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13 Chapters
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Word Structure
Word Analysis
Combining Forms, Suffixes, and Prefixes
In Person: Living With Type 1 Diabetes
Exercises and Answers
Pronunciation of Terms
Practical Applications
Picture Show
Review
Terminology Checkup
Chapter 2 Organization of the Body
Introduction
Body Systems
Body Cavities
Divisions of the Back
Planes of the Body
Terminology
Combining Forms
In Person: CT and MRI
Exercises and Answers
1
, Pronunciation of Terms
Practical Applications
Picture Show
Review Terminology
Checkup
Chapter 3 Suffixes
Introduction
Combining Forms
Suffixes and Terminology
In Person: Gallbladder Stones
Exercises and Answers
Pronunciation of Terms
Practical Applications
Picture Show
Review Terminology
Checkup
Chapter 4 Prefixes
Introduction
Combining Forms and Suffixes
Prefixes and Terminology
In Person: Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
Exercises and Answers
Pronunciation of Terms
Practical Applications
Picture Show
Review
Terminology Checkup
Chapter 5 Medical Specialists and Case Reports
Introduction
Medical Specialists
Combining Forms and Vocabulary
Case Reports
In Person: Living With Crohn's
Exercises and Answers
2
, Pronunciation of Terms
Practical Applications
Review
Terminology Checkup
Appendix 1 Body Systems
Cardiovascular System
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Female Reproductive System
Lymphatic System
Male Reproductive System
Musculoskeletal System
Nervous System
Respiratory System
Skin and Sense Organs
Urinary System
Appendix 2 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
Appendix 3 Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols, and Eponyms
Abbreviations
Acronyms*
Symbols*
Eponyms
Appendix 4 Quick Drug Reference
Appendix 5 Allied Health Careers
Glossary 1 Mini-Dictionary
Glossary 2 Word Parts
Section I: Medical Terminology → English
Section II: English → Medical Terminology
Glossary 3 English → Spanish Terms*
Index
3
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always rely on their own experience and knowledge in evaluating and using any information,
methods, compounds or experiments described herein. Because of rapid advances in the medical
sciences, in particular, independent verification of diagnoses and drug dosages should be made. To
the fullest extent of the law, no responsibility is assumed by Elsevier, authors, editors or contributors
for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or
otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions, or ideas contained in
the material herein.
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Short-Course Approach by Body System 8th Edition by
Masters and Barbara Gylys latest updated Complete
13 Chapters
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Word Structure
Word Analysis
Combining Forms, Suffixes, and Prefixes
In Person: Living With Type 1 Diabetes
Exercises and Answers
Pronunciation of Terms
Practical Applications
Picture Show
Review
Terminology Checkup
Chapter 2 Organization of the Body
Introduction
Body Systems
Body Cavities
Divisions of the Back
Planes of the Body
Terminology
Combining Forms
In Person: CT and MRI
Exercises and Answers
1
, Pronunciation of Terms
Practical Applications
Picture Show
Review Terminology
Checkup
Chapter 3 Suffixes
Introduction
Combining Forms
Suffixes and Terminology
In Person: Gallbladder Stones
Exercises and Answers
Pronunciation of Terms
Practical Applications
Picture Show
Review Terminology
Checkup
Chapter 4 Prefixes
Introduction
Combining Forms and Suffixes
Prefixes and Terminology
In Person: Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
Exercises and Answers
Pronunciation of Terms
Practical Applications
Picture Show
Review
Terminology Checkup
Chapter 5 Medical Specialists and Case Reports
Introduction
Medical Specialists
Combining Forms and Vocabulary
Case Reports
In Person: Living With Crohn's
Exercises and Answers
2
, Pronunciation of Terms
Practical Applications
Review
Terminology Checkup
Appendix 1 Body Systems
Cardiovascular System
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Female Reproductive System
Lymphatic System
Male Reproductive System
Musculoskeletal System
Nervous System
Respiratory System
Skin and Sense Organs
Urinary System
Appendix 2 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
Appendix 3 Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols, and Eponyms
Abbreviations
Acronyms*
Symbols*
Eponyms
Appendix 4 Quick Drug Reference
Appendix 5 Allied Health Careers
Glossary 1 Mini-Dictionary
Glossary 2 Word Parts
Section I: Medical Terminology → English
Section II: English → Medical Terminology
Glossary 3 English → Spanish Terms*
Index
3
, Copyright
3251 Riverport Lane
St. Louis, Missouri 63043
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: A SHORT COURSE, EIGHTH EDITION
ISBN: 978-0-323-44492-7
Copyright © 2018 by Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
Previous editions copyrighted © 2015, 2012, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1999, 1991.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and
retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Details on how to seek
permission, further information about the Publisher's permissions policies and our arrangements
with organizations such as the Copyright Clearance Center and the Copyright Licensing Agency, can
be found at our website: www.elsevier.com/permissions.
This book and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by the
Publisher (other than as may be noted herein).
Notices
Knowledge and best practice in this field are constantly changing. Practitioners and researchers must
always rely on their own experience and knowledge in evaluating and using any information,
methods, compounds or experiments described herein. Because of rapid advances in the medical
sciences, in particular, independent verification of diagnoses and drug dosages should be made. To
the fullest extent of the law, no responsibility is assumed by Elsevier, authors, editors or contributors
for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or
otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions, or ideas contained in
the material herein.
ISBN: 978-0-323-44492-7
Senior Content Strategist: Linda Woodard
Senior Content Development Specialist: Diane Chatman
Senior Content Development Manager: Luke Held
Publishing Services Manager: Julie Eddy
Project Manager: Mike Sheets
Design Direction: Brian Salisbury
Printed in Canada
Last digit is the print number: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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