes
Anaesthesia
ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) Physical Status Classification
Exercises
Module 5 Special Applications
23 Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Introduction
Complementary medicines
Complementary therapies
Glossary of terms
24 Public Health, Epidemiology and Research Terms
Introduction
Glossary of terms
Word element glossary
Glossary of medical terms
Specific word elements
Word Elements Related to Time and Place
Word Elements Describing Direction and Position in Relation to Other Parts
Word Elements Describing Number and Quantity
Word Elements Relating to Size and Amount
Word Elements Denoting Colour
Word Elements Relating to Body Parts
Word Elements Providing Description
Normal reference values for haematological testing
Normal reference values table
Abbreviations
Answer Guide
Picture credits
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Index

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