The Language of Medicine 10/e

Bring medical terminology to life with Davi-Ellen Chabner s bestselling The Language of Medicine, 10th Edition! By
presenting medical terms within the context of the body뭩 anatomy and physiology, and in health and disease, this
proven resource makes it easy to learn a working medical vocabulary built on the most frequently encountered prefixes,
suffixes, and combining forms. Practical exercises and case studies demonstrate how medical terms are used in practice.
Add an engaging student Evolve website with medical animations and videos, word games, flash cards, and more, and you?
ll be ready to communicate confidently in the clinical setting and succeed in your healthcare career. ?Simple, clear,
non-technical explanations demystify medical terminology even if you have little or no background in medicine or
science.?Practical applications such as case reports, operative and diagnostic tests, and laboratory and x-ray reports
demonstrate the use of medical terminology in practice.?Self-study text/workbook approach reinforces learning every
step of the way with labeling diagrams, pronunciation tests, and review sheets.?Full-color illustrations depict
anatomy, physiology, and pathology, putting medical terms in the context of the body뭩 structure and function.?
Comprehensive glossaries and appendices serve as quick references for use in the classroom and on the job. ?NEW! In
Person narratives help you understand diseases and conditions from the patient뭩 perspective.?NEW! A Closer Look
highlights particular conditions.?NEW! Images and photos illustrate difficult terms and procedures.?NEW! Terms and
definitions keep you up to date with healthcare advances.?More Spotlights identify and clarify potentially confusing
terminology.?Error-prone abbreviations list derived from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) list
alerts you to abbreviations that should not be used in the clinical setting.

Table of Contents
1. Basic Word Structure 2. Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole 3. Suffixes 4. Prefixes 5. Digestive System Part 1
6. Digestive System Part II 7. Urinary System 8. Female Reproductive System 9. Male Reproductive System 10. Nervous
System 11. Cardiovascular System 12. Respiratory System 13. Blood System 14. Lymphatic and Immune Systems 15.
Musculoskeletal System 16. Skin 17. Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear 18. Endocrine System 19. Cancer Medicine
(Oncology) 20. Radiology and Nuclear Medicine 21. Pharmacology 22. Psychiatry Glossary Medical Word Parts to English
English to Medical Word Parts Appendix I: Plurals Appendix II: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms, and Symbols Appendix
III: Normal Hematologic Reference Values and Implications of Abnormal Results Appendix IV: Drugs Appendix V:
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Terms