Stanfield’s Essential Medical Terminology 5th Edition
By Nanna Cross and Dana McWay
Stanfield’s Essential Medical Terminology 5th Edition PDF is a best-selling introduction to medical terminology is based on the body-systems method and is flexible enough to be used in traditional or self-instructional course formats. Suited for students of all levels in the health professions, the accessible Essential Medical Terminology, Fifth Edition provides the appropriate amount of detail needed to learn the basics of medical terminology. After learning the fundamentals of pronunciation, students can study the chapters in any order the instructor deems appropriate.
Confusing Medical Terms boxes compare and define similar-sounding terms
Pharmacology and Medical Terminology boxes relate medical terminology to drugs and their classification, function, and active ingredients
Allied Health Professions boxes list specialties and specialists
A wealth of full-color photographs and illustrations showing common clinical disorders and associated anatomy
Every new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access with a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools.
Instructor resources includes a Test Bank, slides in PowerPoint format, and Instructor’s Manual with Suggested Activities, Case Study and Final Exam
Table of Contents
Unit I: Medical Terminology
Chapter Chapter 1: Word Pronunciatons
Chapter Chapter 2: Word Parts and Word Building Rules
Unit II: Root Words, Medical Terminology, and Patient Care
Chapter Chapter 3: Bacteria, Color, and Some Medical Terms
Chapter Chapter 4: Body Openings and Plural Endings
Chapter Chapter 5: Numbers, Positions, and Directions
Chapter Chapter 6: Medical and Health Professions
Unit III: Abbreviations
Chapter Chapter 7: Medical Abbreviations
Chapter Chapter 8: Diagnostic and Laboratory Abbreviations
Unit IV: Review
Chapter Chapter 9: Review of Word Parts from Units I, II, and III
Unit Unit V: Medical Terminology and Body Systems
Chapter Chapter 10: Body Organs and Parts
Chapter Chapter 11: Integumentary System
Chapter Chapter 12: Digestive System
Chapter Chapter 13: Respiratory System
Chapter Chapter 14: Cardiovascular System
Chapter Chapter 15: Nervous System
Chapter Chapter 16: Genitourinary and Reproductive Systems
