Supported by a new, dedicated mobile app and a suite of online teaching and learning tools, the groundbreaking ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, Second Edition, is now even more effective for today’s learners. Ideal for brief, introductory, or essentials courses, this proven text teaches fundamental medical terms using word parts, without bogging down in detailed anatomy and physiology discussions. A highly visual approach—with abundant use of tables, charts, and illustrations—makes the text an effective resource for students of diverse backgrounds, including ESL speakers, students focused on career preparation, and auditory and visual learners.

Preface.
About the Author.
Acknowledgments.
How to Use the Book.
1. Basic Word Structure.
2. Basic Body Structure.
3. Common Suffixes.
4. Common Prefixes.
5. Body Organization.
6. Skin and Related Structures.
7. Skeletal System.
8. Muscular System.
9. Nervous System.
10. Eyes and Ears.
11. Digestive System.
12. Cardiovascular System.
13. Blood.
14. Lymphatic and Immune System.
15. Respiratory System.
16. Urinary System.
17. Male Reproductive System.
18. Female Reproductive System.
19. Endocrine System.
Appendix A: Pronunciations.
Appendix B: Plurals.
Appendix C: Word Part to Definition.
Appendix D: Definition to Word Part.
Appendix E: Abbreviations.
Appendix F: Glossary of Diagnostic Tests.

Supported by a new, dedicated mobile app and a suite of online teaching and learning tools, the groundbreaking ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, Second Edition, is now even more effective for today’s learners. Ideal for brief, introductory, or essentials courses, this proven text teaches fundamental medical terms using word parts, without bogging down in detailed anatomy and physiology discussions. A highly visual approach—with abundant use of tables, charts, and illustrations—makes the text an effective resource for students of diverse backgrounds, including ESL speakers, students focused on career preparation, and auditory and visual learners. A new instructor companion website features a digital instructor's manual, syllabus and course outline, customizable lecture slides, answers to review questions, and interactive test bank, making the text even easier to use and adapt to your specific course focus and teaching preferences. A new student companion website provides access to a variety of online learning tools, including chapter review materials and videos and animations on key topics. A MindTap online course based on the text is now available, providing access to interactive exercises, videos, animations, and Learning Lab activities to support learning outside the classroom. Illustrations throughout the text have been updated and improved to increase the text's visual appeal and enhance learning. This uniquely effective and accessible text teaches fundamental medical terms by focusing on word parts, without overwhelming students with needless detail related to anatomy and physiology. The author uses a highly visual approach that features numerous tables, charts, and illustrations, making the text effective for diverse students, including those who read English as a second language, are focused on vocational training and career prep, are not strong readers, or prefer auditory and visual learning styles. Pronunciations are presented phonetically with every new term and repeated throughout the chapter, reinforcing correct pronunciation and enabling easy review and reference. Helping You Remember features provide tips and advice to help students recall and master difficult terms or concepts. In Brief sidebars present concise definitions of terms found on each page, compiling key information in a convenient place to simplify review.