Medical Terminology, An Illustrated Guide

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Reviewers
User's Guide
PART I Introduction to Medical Terminology
	1 Concepts, Suffixes, and Prefixes of Medical Terminology
		Introduction
		Concepts of Medical Terminology
		Word Parts
			Combining Forms
		Word Derivations
			Words Ending in x
			Suffixes Beginning With rh
		Pronunciation
			Soft and Hard c and g
			Silent Letters and Unusual Pronunciations
		Abbreviations
			Phrase Abbreviations
			Symbols
		Medical Dictionaries
		Suffixes
			Noun Suffixes
			Adjective Suffixes
		Forming Plurals
			Some Exceptions to the Rules
		Prefixes
	2 Body Structure
		Introduction
		The Cell
		Tissues
			Membranes
		Organs and Organ Systems
		Word Parts Pertaining to Cells, Tissues, and Organs
		The Body as a Whole
			Directional Terms
			Body Cavities
			Abdominal Regions
			Positions
		Word Parts Pertaining to Body Structure
	3 Disease and Treatment
		Introduction
		Types of Diseases
		Infectious Diseases
			Bacteria
		Responses to Disease
			Inflammation
			Phagocytosis
			Immunity
		Neoplasia
		Word Parts Pertaining to Disease
		Diagnosis
			Imaging Techniques
		Treatment
			Surgery
		Alternative and Complementary Medicine
		Cancer
		Word Parts Pertaining to Diagnosis and Treatment
		Drugs
			Adverse Drug Effects
			Drug Names
			Drug Information
		Herbal Medicines
		Drug Administration
		Word Parts Pertaining to Drugs
PART II Body Systems
	4 Integumentary System
		Introduction
		Anatomy of the Skin
		Associated Skin Structures
		Roots Pertaining to the Integumentary System
		Clinical Aspects of the Skin
			Wounds
			Dermatitis
			Psoriasis
			Autoimmune Disorders
			Skin Cancer
	5 Skeletal System
		Introduction
		Divisions of the Skeleton
		Bone Formation
		Structure of a Long Bone
		Joints
		Roots Pertaining to the Skeletal System
		Clinical Aspects of the Skeleton
			Infection
			Fractures
			Metabolic Bone Diseases
			Neoplasms
			Joint Disorders
			Disorders of the Spine
	6 Muscular System
		Introduction
		Types of Muscles
		Skeletal Muscle
			Muscle Structure
			Muscle Action
			Naming of Muscles
		Roots Pertaining to Muscles
		Clinical Aspects of the Muscular System
			Muscular Dystrophy
			Multiple-System Disorders Involving Muscles
			Stress Injuries
	7 Nervous System and Mental Health
		Introduction
		Organization of the Nervous System
			The Neuron
			Nerves
		The Brain
			Protecting the Brain
		The Spinal Cord
			The Spinal Nerves
			Reflexes
		The Autonomic Nervous System
		Word Parts Pertaining to the Nervous System
		Clinical Aspects of the Nervous System
			Vascular Disorders
			Head Injury
			Confusion and Coma
			Infection
			Neoplasms
			Degenerative Diseases
			Epilepsy
			Sleep Disturbances
			Others
		Behavioral Disorders
			Anxiety Disorders
			Mood Disorders
			Psychosis
			Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
			Autism Spectrum Disorder
			Drugs Used in Treatment
	8 Special Senses: Ear and Eye
		Introduction
		The Senses
		The Ear
		Clinical Aspects of Hearing
			Hearing Loss
			Otitis
			Otosclerosis
			Ménière Disease
			Acoustic Neuroma
		The Eye and Vision
		Word Parts Pertaining to the Eye and Vision
		Clinical Aspects of Vision
			Errors of Refraction
			Infection
			Disorders of the Retina
			Cataract
			Glaucoma
	9 Endocrine System
		Introduction
		Hormones
		The Endocrine Glands
			Pituitary
			Thyroid and Parathyroids
			Adrenals
			Pancreas
		Other Endocrine Tissues
		Roots Pertaining to the Endocrine System
		Clinical Aspects of the Endocrine System
			Pituitary
			Thyroid
			Parathyroids
			Adrenals
			The Pancreas and Diabetes
	10 Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
		Introduction
		The Heart
			Blood Flow Through the Heart
			Blood Supply to the Myocardium
			The Heartbeat
			Electrocardiography
		The Vascular System
			Blood Pressure
		Roots Pertaining to the Cardiovascular System
		Clinical Aspects of the Cardiovascular System
			Atherosclerosis
			Thrombosis and Embolism
			Aneurysm
			Hypertension
			Heart Disease
			Disorders of the Veins
		The Lymphatic System
		Roots Pertaining to the Lymphatic System
		Clinical Aspects of the Lymphatic System
	11 Blood and Immunity
		Introduction
		Blood
			Blood Plasma
			Blood Cells
			Blood Types
		Immunity
			Innate Immunity
			Adaptive Immunity
			Types of Adaptive Immunity
		Word Parts Pertaining to Blood and Immunity
		Clinical Aspects of Blood
			Anemia
			Coagulation Disorders
			Neoplasms
		Clinical Aspects of Immunity
			Hypersensitivity
			Immunodeficiency
			Autoimmune Diseases
	12 Respiratory System
		Introduction
		Upper Respiratory Passageways
			The Nose
			The Pharynx
		Lower Respiratory Passageways and Lungs
			The Larynx
			The Trachea
			The Bronchial System
			The Lungs
		Breathing
			Inspiration
			Expiration
		Gas Transport
		Word Parts Pertaining to the Respiratory System
		Clinical Aspects of the Respiratory System
			Infections
			Emphysema
			Asthma
			Pneumoconiosis
			Lung Cancer
			Respiratory Distress Syndrome
			Cystic Fibrosis
			Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
			Pleural Disorders
			Diagnosis of Respiratory Disorders
	13 Digestive System
		Introduction
		Digestion
		The Digestive Tract
			The Mouth to the Stomach
			The Small Intestine
			The Large Intestine
		The Accessory Organs
		Roots Pertaining to the Digestive System
		Clinical Aspects of the Digestive System
			Digestive Tract
			Accessory Organs
	14 Urinary System
		Introduction
		The Kidneys
			Kidney Location and Structure
			The Nephrons
			Blood Supply to the Kidney
		Urine Formation
			Transport and Removal of Urine
		Roots Pertaining to the Urinary System
		Clinical Aspects of the Urinary System
			Infections
			Glomerulonephritis
			Nephrotic Syndrome
			Renal Failure
			Urinary Stones
			Cancer
			Urinalysis
	15 Male Reproductive System
		Introduction
		The Testes
		Transport of Spermatozoa
		The Penis
		Formation of Semen
		Word Parts Pertaining to the Male Reproductive System
		Clinical Aspects of the Male Reproductive System
			Infection
			Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
			Cancer
			Cryptorchidism
			Infertility
		Erectile Dysfunction
			Inguinal Hernia
	16 Female Reproductive System; Pregnancy and Birth
		Introduction
		The Female Reproductive System
			The Ovaries
			The Uterine Tubes, Uterus, and Vagina
			The External Genital Organs
		The Mammary Glands
		The Menstrual Cycle
			Menopause
		Contraception
		Roots Pertaining to the Female Reproductive System
		Clinical Aspects of Female Reproduction
			Infection
			Fibroids
			Endometriosis
			Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
			Premenstrual Syndrome
			Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
			Cancer of the Female Reproductive Tract
			Breast Cancer
		Pregnancy and Birth
			Fertilization and Early Development
			The Placenta
			Fetal Circulation
			Childbirth
			Lactation
		Roots Pertaining to Pregnancy and Birth
		Clinical Aspects of Pregnancy and Birth
			Infertility
			Ectopic Pregnancy
			Preeclampsia
			Abortion
			Rh Incompatibility
			Placental Abnormalities
			Mastitis
		Congenital Disorders
			Diagnosis of Congenital Disorders
Appendices:
	1 Commonly Used Symbols
	2 Abbreviations and Their Meanings
	3 Word Parts and Their Meanings
	4 Meanings and Their Corresponding Word Parts
	5 Word Roots
	6 Suffixes
	7 Prefixes
	8 Metric Measurements
	9 Stedman's Medical Dictionary at a Glance
	10 Drugs
	11 Answer Key
Glossary
Figure Credits
Index of Boxes
Index