Table Of ContentExploring Medical Language
A STUDENT-DIRECTED APPROACH
EDITION 10
Myrna LaFleur Brooks, RN, BEd
Founding President
National Association of Health Unit Coordinators
Faculty Emeritus
Maricopa County Community College District
Phoenix, Arizona
Danielle LaFleur Brooks, MEd, MA
Faculty, Medical Assisting and Allied Health Science
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, Vermont
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Table of Contents
Cover image
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Welcome to the Tenth Edition of Exploring Medical Language
Features
Organization of the Textbook
Anatomy of a Chapter
Dear Student
Dear Instructor
Additional Learning and Teaching Resources
Contributors
Reviewers and Advisors
Acknowledgments
Part 1 Introduction to Word Parts and Human Body Structure
Chapter 1 Introduction to Medical Language and Evolve Student Resources
Online Learning: Evolve Resources for Students
Introduction to Medical Terms and Medical Language
Medical Terms Built From Word Parts
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Medical Terms NOT Built From Word Parts
Chapter Review
Chapter 2 Body Structure, Color, and Oncology
Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
Chapter 3 Directional Terms, Planes, Positions, Regions, and Quadrants
Anatomic Position
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
Part 2 Body Systems
Chapter 4 Integumentary System
Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
Chapter 5 Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and
Tests
Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
Chapter 6 Urinary System
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Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
Chapter 7 Male Reproductive System
Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
Chapter 8 Female Reproductive System
Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
Chapter 9 Obstetrics and Neonatology
Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
Chapter 10 Cardiovascular, Immune, Lymphatic Systems and Blood
Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
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Chapter 11 Digestive System
Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
Chapter 12 Eye
Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
Chapter 13 Ear
Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
Chapter 14 Musculoskeletal System
Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
Chapter 15 Nervous System and Behavioral Health
Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
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Chapter Review
Chapter 16 Endocrine System
Anatomy
Word Parts
Medical Terms
Practical Application
Chapter Review
Appendix A Answer Key
Answers to Chapter 1 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 2 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 3 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 4 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 5 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 6 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 7 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 8 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 9 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 10 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 11 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 12 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 13 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 14 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 15 Exercises
Answers to Chapter 16 Exercises
Appendix B Evolve Resources
Registering for Evolve Resources
Accessing Gradable Student Resources Once Registered
Accessing Practice Student Resources Once Registered
Accessing Mobile Resources
How to Find It
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Appendix C Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes Alphabetized by Word
Part
Appendix D Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes Alphabetized by
Definition
Appendix E Abbreviations
Appendix F Pharmacology Terms
Appendix G Additional Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes
Appendix H Health Care Delivery Terms
Appendix I Integrative Medicine Terms
Appendix J Behavioral Health Terms
Appendix K Clinical Research Terms
Appendix L Nutrition Terms
Appendix M Dental Terms
Appendix N Health Information Technology (HIT) Terms
Bibliography
Illustration Credits
Index
Tables
Flash cards
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