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Medical Terminology: A Living Language, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (January 4, 2018) © 2019

  • Bonnie F. Fremgen University of Notre Dame
  • Suzanne S Frucht Northwest Missouri State University

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Build a strong foundation of medical terminology, step by step

Medical Terminology: A Living Language uses a carefully constructed learning system to help students master and apply medical language. Organized by body system, the text places medical terms within the context of basic A&P. Instead of memorizing terms, students learn how to use word parts to build terms so they can interpret unfamiliar language.

With 13 chapters, the 7th Edition is ideal for a semester- or quarter-length course. Students will strengthen their term-building skills with the help of a comprehensive list of word parts. New practice problems target spelling, adjective formation and grasp of basic A&P.

Hallmark features of this title

Introduction to medical terminology, through an A&P lens

  • Body systems chapters contextualize medical terms. They open with a list of the pertinent word parts and their meanings, plus an illustrated overview of the relevant organs.
  • Word-building tables categorize terms within a 3-column, color-coded format. The tables include the term (with pronunciations and abbreviations), plus word parts and definitions.

Learning aids and visual appeal

  • A Real-World Applications feature challenges students to read real medical records, replace lay terms with the proper terms and interpret case study scenarios that demonstrate the use of medical terms.
  • Photographs and medically accurate illustrations illuminate the real-life applications of medical terminology.

New and updated features of this title

Resources for term-building and pronunciation

  • UPDATED: A comprehensive list of word parts in the Terminology section provides the combining forms, suffixes and prefixes needed to build medical terms.
  • UPDATED: Key terms, with pronunciations, introduce each subsection and reflect the newest technologies and procedures. Each term has been evaluated to ensure it remains in use.
  • EXPANDED: Sound-it-out pronunciations in each chapter help students use medical terms confidently.

Hands-on practice

  • UPDATED: Practice As You Go short-answer exercises scattered throughout chapters let students check their grasp of content.
  • EXPANDED: More chapter-ending practice exercises have been added to help learners assess their spelling, adjective formation and grasp of basic A&P. These exercises now better emphasize terminology usage, in addition to recall of word parts.

Improved alignment between medical terms and A&P

  • REVISED: The new edition breaks up "Special Topics" chapters of previous editions. It also reorganizes the content to better correspond with the text's organization by body system.

Highlights of the DIGITAL UPDATE for MyLab Medical Terminology (available for Spring 2023 classes)

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  • UPDATED: Med Term Speak & Spell helps students build fluency in medical terminology. Previously a 4-part game, Speak & Spell now brings pronunciation to the forefront and is renamed to focus on two parts called Pronounce and Spell. A built-in technology assesses and scores students' pronunciation so they can continue to improve.
  • UPDATED: Labeling, Matching, Word Surgery and Word Part Prescription (formerly called Popping Words) games now have better functionality and an improved user experience. The refreshed games give students practice building words, learning A&P concepts, and mastering spelling and pronunciation.
  • REVISED: The overall learning experience has been refined. Students will find studying with MyLab Medical Terminology to be more efficient, supporting better outcomes.

Features of MyLab Medical Terminology for the 7th Edition; published 2018

  • Interactive games make it fun to build words, conquer A&P and practice spelling and pronunciation. They also offer an effective route to mastery.
  • Dynamic Study Modules are adaptive learning modules with remediation. They assess students' performance in real time, while helping them master and retain key concepts.
  • Guided lectures are title-specific and author-created. Use them to supplement your lectures or to help students learn concepts and improve their pronunciation.
  • Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook available within MyLab. It lets students read, highlight and take notes all in one place, even offline.
  1. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
    • Learning Objectives
    • Medical Terminology at a Glance
    • Building Medical Terms From Word Parts
    • Pronunciation
    • Spelling
    • Singular and Plural Endings
    • Abbreviations
    • The Medical Record
    • Healthcare Settings
    • Confidentiality
    • Chapter Review
  2. BODY ORGANIZATION
    • Learning Objectives
    • Body Organization at a Glance
    • Body Organization Illustrated
    • Levels of Body Organization
    • Body
    • Abbreviations
    • Chapter Review
  3. INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Integumentary System at a Glance
    • Integumentary System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  4. MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Section I: Skeletal System at a Glance
    • Skeletal System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal System
    • Terminology
    • Section II: Muscular System at a Glance
    • Muscular System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  5. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Cardiovascular System at a Glance
    • Cardiovascular System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  6. BLOOD AND THE LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEMS
    • Learning Objectives
    • Section I: Blood at a Glance
    • Blood Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of Blood
    • Terminology
    • Section II: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems at a Glance
    • The Lymphatic and Immune Systems Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  7. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Respiratory System at a Glance
    • Respiratory System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  8. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Digestive System at a Glance
    • Digestive System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  9. URINARY SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Urinary System at a Glance
    • Urinary System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  10. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Section I: Female Reproductive System at a Glance
    • Female Reproductive System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
    • Terminology
    • Section II: Male Reproductive System at a Glance
    • Male Reproductive System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  11. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Endocrine System at a Glance
    • Endocrine System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  12. NERVOUS SYSTEM AND MENTAL HEALTH
    • Learning Objectives
    • Section 1: Nervous System at a Glance
    • Nervous System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
    • Terminology
    • Section 2: Mental Health at a Glance
    • Mental Health Disciplines
    • Pathology
    • Therapeutic Procedures
    • Abbreviations
    • Chapter Review
  13. SPECIAL SENSES: THE EYE AND EAR
    • Learning Objectives
    • Section I: The Eye at a Glance
    • The Eye Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
    • Terminology
    • Section II: The Ear at a Glance
    • The Ear Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review

APPENDICES

  1. Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically and Defined
  2. Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically by Definition
  3. Abbreviations
Answer Keys
Glossary

About our authors

Bonnie F. Fremgen is a former associate dean of the allied health program at Robert Morris College. She has taught medical law and ethics courses as well as clinical and administrative topics. In addition, Dr. Fremgen has served as an advisor for students' career planning. She has broad interests and experiences in the healthcare field, including hospitals, nursing homes and physicians' offices. Dr. Fremgen holds a nursing degree as well as a master's degree in healthcare administration. She received her PhD from the College of Education at the University of Illinois. Dr. Fremgen has performed postdoctoral studies in medical law at Loyola University Law School in Chicago. She has authored 5 textbooks with Pearson.

Suzanne S. Frucht is an associate professor emeritus of anatomy and physiology at Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU). She holds baccalaureate degrees in biological sciences and physical therapy from Indiana University, an MS in biological sciences at NWMSU and a PhD in molecular biology and biochemistry from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. For 14 years Dr. Frucht worked full time as a physical therapist in various healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, extended care facilities and home health. Based on her educational and clinical experience, she was invited to teach medical terminology part time in 1988 and became a full-time faculty member 3 years later as she discovered her love for the challenge of teaching. Dr. Frucht has taught a variety of courses, including medical terminology, human anatomy, human physiology and animal anatomy and physiology. She received the Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2003. After retiring from teaching in 2008, she continues to be active in student learning through teaching medical terminology as an online course and writing medical terminology texts and anatomy and physiology laboratory manuals.

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