Ehrlich A., Schroeder C.L., Ehrlich L., Schroeder K.A. Medical Terminology for Health Professions

8th Edition. — Cengage Learning, 2017. — 706 p. — ISBN: 978-1-305-63435-0.Emphasizing current, relevant, "need-to-know" terms that will help you succeed in the health care field, Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 8E simplifies the process of memorizing complex medical terminology by focusing on the important word parts — common prefixes, suffixes, and root words — to provide a foundation for learning hundreds of medical terms. Organized by body systems, chapters begin with an overview of the terminology related to the body's structures and functions, proceed through diseases and disorders, and end with diagnostic procedures and treatments. A proven combination of learning principles and exercises helps you master the language necessary to describe how the human body works, what goes wrong with it, and how it is treated. An updated art program features the latest terms and procedures as well as multi-cultural/multi-generational photos that accurately portray the opportunities available in today's medical field.Introduction to Medical Terminology.
The Human Body in Health and Disease.
The Skeletal System.
The Muscular System.
The Cardiovascular System.
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems.
The Respiratory System.
The Digestive System.
The Urinary System.
The Nervous System and Mental Health.
Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears.
Skin: The Integumentary System.
The Endocrine System.
The Reproductive Systems.
Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Pharmacology.True PDF