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CONTENTS
Preface xiii
To the Learner / xiii
Changes to the Ninth Edition / xv
About the Authors / xvi
Acknowledgements / xviii
How to Use This Book / xix
-ology Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology 1
-os
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s
Primary Medical Terms / 3
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Word Parts Are the Key / 3
rhin
k/o
Word Roots / 4
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/o-
pr
neu Suffixes / 5
r/o-
gastr Prefixes / 8
/o - b- Determining Meanings on the Basis of Word Parts / 9
su
Medical Dictionary Use / 10
Pronunciation / 11
Spelling Is Always Important / 12
Singular and Plural Endings / 12
Basic Medical Terms to Describe Diseases / 12
Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Terms and Word Parts / 12
Using Abbreviations / 16
Learning Exercises / 17
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise / 26
Chapter 2: The Human Body in Health
and Disease 27
Anatomical Reference Systems / 29
Structures of the Body / 34
Cells / 34
Genetics / 36
Tissues / 38
Glands / 39
Body Systems and Related Organs / 39
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Ninth Edition
Unless otherwise noted, all content is © Cengage.
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CONTENTS
Preface xiii
To the Learner / xiii
Changes to the Ninth Edition / xv
About the Authors / xvi
Acknowledgements / xviii
How to Use This Book / xix
-ology Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology 1
-os
ia
-alg ab-
i
s
Primary Medical Terms / 3
-itis
leu
Word Parts Are the Key / 3
rhin
k/o
Word Roots / 4
-
/o-
pr
neu Suffixes / 5
r/o-
gastr Prefixes / 8
/o - b- Determining Meanings on the Basis of Word Parts / 9
su
Medical Dictionary Use / 10
Pronunciation / 11
Spelling Is Always Important / 12
Singular and Plural Endings / 12
Basic Medical Terms to Describe Diseases / 12
Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Terms and Word Parts / 12
Using Abbreviations / 16
Learning Exercises / 17
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise / 26
Chapter 2: The Human Body in Health
and Disease 27
Anatomical Reference Systems / 29
Structures of the Body / 34
Cells / 34
Genetics / 36
Tissues / 38
Glands / 39
Body Systems and Related Organs / 39
v
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