Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version,
9th Edition

Preface.
1. Introduction to Medical Terminology.
2. The Human Body in Health and Disease.
Word Part Review.
3. The Skeletal System.
4. The Muscular System.
5. The Cardiovascular System.
6. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems.
7. The Respiratory System.
8. The Digestive System.
9. The Urinary System.
10. The Nervous System and Mental Health.
11. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears.
12. Skin: The Integumentary System.
13. The Endocrine System.
14. The Reproductive Systems.
15. Diagnostic Procedures, Pharmacology and Complimentary Medicine.
Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review.
Appendix A: Word Parts: Prefixes, Combining Forms and Suffixes.
Appendix B: Abbreviations and their Meanings.
Appendix C: Pathology and Procedures.
Flash Cards.

• Ann Ehrlich

  The late Ann Ehrlich, who founded this series in 1988, was an experienced teacher, professional author and lifelong student. Considered one of the leading experts in the field of medical terminology, she wrote numerous books on health topics such as dental assisting, practice management, speech therapy and lymphedema.

• Carol L. Schroeder

  Carol L. Schroeder has 20 years of experience in finding innovative ways to present medical terminology at a level appropriate for students. Her background in technical writing, translating and research is invaluable in continuously updating content and creating innovative activities and approaches--such as the Medical Mysteries and Human Touch stories featured in this text--to enable instructors to present engaging course material that helps all students succeed.

• Laura Ehrlich

  Laura Ehrlich, a registered nurse, enjoys the fast-paced, challenging environment of the emergency department, as well as the knowledge that her skills save lives. She excels at explaining medical terminology to patients and training other nurses on new procedures, equipment and technology. She is a board-certified emergency nurse, and has been nominated for the DAISY® Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

• Katrina A. Schroeder

  Katrina Schroeder Smith is a registered dietitian who trained and works at Boston Children's Hospital, a Harvard Teaching Hospital. After finishing her dietetic internship at Simmons College, she completed the prestigious LEAH (Leadership Education in Adolescent Health) Fellowship in the adolescent department at Boston Children's Hospital. Currently, she is a clinical dietitian in the adolescent clinic there, specializing in the nutritional care of teenagers with HIV, eating disorders, elevated body weight and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Katrina also writes guides and blogs for the Center for Young Women's Health and runs a small private practice in Brookline, Massachusetts.

• Reflecting feedback from instructors using the text as well as the authors' own research, the 9th edition has been thoroughly revised, bringing all terms, definitions, procedures, illustrations and data up to date.

• Coverage of sexual orientation and gender identity has been expanded.

• All-new sections detail advanced directives and nondurable medical equipment.

• Extensive new coverage of dental procedures, diabetic pathology and nutrition support is included.

• Insightful coverage of COVID-19 is included under pandemics.

• Numerous illustrations have been replaced throughout, ensuring artwork and photographs are current and engaging, with multicultural and multigenerational individuals representing both patients and health care workers.

• A unique section on complementary and alternative therapies reflects the changing role of holistic health care in today's society.

• A student favorite, removable Flashcards test memory and increase knowledge -- helping learners maximize their study time and course success.

• Learning Exercises emphasize writing out the correct answers, reinforcing students' spelling skills as well as their understanding of the material.

• The Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review includes study tips, practice exercises and a simulated final test to help learners prepare for the final examination.

• Included at the end of each chapter, a quick-reference table provides helpful cautions about the careful use of abbreviations.

• Resourceful appendices include a listing of abbreviations, a table of word parts and their meanings, and a listing of the pathology and procedures covered in the text.

• Numerous additional tools provide support for instructors teaching a Simplified Syllabus of 60 key terms per chapter -- ideal for shorter courses, English as a second language learners and high school courses.

• Helping students focus their study time, every chapter begins with a vocabulary list highlighting 15 key word parts and 60 important terms as well as a set of Learning Objectives highlighting the new skills learners acquire after successfully completing the chapter.

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