Unlocking Medical Terminology

Unlocking Medical Terminology serves as a key to discovering a new language, in a fun, eye-catching, yet scientifically precise way. This easy to navigate book is designed to be used as a text to support lectures, or as an independent workbook. To help readers learn the meanings, correct spelling, pronunciation, and other factors of each medical term, the book contains numerous exercises, tips, and colorful figures for learning and practicing. The flexibility of its application is made possible by the book's text-like format combined with its self-guided, exercise-driven learning program. Wingerd uses a stair-step approach that mirrors the way that many people learn. Instead of assuming you will absorb volumes of information in one step, this book presents topics in smaller pieces. Self-quizzes give you the opportunity to master the information before you build upon it in the next section. This approach allows you to work at your own pace and ensures success. Some new features include: http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

• New Art Program with a very visual presentation of Anatomy and Physiology.
• Case Studies and Medical Reports have been added to give students real world context.
• More exercises throughout to help students refine word building skills.
• New See & Say approach to pronunciation, helping students say the medical terms correctly.
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DYNAMIC ART PROGRAM http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

Medically accurate art that helps students learn body systems. http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

FYI and WORD HISTORY BOXES http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

These small boxes feature interesting tidbits about medicine and the origins of medical terminology. They provide context and memory “hooks” for students to improve memory recall of complex medical words. Some of them might even surprise you http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

Clinical Case Studies http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

These Clinical Case Studies are brief passages profile relevant and interesting pathologies affecting the body system being discussed in the chapter. They offer students the opportunity to consider the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the pathologies as they might present in a clinical setting, thereby providing “real-world” scenarios of patient care. http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

PHARMACOLOGY http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

New, brief overviews of the pharmacology of the human body are covered in each chapter, offering a peek into pharmaceutical treatment of common pathologies. Brand names, generic names, and the actions of frequently used pharmaceuticals are provided in easy-to-read tables. http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

Decoder Key – packaged with the book, this unique decoder key is used to reveal the hidden answers that appear within the red column in each exercise section. Designed in order to provide students with a quick reference to the answers without requiring them to turn to the appendix in the back of the book. Yet at the same time, the answers are not revealed too obviously, thereby forestalling the temptation of looking at the answer before filling in the blank. With this key, learners can enjoy the convenience of on-page answers yet with less distraction. http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Medical Terminology.

2. The Human Body in Health and Disease.

3. Cells, Tissues, and Cancer.

4. The Integumentary System.

5.The Skeletal and Muscular Systems.

6. The Nervous System with Mental Health.

7. The Eyes.

8. The Ears.

9. The Endocrine System.

10. The Cardiovascular System.

11. Blood, Lymphatics, and Immunology

12. The Respiratory System.

13. The Digestive System.

14. The Urinary System.

15. The Male Reproductive System.

16. The Female Reproductive System.

17. Obstetrics and Human Development.

Appendix A. Word Parts.

Appendix B. Abbreviations.

Appendix C. Endings in Medical Terminology.

Appendix D. Pharmacology Terms.

Appendix E. Alternative Medicine: Therapies and Treatments.

Appendix F. Chapter Exercise Answers

Index.