Medical Terminology A Living Language

With 14 streamlined chapters covering  essential A&P topics, this mid-sized book is the perfect fit for a one-semester course in medical terminology. It also serves as a useful reference for practicing professionals.

Build a strong foundation of medical terminology, step by step

Medical Terminology: A Living Language uses a carefully constructed learning system to help readers gain a successful grasp of medical language within a real-world context. Its step-by-step approach introduces the anatomy and physiology of body systems and their corresponding medical terms, as well as the rules of using word parts to form medical terms. New exercises and tips give readers the hands-on practice they need to achieve mastery. Rather than simply memorizing terms, students will gain the understanding to work with all terminology, regardless of its etymology or origins, so they can interpret unfamiliar terms they will encounter in the future.

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Bonnie F. Fremgen is a former associate dean of the Allied Health Program at Robert Morris College. She has taught medical law and ethics courses as well as clinical and administrative topics. In addition, she has served as an advisor for students’ career planning. She has broad interests and experiences in the health care field, including hospitals, nursing homes, and physicians’ offices.

Dr. Fremgen holds a nursing degree as well as a master’s in health care administration. She received her PhD from the College of Education at the University of Illinois. She has performed postdoctoral studies in Medical Law at Loyola University Law School in Chicago. She has authored five textbooks with Pearson.

Suzanne S. Frucht is an Associate Professor Emeritus of Anatomy and Physiology at Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU). She holds baccalaureate degrees in biological sciences and physical therapy from Indiana University, an MS in biological sciences at NWMSU, and a PhD in molecular biology and biochemistry from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

For 14 years she worked full-time as a physical therapist in various health care settings, including acute care hospitals, extended care facilities, and home health. Based on her educational and clinical experience she was invited to teach medical terminology part-time in 1988 and became a full-time faculty member three years later as she discovered her love for the challenge of teaching. She taught a variety of courses including medical terminology, human anatomy, human physiology, and animal anatomy and physiology. She received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2003. After retiring from teaching in 2008, she continues to be active in student learning through teaching medical terminology as an online course and writing medical terminology texts and anatomy and physiology laboratory manuals.

1. Introduction to Medical Terminology
Learning Objectives
Medical Terminology at a Glance
Building Medical Terms from Word Parts
Word Roots
Combining Vowel/Forms
Prefixes
Suffixes
Word Building
Interpreting Medical Terms
Singular and Plural Endings
Abbreviations
The Medical Record
Healthcare Settings
Confidentiality
Chapter Review
Practice Exercises

2. Body Organization
Learning Objectives
Body Organization at a Glance
Body Organization Illustrated
Levels of Body Organization
Cells
Tissues
Organs and Systems
Body
Body Planes
Body Regions
Body Cavities
Directional and Positional Terms
Terminology
Anatomical Terms
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Practice Exercises
Labeling Exercises

3. Integumentary System
Learning Objectives
Integumentary System at a Glance
Integumentary System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System
The Skin
Accessory Organs
Terminology
Word Parts Used to Build Integumentary System Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Real-World Applications
Practice Exercises
Labeling Exercise

4. Musculoskeletal System
Learning Objectives
SECTION I: Skeletal System at a Glance
Skeletal System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal System
Bones
Skeleton
Joints
Terminology
Word Parts Used to Build Skeletal System Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
SECTION II: Muscular System at a Glance
Muscular System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular System
Types of Muscles
Skeletal Muscle
Naming Skeletal Muscles
Skeletal Muscle Actions
Terminology
Word Parts Used to Build Muscular System Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Real-World Applications
Practice Exercises
Labeling Exercise

5. Cardiovascular System
Learning Objectives
Cardiovascular System at a Glance
Cardiovascular System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
Heart
Blood Vessels
Terminology
Word Parts Used to Build Cardiovascular System Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Real-World Applications
Practice Exercises
Labeling Exercise

6. Blood and the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Learning Objectives
SECTION I: Blood at a Glance
Blood Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of Blood
Plasma
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Platelets
Blood Typing
Terminology
Word Parts Used to Build Blood Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
SECTION II: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems at a Glance
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Lymphatic Vessels
Lymph Nodes
Tonsils
Spleen
Thymus Gland
Immunity
Terminology
Word Parts Used to Build Lymphatic and Immune System Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Real-World Applications
Practice Exercises
Labeling Exercise

7. Respiratory System
Learning Objectives
Respiratory System at a Glance
Respiratory System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
Nasal Cavity
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchial Tubes
Lungs
Lung Volume and Capacities
Respiratory Muscles
Respiratory Rate
Terminology
Word Parts Used to Build Respiratory System Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Real-World Applications
Practice Exercises
Labeling Exercise

8. Digestive System
Learning Objectives
Digestive System at a Glance
Digestive System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
Oral Cavity
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Colon
Accessory Organs of the Digestive System
Terminology
Word Parts Used to Build Digestive System Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Real-World Applications
Practice Exercises
Labeling Exercise

9. Urinary System
Learning Objectives
Urinary System at a Glance
Urinary System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
Kidneys
Ureters
Urinary Bladder
Urethra
Role of Kidneys in Homeostasis
Stages of Urine Production
Urine
Terminology
Word Parts Used to Build Urinary System Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Real-World Applications
Practice Exercises
Labeling Exercise

10. Reproductive System
Learning Objectives
Section I: Female Reproductive System at a Glance
Female Reproductive System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
Internal Genitalia
Vulva
Breast
Pregnancy
Terminology
Word Parts Used to Build Female Reproductive System Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pregnancy Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Section II: Male Reproductive System at a Glance
Male Reproductive System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
External Organs of Reproduction
Internal Organs of Reproduction
Terminology
Word Parts Used to Build Male Reproductive System Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Real-World Applications
Practice Exercises
Labeling Exercise

11. Endocrine System
Learning Objectives
Endocrine System at a Glance
Endocrine System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
Adrenal Glands
Ovaries
Pancreas
Parathyroid Glands
Pineal Glands
Pituitary Gland
Testes
Thymus Gland
Thyroid Gland
Terminology
Words Used to Build Endocrine System Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Real-World Applications
Practice Exercises
Labeling Exercise

12. Nervous System
Learning Objectives
Nervous System at a Glance
Nervous System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
Nervous Tissue
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Terminology
Words Used to Build Nervous System Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Real-World Applications
Practice Exercises
Labeling Exercise

13. Special Senses: The Eye and Ear
Learning Objectives
SECTION I: The Eye at a Glance
The Eye Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
The Eyeball
Muscles of the Eye
The Eyelids
Conjunctiva
Lacrimal Apparatus
How We See
Terminology
Word Parts Used to Build Eye Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
SECTION II: The Ear at a Glance
The Ear Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
External Ear
Middle Ear
Inner Ear
How We Hear
Terminology
Word Parts Used to Build Ear Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pathology
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Pharmacology
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Real-World Applications
Practice Exercises
Labeling Exercise

14. Special Topics
Learning Objectives
Introduction
SECTION I: Pharmacology at a Glance
Pharmacology
Drug Names
Legal Classification of Drugs
How to Read a Prescription
Routes and Methods of Drug Administration
Pharmacology Terms
Abbreviations
SECTION II: Mental Health at a Glance
Mental Health Disciplines
Psychology
Psychiatry
Pathology
Therapeutic Procedures
Abbreviations
SECTION III: Diagnostic Imaging at a Glance
Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic Imaging Terms
Diagnostic Imaging Procedures
Abbreviations
SECTION IV: Rehabilitation Services at a Glance
Rehabilitation Services
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Rehabilitation Services Terms
Therapeutic Procedures
Abbreviations
SECTION V: Surgery
Surgery
Anesthesia
Surgical Instruments
Surgical Positions
Surgery Terms
Abbreviations
SECTION VI: Oncology at a Glance
Oncology
Staging Tumors
Oncology Terms
Diagnostic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
Abbreviations
Chapter Review
Real-World Applications
Practice Exercises

Appendices
Appendix I: Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically and Defined
Appendix II: Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically by Definition
Appendix III: Abbreviations
Chapter Review Answers
Glossary/Index