Quick & Easy Medical Terminology
- 10th Edition - July 7, 2023
- Imprint: Saunders
- Author: Peggy C. Leonard
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 3 9 5 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 3 1 4 - 8
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Learn to read, write, and speak in medical terms in no time! Ideal for one-semester courses and self-study, Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition covers disorders, diagnosis, and treatment with a strong focus on anatomy. This clear, concise text presents small bits of information, followed immediately by a test for comprehension, using a combination of programmed and traditional review questions. This edition includes additional health care reports and review exercises, as well as new and updated terminology, images, and illustrations. With help from resources on the companion Evolve website, Quick & Easy Medical Terminology provides simple tools you need for good communication in the health care environment.
- Programmed learning approach improves comprehension by offering immediate feedback.
- Focus on basic word-building skills enables quick and easy learning, making this text perfect for shorter, one- or two-credit medical terminology courses or self-study.
- Integrated review exercises provide frequent tests of knowledge and retention of material.
- Quick Tips located throughout the text provide fun facts and memory aids.
- Evolve Student Resources include games, activities, animations, pharmacology, and audio terms, all of which offer a wealth of additional opportunities to quickly gauge areas of strength and weakness in a fun and interactive environment.
- Instructions for online access
- Cover image
- Title page
- Disclaimer
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Reviewers and Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part One. The Basics
- Chapter 1. Simplified Medical Language
- Simplifying Medical Terms2 3D man figures are holding 2 puzzle pieces together.
- A closeup of right hand holding a pencil. Writing Is Key
- Two different colored puzzle pieces. Word Parts
- Combining Word Parts to Write Terms Three adjoined different colored puzzle pieces.
- A closeup shows a tablet screen with Lyme disease written on it and a stethoscope is placed around the tablet. Proper Names are Special
- An illustration of a highlighted keyboard key with A S A P written on it. Abbreviations
- Pharmacology An illustration of a weighing balance with a doctor's symbol in the balance's pillar.
- Plurals An illustration of a word in capitals: B A C T E R I A.
- Pronunciation of Medical Terms
- Chapter 2. Suffixes and Combining Forms Made Easy
- Using Suffixes to Write WordsA triangular puzzle piece labeled as a suffix –logy.
- Suffixes: Medical Specialties and Specialists
- Suffixes: Surgical ProceduresA triangular puzzle piece labeled as a suffix –pexy while above and below the piece s0020 and p0220 is written respectively.
- Combining Forms for Selected Body StructuresA rectangular puzzle piece labeled as combining form chlr or o.
- Suffixes: Symptoms and DiagnosisA triangular puzzle piece labeled as a suffix –emia.
- Miscellaneous SuffixesA triangular puzzle piece is labeled as a suffix –ase.
- Miscellaneous Word Parts
- AbbreviationsAn illustration of a highlighted keyboard key with A S A P written on it.
- PharmacologyAn illustration of a weighing balance with a doctor's symbol in the balance's pillar.
- Preparing for a Q&E Test
- Chapter 3. Essential Prefixes and More
- A triangular puzzle piece is labeled as a Prefix dys-. How Prefixes Are Used to Form Words
- A triangular puzzle piece is labeled as a Prefix tri-. Prefixes: Numbers or Quantities
- A triangular puzzle piece is labeled as a Prefix dia-. Prefixes: Position or Direction
- A triangular puzzle piece is labeled as a Prefix dys-. Miscellaneous Prefixes
- Two complementary triangular puzzle pieces lie close to each other, the left one is labeled as a prefix dys- and the right one is labeled as a suffix –pnea. Recognizing Prefixes in Terms
- A yellow diamond-shaped sticker reads Under construction. Using Prefixes to Write Terms
- A rectangular puzzle piece is labeled as a combining form cyan or o. Combining Forms for Colors
- A rectangular puzzle piece is labeled as a combining form gram or o. Combining Forms and Related Suffixes
- A rectangular puzzle piece is labeled as a combining form blast or o. Miscellaneous Combining Forms
- Chapter 4. Diagnostic Procedures and Therapeutic Interventions
- Signs and Symptoms in Diagnosis A chart shows medical equipment including a notepad, a bag, and a magnifying glass.
- Basic Examination ProceduresAn illustration from left to right shows four medical items. First is a digital thermometer, followed by an injection filled with red fluid, a stethoscope, and a heart symbol.
- Common Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
- Diagnostic Radiology A yellow-colored sticker with a triangle and tri-blade fan reads caution radiation area.
- A yellow-colored medical logo shows a patient in a supine position, a machine over it throws radiation and reads radiation therapy. Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions
- Chapter 5. The Body as a Whole
- Organization of the Body
- Body Fluids
- Body Defenses and Immunity
- Part Two. Body Systems
- Chapter 6. Musculoskeletal System
- Function First
- Structures of the Musculoskeletal System
- Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms
- Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions
- Chapter 7. Circulatory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Lymphatic System
- Chapter 8. Respiratory System
- Function First
- Structures of the Respiratory System
- Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms
- Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions
- Chapter 9. Digestive System
- Function First
- Structures of the Digestive System
- Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms
- Mouth
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Intestines
- Gallbladder
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions
- Chapter 10. Urinary System
- Function First
- Structures of the Urinary Tract
- Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms
- Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions
- Chapter 11. Reproductive System
- Female Reproductive System
- Male Reproductive System
- Chapter 12. Integumentary System
- Function First
- Structures of the Integumentary System
- Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms
- Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions
- Chapter 13. Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders
- Function First
- Structures of the Nervous System
- Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms
- Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions
- Chapter 14. Special Sense Organs of the Peripheral Nervous System
- Function First
- Eyes
- Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms
- Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions
- Ears
- Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms
- Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions
- The Skin
- Mouth and Nose
- Chapter 15. Endocrine System and Cancer Treatments
- Endocrine System
- Cancer Treatments
- Appendixes
- Appendix I. Medical Abbreviations
- APPENDIX II. Word Parts
- APPENDIX III. Answers
- Illustration Credits
- Index
- Edition: 10
- Published: July 7, 2023
- Imprint: Saunders
- No. of pages: 496
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323883955
- eBook ISBN: 9780323933148
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Peggy C. Leonard
Peggy Leonard has written 2 successful medical terminology textbooks for Elsevier. Her programmed approach to learning med term and her inclusion of Spanish translations has carved out a special place in the market and many loyal users. Peggy was a medical technician for 12 years and taught biology and medical science for 10 years.