New to this edition
- NEW! Organization of word part tables in each chapter
allows you to learn body systems in any order.
- NEW! Clinical note-taking exercises provide practice with how to convert common symptoms into correct medical terminology.
Author Information
By Danielle LaFleur Brooks, MEd, MA, Faculty, Allied Health Science, Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, Vermont, USA; Dale M. Levinsky, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department Family and Community Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, USA and Myrna LaFleur Brooks, RN, BEd, Founding President, National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, Faculty Emeritus, Maricopa County Community Colleges, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
1. Introduction to Medical Language
2. Body Structure, Oncology, and Laboratory Tests
3. Directional Terms, Positions, and Imaging
4. Integumentary System
5. Respiratory System
6. Urinary System
7. Male Reproductive System
8. Female Reproductive System
9. Obstetrics and Neonatology
10. Cardiovascular, Immune, Lymphatic Systems and Blood
11. Digestive System
12. Eye
13. Ear
14. Musculoskeletal System
15. Nervous System and Behavioral Health
16. Endocrine System
Appendix A: Answer Keys
Appendix B: Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes Alphabetized by Word Part
Appendix C: Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes Alphabetized by Definition
Appendix D: Abbreviations
Appendix E: Pharmacology Terms
On Evolve:
Appendix F: Additional Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes
Appendix G: Health Care Delivery Terms
Appendix H: Integrative Medicine Terms
Appendix I: Behavioral Health Terms
Appendix J: Clinical Research Terms
Appendix K: Nutrition Terms
Appendix L: Dental Terms
Appendix M: Health Information Technology (HIT) Terms
