Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach Fifth Edition (Medical Terminology

593 Pages·2007·9.8 MB·English

by  Barbara A. Gylys, Mary Ellen Wedding

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Medical
Terminology
Systems
A Body Systems Approach
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FIFTH EDITION
Barbara A. Gylys, MEd, CMA-A
Professor Emerita
College of Health and Human Services
Medical Assisting Technology
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Mary Ellen Wedding, MEd, MT(ASCP), CMA, AAPC
Professor of Health Professions
College of Health and Human Services
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Medical
Terminology
Systems
A Body Systems Approach
F. A. DAVIS COMPANY • Philadelphia
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Medical terminology is
presented in a clear and
concise manner, using
the classic word-building
The pages of Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach, 5th Edition
and body systems
approach to learning.
Chapter Outlines
to orient student to each chapter’s content
(see page 107)
Key Terms highlighted in the
beginning of each chapter
(see page 108)
Abbreviations
for common terms
(see page 136)
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Brilliant Full-Color Illustrations
that leap from the page
Anatomy That’s Detailed
in enlightening, clarifying ways
Illustrations bring
medical terminology to
life, offering a visual
component that enhances
the learning experience
and provides a unique
perspective to better
understand the terminology.
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Detailed Medical Records
with each body system, that provide
real-life examples
(see page 146)
Fully Revised Table Format
for better retention and quick learning
(see page 128)
Pronunciations
with all terms
(see page 116)
More Organized,
user-friendly headings
Includes Suffixes
and their meanings
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Worksheets Containing Exercises
and Activities are featured in each
chapter, to help track progress and
to review for quizzes and tests
(see pages 142-143)
Packaged with Interactive Medical Terminology 2.0
on CD-ROM. Designed to be used in tandem with
the text, this interactive software helps students master
medical terminology. IMT 2.0 includes:
• Nearly 1200 test items
• Choice of basic or advanced
testing modes
• Interactive exercises such
as crossword puzzles, word
drag-and-drop, and word
scrambles
• Comprehensive score
reporting for each exercise
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This book is dedicated with love
to my best friend, colleague,
and husband, Julius A. Gylys
and
to my children,
Regina Maria
and Julius Anthony
and
to Andrew Masters,
Julia Masters, Caitlin Masters,
Anthony Mychal Bishop-Gylys,
and Matthew James Bishop-Gylys
B.A.G.
to my little ones,
Andrew Arthur Kurtz,
Katherine Louise Kurtz,
Daniel Keith Wedding, II,
Carol Ann Estelle Wedding,
Jonathan Michael Kurtz,
Donald Keith Wedding, III,
and Emily Michelle Wedding
M.E.W.