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Medical Terminology Complete!, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (January 12, 2018) © 2019

  • Bruce Wingerd

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A self-guided learning approach to medical terminology

Medical Terminology Complete! takes a programmed approach to presenting the most current language of healthcare. Organized by body system, the text conveys the medical terms used in medical offices, hospitals and clinics, together with essential A&P information. Students get contextual step-by-step practice building medical terms.

The 4th Edition improves clinical training for students poised to launch a healthcare career. New types of chapter-ending exercises, such as Define the Combining Form and Complete the Labels exercises, round out a comprehensive series of practice opportunities.

Hallmark features of this title

Step-by-step word building

  • Word Part Reminders show you how to combine word parts to form a term.
  • Word Part Breakdowns identify word parts with color-coded prefixes, combining forms and suffixes.
  • Word-Building Exercises provide practice assembling word parts to form many of the medical terms students are in the process of learning.

Practical applications

  • Medical Report exercises combine medical case studies and comprehension questions to expose the real-world applications of medical terminology.

New and updated features of this title

Revised approach

  • UPDATED: A shift from a biological perspective to a more clinical one better serves students entering healthcare careers.

A&P reinforcement

  • NEW: Image labeling frames draw connections between anatomy and medical terms.
  • NEW: Complete the Labels is a new review of basic anatomy in the Anatomy and Physiology Terms section. Students are asked to label the illustrations.

Learning aids

  • NEW: Define the Combining Form exercises show how combining forms fit into terms.
  • EXPANDED: Many new medically accurate illustrations and photographs help learners visualize concepts and grasp the meanings of selected terms.
  • UPDATED: Key terms in each body system chapter are listed alphabetically, with color-coded word parts and a phonetic pronunciation. They have been screened and revised for accuracy.

Highlights of the DIGITAL UPDATE for MyLab Medical Terminology (available for Spring 2024 classes)

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  • NEW: Application-focused activities let students practice and apply their knowledge by identifying, pronouncing and translating medical terms within the context of real-world medical records and reports.

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

  • 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 has been 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 4th 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. They can be used to supplement your lectures, clarify concepts and help students improve their pronunciation.
  • Pearson+ eTextbook 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 Word Parts and Word Construction
    • Learning Objectives
    • The Programmed Learning Approach
    • Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms
    • The Word Parts
    • Forming Words from Word Parts
    • Chapter Review
  2. Understanding Suffixes
    • Learning Objectives
    • Getting Started with Suffixes
    • Chapter Review
  3. Understanding Prefixes
    • Learning Objectives
    • Getting Started with Prefixes
    • Chapter Review
  4. The Human Body in Health and Disease
    • Learning Objectives
    • Organization of the Body
    • Medical Terms Introduction
    • Understanding Medical Reports
    • Chapter Review
  5. The Integumentary System
    • Learning Objectives
    • Anatomy and Physiology Terms
    • Medical Terms of the Integumentary System
    • Chapter Review
    • Medical Report Exercises
  6. The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
    • Learning Objectives
    • Anatomy and Physiology Terms
    • Medical Terms of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems
    • Chapter Review
    • Medical Report Exercises
  7. Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology
    • Learning Objectives
    • Anatomy and Physiology Terms
    • Medical Terms of the Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology
    • Chapter Review
    • Medical Report Exercises
  8. The Cardiovascular System
    • Learning Objectives
    • Anatomy and Physiology Terms
    • Medical Terms of the Cardiovascular System
    • Chapter Review
    • Medical Report Exercises
  9. The Respiratory System
    • Learning Objectives
    • Anatomy and Physiology Terms
    • Medical Terms of the Respiratory System
    • Chapter Review
    • Medical Report Exercises
  10. The Digestive System
    • Learning Objectives
    • Anatomy and Physiology Terms
    • Medical Terms of the Digestive System
    • Chapter Review
    • Medical Report Exercises
  11. The Urinary System
    • Learning Objectives
    • Anatomy and Physiology Terms
    • Medical Terms for the Urinary System
    • Chapter Review
    • Medical Report Exercises
  12. Reproductive System and Obstetrics
    • Learning Objectives
    • Anatomy and Physiology Terms
    • Medical Terms for the Reproductive System and Obstetrics
    • Chapter Review
    • Medical Report Exercises
  13. The Nervous System and Mental Health
    • Learning Objectives
    • Anatomy and Physiology Terms
    • Medical Terms for the Nervous System and Mental Health
    • Chapter Review
    • Medical Report Exercises
  14. The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing
    • Learning Objectives
    • Anatomy and Physiology Terms
    • Medical Terms for the Special Senses of Sight and Hearing
    • Chapter Review
    • Medical Report Exercises
  15. The Endocrine System
    • Learning Objectives
    • Anatomy and Physiology Terms
    • Medical Terms for the Endocrine System
    • Chapter Review
    • Medical Report Exercises

APPENDICES

  1. Word Parts Glossary
  2. Abbreviations
  3. Word Parts for Describing Color, Number, and Plurals

About our author

Bruce Wingerd is a member of the Biology Department at National University in San Diego, California. Previously, he has held teaching/administrative positions at Edison State College (now called Florida Southwestern State College), Broward College and San Diego State University.

His degrees are in the fields of zoology and physiology, and he has taught courses in medical terminology, human anatomy, advanced human anatomy and anatomy and physiology for more than 30 years. He has written numerous textbooks, lab manuals and multimedia learning resources in medical terminology, human anatomy, anatomy and physiology, histology and comparative mammalian anatomy.

His goal in teaching and writing is to provide students with learning tools that will help them reach their potential through education. He enjoys counseling students in the health sciences, developing novel approaches to teaching and learning, and leading faculty in the drive for excellence in education.

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