Introduction to Medical Terminology, 2nd Edition

Designed with future health science professionals in mind, Introduction to Medical Terminology focuses on the essentials of medical terminology, foundational concepts of human anatomy and physiology, and the common medical terms related to the body systems. These important topics help prepare high school students to succeed in future coursework and build confidence to enter a fast-growing career field. With a student-friendly approach, chapter content is logically organized by introducing relevant medical word parts, followed by an anatomy and physiology overview, coverage of applicable diseases and conditions, diagnostic procedures, surgical and therapeutic treatments, and drug therapies. The text is supported by colorful, detailed art developed by expert medical illustrators. The second edition includes updated content to reflect advances in medical technology, treatments, and mental health; gender-neutral language; and information about COVID-19, including its pathology, spread, and impact on health. 

• Medical terms are presented in context and dissected into relevant word parts to help beginning students understand the connection between individual word-part meanings and the definitions of terms as a whole. 
• Cumulative Reviews provide additional reinforcement and check-ins every few chapters to encourage retained knowledge.
• Classroom-proven activities like Patient medical record activities and NEW workplace skills labs provide students with valuable critical-thinking opportunities and help them apply chapter content to HOSA competitive events and future health science careers.
• Correlated to the YouScience® Industry Certifications Medical Terminology industry-recognized credential, helping students obtain certificates that increase their employability.
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Designed with future health science professionals in mind, Introduction to Medical Terminology focuses on the essentials of medical terminology, foundational concepts of human anatomy and physiology, and the common medical terms related to the body systems. These important topics help prepare high school students to succeed in future coursework and build confidence to enter a fast-growing career field. With a student-friendly approach, chapter content is logically organized by introducing relevant medical word parts, followed by an anatomy and physiology overview, coverage of applicable diseases and conditions, diagnostic procedures, surgical and therapeutic treatments, and drug therapies. The text is supported by colorful, detailed art developed by expert medical illustrators. The second edition includes updated content to reflect advances in medical technology, treatments, and mental health; gender-neutral language; and information about COVID-19, including its pathology, spread, and impact on health.
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Table of Contents

1. Basics of Medical Terminology
2. Basics of the Body
3. The Integumentary System
Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-3
4. The Skeletal System
5. The Muscular System
Cumulative Review: Chapters 4-5
6. The Cardiovascular System
7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Cumulative Review: Chapters 6-7
8. The Respiratory System
9. The Digestive System
Cumulative Review: Chapters 8-9
10. The Nervous System and Mental Health
11. The Special Senses
Cumulative Review: Chapters 10-11
12. The Endocrine System
13. The Urinary System
Cumulative Review: Chapters 12-13
14. The Male Reproductive System
15. The Female Reproductive System
Cumulative Review: Chapters 14-15
Appendix A: Medical Word Parts
Appendix B: Medical Abbreviations and Acronyms
Glossary/Index

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Front Matter (PDF, 750.58 KB)

Chapter 1 (PDF, 1.26 MB)

Chapter 4 (PDF, 2.62 MB)

Video Overview (Sample Video HTML, 968 bytes)

Workbook

Chapter 4 (PDF, 1.2 MB)

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CTE—Priority 10 Medical Terminology

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CTE: Health Science: Medical Terminology (PDF, 343.88 KB)

YouScience® Industry Certifications

Medical Terminology (PDF, 294.08 KB)

About the Author(s)

Linda Stanhope - is a retired Medical Technologist and taught as a Health Science Instructor for the Amarillo Independent School District in Texas for 24 years. Currently, she works with first-year Health Science Technology instructors in Texas as a new-teacher training specialist and aids organizations and districts in staff development and training. In addition, Stanhope works with Texas HOSA—Future Health Professionals on their competitive event team. Throughout her career, she has earned major awards, including the Health Science Lifetime Distinguished Teacher Award and Texas Health Occupations Teacher of the Year. Stanhope holds a Bachelor of Occupational Education degree from Wayland Baptist University.

Kimberly Turnbull - is a Health Science Instructor and the Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) Director in the Abilene Independent School District in Texas, where she has taught since 2004. Turnbull earned her BSN at Morningside College and her certificate in Applied Technology, Training, and Development from the University of North Texas. She has nursing experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Skilled Nursing, Intensive Care, and Home Health. She has earned multiple awards for her outstanding achievements in Health Science education, including the Texas Outstanding Teacher in Community Service Award from the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), Teacher Tribute Awards from Abilene High School and Holland Medical High School, and Abilene Education Foundation Science Teacher of the Year. She is a member of the Texas Health Occupations Association (THOA) and Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and she has served as a board member for HOSA—Future Health Professionals.