Now in its Fifth Edition, this richly illustrated guide is a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology. It provides extensive coverage of terms related to structure and function, disorders, diagnosis and treatments. It features a user-friendly layout, basic approach to the subject, and numerous learning exercises. This edition includes updated terminology and drug information, an introduction to medical dictionaries, and an appendix on how to use Stedman's Medical Dictionary. A free bound-in CD-ROM contains numerous exercises including Stedman's audio pronunciations and exercises for students. LiveAdvise: Medical Terminology--an online student tutoring and faculty support service--is free with the book. A fully customizable online course created specifically for this text is available as an additional purchase.

pt. 1. Introduction to medical terminology -- 1. Concepts of medical terminology -- Word parts -- Pronunciation -- Abbreviations -- Medical dictionaries -- Chapter review -- Case study -- 2. Suffixes -- Noun suffixes -- Adjective suffixes -- Forming plurals -- Chapter review -- Case study -- 3. Prefixes -- Common prefixes -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- 4. Cells, tissues, and organs -- Body organization -- The cell -- Tissues -- Organs and organ systems -- Word parts pertaining to cells, tissues, and organs -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- 5. Body structure -- Directional terms -- Body cavities -- Abdominal regions -- Body positions -- Word parts pertaining to body structure -- Chapter review -- Case studies. pt. 2. Disease and treatment -- 6. Disease -- Types of diseases -- Infectious diseases -- Responses to disease -- Neoplasia -- Word parts pertaining to disease -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- 7. Diagnosis and treatment ; surgery -- Diagnosis -- Treatment -- Alternative and complementary medicine -- Cancer -- Word parts pertaining to diagnosis and treatment -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- 8. Drugs -- Drugs -- Herbal medicines -- Word parts pertaining to drugs -- Reference information on drugs -- Chapter review -- Case studies. pt. 3. Body systems -- 9. Circulation : the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems -- The heart -- The vascular system -- Blood pressure -- Roots pertaining to the cardiovascular system -- Clinical aspects of the cardiovascular system -- The lymphatic system -- Clinical aspects of the lymphatic system -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- Crossword puzzle -- 10. Blood and immunity -- Blood -- Immunity -- Word parts pertaining to blood and immunity -- Clinical aspects of immunity -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- Crossword puzzle -- 11. The respiratory system -- Upper respiratory passageways -- Lower respiratory passageways and lungs -- Breathing -- Gas transport -- Word parts pertaining to the respiratory system -- Clinical aspects of respiratory system -- Diagnosis of respiratory disorders -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- Crossword puzzle -- 12. The digestive system -- The digestive tract -- The accessory organs -- Roots pertaining to digestion -- Clinical aspects of the digestive system -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- Crossword puzzle -- 13. The urinary system -- The kidneys -- Urine formation -- Roots pertaining to the urinary system -- Clinical aspects of the urinary system -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- Crossword puzzle -- 14. The male reproductive system -- The testes -- Transport of spermatozoa -- Formation of semen -- Roots pertaining to male reproduction -- Clinical aspects of the male reproductive system -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- Crossword puzzle -- 15. The female reproductive system ; pregnancy and birth -- The female reproductive system -- The mammary glands -- The menstrual cycle -- Contraception -- Roots pertaining to the female reproductive system -- Clinical aspects of female reproduction -- Pregnancy and birth -- Clinical aspects of pregnancy and birth -- Congenital disorders -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- Crossword puzzle -- 16. The endocrine system -- Hormones -- The endocrine glands -- Other endocrine tissues -- Roots pertaining to the endocrine system -- Clinical aspects of the endocrine system -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- Crossword puzzle -- 17. The nervous system and behavioral disorders -- Organization of the nervous system -- The neuron -- The brain -- The spinal cord -- The autonomic nervous system -- Behavioral disorders -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- Crossword puzzle -- 18. The senses -- The senses -- The ear -- Roots pertaining to the ear and hearing -- Clinical aspects of hearing -- The eye and vision -- Word parts for the eye and vision -- Clinical aspects of vision -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- Crossword puzzle -- 19. The skeleton -- Divisions of the skeleton -- Bone formation -- Structure of a long bone -- Joints -- Roots pertaining to the skeleton, bones, and joints -- Clinical aspects of the skeleton -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- Crossword puzzle -- 20. The muscular system -- Types of muscle -- Skeletal muscle -- Roots pertaining to muscles -- Clinical aspects of the muscular system -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- Crossword puzzle -- 21. The skin -- Anatomy of the skin -- Associated skin structures -- Roots pertaining to the skin -- Clinical aspects of the skin -- Chapter review -- Case studies -- Crossword puzzle. Appendix 1. Commonly used symbols -- Appendix 2. Abbreviations and their meanings -- Appendix 3. Word parts and their meanings -- Appendix 4. Meanings and their corresponding word parts -- Appendix 5. Word roots -- Appendix 6. Suffixes -- Appendix 7. Prefixes -- Appendix 8. Metric measurements -- Appendix 9. Stedman's medical dictionary at a glance -- Answer key -- Figure credits -- Index.