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Patient discussion about presentation.

Q. What are the presenting signs of ALS? Are the upper or lower extremeties affected initialilly? A. The most common presenting sign of ALS is asymmetric limb weakness, usually starting with the hands (problems with pinching, writing, holding things etc.) shoulders (lifting arms above head etc.) or legs (problems walking). Other presenting signs may be problems with speaking or swallowing, although these are less common. You may read more here: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/amyotrophiclateralsclerosis.html

Q. Iam a bipolar and presently on tegretol medication.I found this to be the best way to get my doubt clarified. I am a bipolar and presently on tegretol medication. My doctor frequently changes the meds and he has tried variety of medicines before prescribing tegretol. He changes the meds every time when I visit him for routine check-up. I am bit confused and obviously cannot question my doctor as I repose faith and confidence in him. I found this to be the best way to get my doubt clarified. A. Are you being treated by your GP? I would suggest if you are having trouble finding the right combinations it might be a good time to ask to be referred to a Psychaitrist. GP's will do their best but like anything specialized they only have a certain amount of knowledge and a specialist in the field could be more help. I also think that other treatments along with The medications like theropy and group theropy, excercise, good diet, plenty of sleep etc helps a lot too... Try to be patient it is a process to get everything in place that will work the best for you... everyone is different and the .mmedications and treatments that work for one may not work for another...

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Abbreviations and acronyms are commonly used in medical notes . If you are unfamiliar with common abbreviations, it can make understanding medical notes challenging. We’ve curated a list of medical abbreviations/acronyms to help you understand entries in the medical notes. 

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Have you ever wondered why you can't read the doctor's note or the letters and numbers on a prescription? Health care professionals often quickly scribble notes with important medical information that they would like a patient to reference in regard to the type of current, or recently diagnosed disease, syndrome, or other health condition(s). Have you ever seen the doctor's notes in your medical record and found peculiar abbreviations and jargon? Do you wonder what the letters and numbers mean on your prescriptions or other items related to a disease, syndrome, or disorder?

Doctors and other health care professionals commonly use a list of abbreviations, acronyms, and other medical terminology as a reference to rapidly search and accurately record information about, and give instructions to their patients. There is no standard or approved list used by health care professionals to search for medical acronyms or abbreviations. Therefore, it is important to understand the context in which the abbreviation or term has been used.

Abbreviations, acronyms, and medical terminology are used for many conditions, and for instructions on medication prescribed by your doctor. This is a shortlist of common abbreviations you may have seen on a doctor's notepad; a prescription drug package or bottle; lab or other test results; or in your doctor's notes.

• ALL: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia .
• AMI: Acute myocardial infarction ( heart attack )
• B-ALL: B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
• FSH: Follicle-stimulating hormone . A blood test for follicle-stimulating hormone is used to evaluate fertility in women.
• HAPE: High altitude pulmonary edema
• HPS: Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome . A type of contagious , infectious disease is transmitted by rats infected with the virus.
• IBS : Irritable bowel syndrome (A medical disease that involves the gastrointestinal tract.)
• IDDM: Insulin -dependent diabetes mellitus . Type 1 diabetes .
• MDS:  Myelodysplastic syndrome
• NBCCS: Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome
• PE: Pulmonary embolism . A type of blood clot in the lungs .
• SIDS : Sudden infant death syndrome
• TSH: Thyroid-stimulating hormone. A blood test for TSH is used to diagnose thyroid disease .

Use this list as a resource for common abbreviations and acronyms used in the health care community, to quickly search and answer your questions about those letters and numbers of a drug your doctor has prescribed to you, or other notes from your doctor or other medical professionals.

• a.c. : Before meals. As in taking medicine before meals.
• a/g ratio : Albumin to globulin ratio.
• ACL : Anterior cruciate ligament. ACL injuries are one of the most common ligament injuries to the knee. The ACL can be sprained or completely torn from trauma and/or degeneration.
• Ad lib : At liberty. For example, a patient may be permitted to move out of bed freely and orders would, therefore, be for activities to be ad lib.
• AFR: Acute renal failure
• ADHD : Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• ADR: Adverse drug reaction. If a patient is taking a prescription drug to treat high blood pressure disease
• AIDS : Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
• AKA : Above the knee amputation.
• Anuric : Not producing urine. A person who is anuric is often critical and may require dialysis .
• ANED: Alive no evidence of disease. The patient arrived in the ER alive with no evidence of disease.
• ADH: Antidiuretic hormone
• ARDS: Acute respiratory distress syndrome .
• ARF: Acute renal (kidney) failure
• ASCVD: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease . A form of heart disease .

• b.i.d. : Twice daily. As in taking medicine twice daily.
• bld: Blood. Blood was visible on the patient’s scalp .
• Bandemia : Slang for an elevated level of band forms of white blood cells.
• Bibasilar : At the bases of both lungs . For example, someone with  pneumonia in both lungs might have abnormal bibasilar breath sounds.
• BKA : Below the knee amputation.
• BMP : Basic metabolic panel. Electrolytes (potassium, sodium, carbon dioxide, and chloride) and creatinine and glucose.
• BP : Blood pressure . Blood pressure is recorded as part of the physical examination. It is one of the "vital signs."
• BPD : Borderline personality disorder . A personality disorder.
• BSO : Bilateral salpingo- oophorectomy . A BSO is the removal of both of the ovaries and adjacent Fallopian tubes and often is performed as part of a total abdominal hysterectomy .

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• C&S : Culture and sensitivity, performed to detect infection.
• C/O : Complaint of. The patient's expressed concern.
• cap : Capsule.
• Ca: Cancer ; carcinoma . For example, a patient who underwent treatment for cancer should assure that they are eating and drinking enough fluids daily, both during and after treatment.
• CABG . Coronary artery bypass graft . A surgery involving the heart .
• CBC : Complete blood count .
• CC : Chief complaint. The patient's main concern.
• CDE: Complete dental (oral) evaluation.
• cc : Cubic centimeters. For example, the amount of fluid removed from the body is recorded in ccs.
• Chem panel : Chemistry panel. A comprehensive screening blood test that indicates the status of the liver , kidneys, and electrolytes .
• CPAP : Continuous positive airway pressure. Treatment for sleep apnea .
• COPD : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .
• CT: Chemotherapy . A type of treatment therapy for cancer .
• CVA : Cerebrovascular accident ( Stroke ).
• D/C or DC : Discontinue or discharge. For example, a doctor will D/C a drug. Alternatively, the doctor might DC a patient from the hospital.
• DCIS: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ . A type of breast cancer . The patient is receiving treatment for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ .
• DDX: Differential diagnosis. A variety of diagnostic possibilities are being considered to diagnose the type of cancer present in the patient.
• DJD: Degenerative joint disease . Another term for osteoarthritis .
• DM : Diabetes mellitus .
• DNC, D&C, or D and C : Dilation and curettage . Widening the cervix and scrapping with a curette for the purpose of removing tissue lining the inner surface of the womb (uterus).
• DNR : Do not resuscitate. This is a specific order not to revive a patient artificially if they succumb to illness. If a patient is given a DNR order, they are not resuscitated if they are near death and no code blue is called.
• DOE : Dyspnea on exertion. Shortness of breath with activity.
• DTR : Deep tendon reflexes. These are reflexes that the doctor tests by banging on the tendons with a rubber hammer.
• DVT : Deep venous thrombosis ( blood clot in a large vein).
• ETOH : Alcohol . ETOH intake history is often recorded as part of patient history.
• ECT : Electroconclusive therapy. A procedure used to control seizures (convulsions).
• FX : Fracture .

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• g: gram, a unit of weight. The cream is available in both 30 and 60-gram tubes.
• GOMER: Slang for "get out of my emergency room."
• GvHD: Graft vs. host disease. It is complicated by the syndromes of acute and chronic graft-vs-host disease ( GVHD ).
• gtt : Drops.
• H&H : Hemoglobin and hematocrit . When the H & H is low, anemia is present. The H&H can be elevated in persons who have lung disease from long term smoking or from disease, such as polycythemia rubra vera .
• H&P : History and physical examination.
• h.s. : At bedtime. As in taking medicine at bedtime.
• H/O or h/o : History of. A past event that occurred.
• HA : Headache .
• HRT : Hormone replacement or hormone replacement therapy .
• HTN : Hypertension .

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• I&D: Incision and drainage.
• IBD : Inflammatory bowel disease . A name for two disorders of the gastrointestinal (BI) tract, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
• ICD: Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
• ICU: Intensive care unit. The patient was moved to the intensive care unit.
• IM: Intramuscular. This is a typical notation when noting or ordering an injection (shot) given into a muscle, such as with B12 for pernicious anemia .
• IMP: Impression. This is the summary conclusion of the patient's condition by the healthcare professional at that particular date and time.
• ITU: Intensive therapy unit
• in vitro: In the laboratory
• in vivo: In the body
• IPF: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis . A type of lung disease.
• IU : International units.
• JT : Joint.
• K : Potassium. An essential electrolyte is frequently monitored regularly in intensive care.
• KCL : Potassium chloride .
• LCIS: Lobular Carcinoma In Situ. A type of cancer of the breast . The patient is receiving treatment for Lobular Carcinoma In Situ.
• LBP : Low back pain . LBP is one of most common medical complaints.
• LLQ : Left lower quadrant. Diverticulitis pain is often in the LLQ of the abdomen.
• LUQ : Left upper quadrant. The spleen is located in the LUQ of the abdomen.
• Lytes : Electrolytes (potassium, sodium, carbon dioxide, and chloride).
• MCL : Medial collateral ligament.
• mg : Milligrams.
• M/H: Medical history
• ml : Milliliters.
• MVP : Mitral valve prolapse .
• N/V : Nausea or vomiting .
• Na : Sodium. An essential electrolyte is frequently monitored regularly in intensive care.
• NCP: Nursing care plan
• NPO : Nothing by mouth. For example, if a patient was about to undergo a surgical operation requiring general anesthesia, they may be required to avoid food or beverage prior to the procedure.
• NSR: Normal sinus rhythm of the heart
• O&P : Ova and parasites. Stool O & P is tested in the laboratory to detect parasitic infection in persons with chronic diarrhea .
• O.D. : Right eye.
• O.S. : Left eye.
• O.U. : Both eyes.
• ORIF : Open reduction and internal fixation, such as with the orthopedic repair of a hip fracture .
• P : Pulse. Pulse is recorded as part of the physical examination. It is one of the "vital signs."
• p¯ : After meals. As intake two tablets after meals.
• p.o. : By mouth. From the Latin terminology per os.
• p.r.n. : As needed. So that it is not always done, but done only when the situation calls for it (for example, taking pain medication only when having pain and not without pain).
• PCL : Posterior cruciate ligament.
• PD: Progressive disease. Patients at risk of developing progressive disease of the kidneys include those with proteinuria or hematuria . PERRLA : Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation. PFT: Pulmonary function test. A test to evaluate how well the lungs are functioning.
• PERRLA : Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation.
• Plt : Platelets, one of the blood-forming elements along with the white and red blood cells .
• PMI : Point of the maximum impulse of the heart when felt during the examination, as in beats against the chest.
• PMS : Premenstrual syndrome
• PT: Physical therapy
• PTH: Parathyroid hormone
• PTSD : Post-traumatic stress syndrome
• PUD: Peptic ulcer disease. A type of ulcer of the stomach.
• q.d. : Each day. As in taking medicine daily.
• q.i.d. : Four times daily. As in taking a medicine four times daily.
• q2h : Every 2 hours. As in taking a medicine every 2 hours.
• q3h : Every 3 hours. As in taking a medicine every 3 hours.
• qAM : Each morning. As in taking medicine each morning.
• qhs : At each bedtime. As in taking medicine each bedtime.
• qod : Every other day. As in taking medicine every other day.
• qPM : Each evening. As in taking medicine each evening.
• RA : Rheumatoid arthritis . A type of joint disease.
• RDS: Respiratory distress syndrome
• R/O : Rule out. Doctors frequently will rule out various possible diagnoses when figuring out the correct diagnosis.
• REB : Rebound, as in rebound tenderness of the abdomen when pushed in and then released.
• RLQ : Right lower quadrant. The appendix is located in the RLQ of the abdomen.
• ROS : Review of systems. An overall review concerns relating to the organ systems, such as the respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurologic systems.
• RUQ : Right upper quadrant. The liver is located in the RUQ of the abdomen.
• s/p : Status post. For example, a person who had a knee operation would be s/p a knee operation.
• SAD: Season affective disorder. A type of depression that occurs during the winter months when there is little light.
• SOB : Shortness of breath.
• SQ : Subcutaneous. This is a typical notation when noting or ordering an injection (shot) given into the fatty tissue under the skin, such as with insulin for diabetes mellitus.
• T : Temperature. Temperature is recorded as part of the physical examination. It is one of the "vital signs."
• T&A : Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
• t.i.d. : Three times daily. As in taking medicine three times daily.
• tab : Tablet
• TAH : Total abdominal hysterectomy
• TAH: Total abdominal hysterectomy. A type of surgery to remove a woman’s uterus, Fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
• THR : Total hip replacement
• TKR : Total knee replacement
• TMJ : Tempomandibular joint
• UA or u/a : Urinalysis . A UA is a typical part of a comprehensive physical examination.
• U or u: Unit. Mistaken as the number 0 or 4, causing a 10-fold overdose or greater (for example, 4U seen as "40" or 4u seen as "44"); mistaken as "cc" so the dose is given in volume instead of units (for example, 4u seen as 4cc).
• ULN: Upper limits of normal
• URI: Upper respiratory infection , such as sinusitis or the common cold
• ut dict: As directed. As in taking medicine according to the instructions that the health care professional gave in the office or in the past
• UTI : Urinary tract infection
• VSS : Vital signs are stable. This notation means that from the standpoint of the temperature, blood pressure, and pulse, the patient is doing well.
• Wt : Weight. Body weight is often recorded as part of the physical examination.
• XRT: Radiotherapy (external). A type of treatment that uses radiation .

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Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions

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Andrea M. Nelson, University of West Florida

Katherine Greene, University of West Florida

Copyright Year: 2021

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Reviewed by Carolina Molina-Martin, Adjunct Faculty, Old Dominion University on 6/16/24

This book is comprehensive and informative. In addition to a Table of Contents that provides a breakdown of each of the 18 chapters, a Glossary follows the Table of Contents. Glossary terms are bolded in green and their definitions can be found in... read more

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

This book is comprehensive and informative. In addition to a Table of Contents that provides a breakdown of each of the 18 chapters, a Glossary follows the Table of Contents. Glossary terms are bolded in green and their definitions can be found in the glossary at the end of the book.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

The content is very accurate, . It is non biased, and inclusive. The chapters are very thorough and well-written. There are no glaring errors.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

The information presented in the text is relevant and is not information that will become outdated, as it is focused on medical terminology.

Clarity rating: 5

The book is written in very accessible language. Terms are presented with appropriate depth and clarity. Each chapter opens with a list of word parts (prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes) related to the topic. References are included with each chapter.

Consistency rating: 5

The terminology and framework are consistent, Interactive content is built into each chapter. The structure of each chapter is consistent throughout. It starts with learning objectives.

Modularity rating: 5

The book is easy to read. It is written with well defined chapters broken into manageable paragraphs.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

Extremely well organized. The order of presentation is overall logical and clear. Pertinent information for the topic of the chapter is covered.

Interface rating: 5

The interactive reinforcement activities require you to click, drag and drop, listen and repeat, flip, and test yourself. No issues were found with the features of the text. The interface is user-friendly, No problems with navigation.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

No glaring errors.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

The text is not culturally insensitive.

This OER book is different from many traditional medical terminology textbooks. Kudos to the authors for all of their hard work on creating such a wonderful book. This resource will serve well future healthcare students and any healthcare profession.

Reviewed by Judith Guetzow, Lecturer II, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on 5/22/24

The text offers comprehensive coverage of medical terminology for healthcare professions, presenting terms with appropriate depth and clarity. Each chapter opens with a list of word parts (prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes) related to the... read more

The text offers comprehensive coverage of medical terminology for healthcare professions, presenting terms with appropriate depth and clarity. Each chapter opens with a list of word parts (prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes) related to the topic. Medical terms are prominently displayed in bold green font throughout the chapters, and a useful glossary is provided in the book, aiding students in quickly locating relevant vocabulary. Furthermore, at the end of each body system chapter, a vocabulary list is included, featuring terms associated with that specific system.

The content is accurate, error-free, unbiased, and reflects the latest developments in the field; thus, providing students with reliable information essential for their understanding of medical terminology.

The content is current, ensuring students learn terminology that reflects existing practices. The authors provide a balance between current information and the established principles of medical terminology, ensuring the text remains relevant without quickly becoming obsolete. Its structured format allows for easy updates as medical terminology evolves.

Written in clear and accessible prose, the text provides explanations and context for technical terms, making it suitable for students at all proficiency levels and enhancing overall clarity.

Consistency is maintained throughout the text in both terminology and framework; thus, contributing to its reliability and lucidity. This is conducive to improving students’ comprehension and retention of the medical terms.

The modularity of the text facilitates flexible teaching approaches. The text is organized into eighteen chapters that can be further divided into reduced sections, allowing instructors to assign smaller reading sections without disrupting the flow of the material.

The topics in the text are presented in a logical, clear fashion guiding students through progressively more complex concepts in a clear and discerning manner. As students advance through each body system, they learn the corresponding medical terms, the word parts that form these terms, and the relevant abbreviations specific to each system.

The interface of the textbook is user-friendly, free of significant navigation issues or display problems that could hinder the learning experience. There is a clear presentation of images and charts which enhances the learning experience. Each chapter integrates interactive content such as videos, flashcards, drag-and-drop exercises, and self-tests that are exclusive to the online format. Hyperlinks to the interactive content are provided to users of PDF or EPUB versions of the text. This content was accessible to a diverse range of learners, with closed captioning provided for the videos, and no errors were detected in the captions. Additionally, image descriptions were included for each picture. A minor concern is that certain flashcards lacked the text-to-speech feature.

No grammatical errors were found. The text is grammatically sound and written at a level appropriate for the students, ensuring readability.

The material is free from inappropriate or offensive content.

Overall, the authors created a comprehensive textbook that provides a thorough understanding of medical terminology relating to body systems and pathology, diagnostics, and medical procedures. It would be wonderful if PowerPoints, test banks, and assignments as learning exercises that require students to break down the terms into word parts were included in each chapter. However, I found reading the text and engaging with the interactive activities enjoyable. Reviewing this material has been valuable, as it has piqued my interest in potentially using it for my medical terminology class in the near future.

Reviewed by Gary McIlvain, Professor, Marshall University on 5/21/24

It covers the information very well. It tends to become an anatomy textbook too much. read more

It covers the information very well. It tends to become an anatomy textbook too much.

The accuracy was on par. Again, too much "anatomy book" context for med term.

With anatomy and medical terminology, it rarely changes. So, the text longevity would be good.

The ease of reading the text is great and students would be able to follow it well. It seems to become a better anatomy text than medical terminology or maybe the title should be "applied medical terminology" and it state it focuses on applying it within anatomy.

Yes, but more anatomy textbook than I would use for a med term class.

It is divided by systems, which is a common way to organize a medical terminology text.

It does do a good job applying it to common every day issues (e.g. M.S.)

Great use of drag and drop and flash cards.

I didn't note any errors.

Yes, it did use pictures that depicted varying racx3es, ethnicities, and backgrounds. It is limiting in anatomy pictures to be able to do this...

I would like to see basic pharmacology used in it. I would not currently use this as the only text due to the lack of basic pharmacology. With that added it would be a great text.

Reviewed by Jenni Johnson, Assistant Professor, Marshall University on 5/21/24

This book provides appropriate medical terminology for all regions of the body as well as all healthcare disciplines. It is a great asset for any healthcare profession. read more

This book provides appropriate medical terminology for all regions of the body as well as all healthcare disciplines. It is a great asset for any healthcare profession.

I found no mistakes within the textbook.

The book is extremely relevant and it can be utilized for many years across many healthcare professions. This text is also good for a variety of learning styles by utilizing virtual flash cards and videos with audio.

The textbook is clearly and concisely written

Each chapter follows the same format which makes it very easy to navigate.

This book has 18 chapters and they are clearly outlined. Each chapter is broken up into sections that have an excellent flow that builds learning over time.

Each area is clearly defined

Each chapter and learning tool is easy to navigate and there were no technical issues.

I found no grammatical errors in the text.

There was no cultural bias in this text. It was inclusive of all cultures, and genders and free from religious bias.

I believe this text can be used for a wide variety of future healthcare professions. The flashcards, interactive videos and end of chapter quizzes appeal to all learning styles and assist with retention. Each word is broken down to easily understand the meaning and use of the terminology,

Reviewed by Wendy Schuh, Assistant Professor, Minnesota State University Mankato on 2/8/24

This book is clearly laid out with 18 different chapters covering all of the body systems + obstetrics. There are interactive figures, flash cards, and end of chapter quizzes. Vocabulary words have a linked definition within the text. It would be... read more

This book is clearly laid out with 18 different chapters covering all of the body systems + obstetrics. There are interactive figures, flash cards, and end of chapter quizzes. Vocabulary words have a linked definition within the text. It would be an added benefit to include pronunciation, which is an important component of medical terminology. Videos have a captioning option.

No concerns with accuracy.

References are included with each chapter. Publication date is 2021, and most references are within the last five years. In addition, this content is mostly stable over the years. CrashCourse videos are a little older (2015) but many students are familiar with Hank Green in this format. Information is relevant and easy to process.

Clear chapter content, sections, and headings.

Consistent style of writing, activities, page layout, etc. throughout the book.

Chapters organized in a logical manner. Flashcards and interactive body part activities are wonderful tools, even better since they can be completed multiple times.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 4

The structure of the textbook is sound and consistent with other medical terminology textbooks. A more thorough Table of Contents would allow for easier navigation. It has a good balance of technical and non-technical writing that makes it easy to read and comprehend.

Interface rating: 3

Appealing and interactive. I attempted to take advantage of the “re-use” option below each activity but could not figure it out. Search function does not work well. I tried searching phrases directly from the text, and it would not pull up. The labeling activities were difficult to complete as the drag and drop feature would not scroll. Therefore, it would be useful to have a correct answer option to see the completed figure. It would be helpful to have descriptions included with different e-book options that explain interactive functions with each format.

Very clean and proofed!

Appeared to be culturally inclusive, although it is difficult to assess in this type of resource. No diverse representation of skin color on diagrams.

This is a great textbook that mimics other medical terminology textbooks costing $100+ that don’t have interactive components. There could be some great additions to more effectively use this for a course textbook, such as a question bank, study guides, and suggestions for worksheets and projects to incorporate points into a course framework.

Reviewed by Sharon Schaeffer, Associate Clinical Professor, Bowling Green State University on 4/16/23

Covers major body systems . read more

Covers major body systems .

I did not see any errors during my review.

Medical terminology is a pretty static topic. When students learn how to correctly combine forms, they will be ready to decipher new vocabulary that comes with progress in health care.

Easy to understand.

The depth of content is consistent.

I will allow students to choose their topic of the week after the first 3 chapters are complete. The module system will work well for this design. This design allows students taking A & P or similar courses the opportunity to learn med term at the same time as they are learning in other courses.

Well organized.

I had no challenges linking to and using the added features.

No problems noted.

Inclusive content.

This book will help my students learn the basics of medical terminology as a foundation for building a strong professional vocabulary. I like the interactive activities in this book as it helps learners of different styles. It would be a bonus if there were quiz question banks available. It is not enough of a deal breaker to stop me from using this in my course next Spring semester.

Reviewed by Kristin Meyer, Professor, Drake University on 12/15/22

The text comprehensively covers medical terms in each body system, with a couple of introductory chapters. It covers the span of life with a dedicated obstetrics chapter, which I have not seen in other texts. read more

The text comprehensively covers medical terms in each body system, with a couple of introductory chapters. It covers the span of life with a dedicated obstetrics chapter, which I have not seen in other texts.

No inaccuracies identified.

Medical terminology does not easily or often change, but the text could be easily updated from time to time to include new disease states or terms.

No issues with clarity identified.

Each chapter has a consistent format with link to video overview and active learning activities interspersed throughout.

The organization by body system allows an instructor to assign the appropriate amount of content to correspond with course credit hours.

The online version is easy to navigate. The search function doesn't work as I would expect it to.

Interface rating: 4

The online version is easy to navigate. The pdf download has none of the interactive features. It would be nice if the pdf version could somehow include the active learning exercises in each chapter, with an answer key appendix.

No grammatical errors identified.

Does not appear to be culturally insensitive.

I could easily adopt this text for my web-instructed undergraduate medical terminology class. The interactive features are helpful to engage students. A summary quiz at the end of each chapter would be a nice added feature.

Reviewed by Nancy Bouchard, Adjunct Professor, North Shore Community College on 11/14/22

Very well done. read more

Very well done.

Very accurate and not biased.

If updates are needed, they could be added with ease.

Well written text.

Very consistent.

Very user friendly. Easy to read and assign chapters.

Very organized.

I did not encounter any issues.

None noticed.

Not insensitive or offensive.

My only concern is for the student who has no prior exposure to medical terminology, healthcare training or will not have a clinical role in healthcare. I would not want them to get overwhelmed by the depth of detail in each chapter. I would suggest a section in each chapter that contains exercises for students to test their understanding of the subject matter read, practice correctly writing the terms and the like. Visual learning is only one way for students to absorb content. I would have to create ways to test their understanding to be graded using quizzes, a research project, midterm and final exam. I'm on the fence if the content in the textbook is too deep for only needing a basic understanding of medical terms.

Reviewed by Martha Fabian-Krause, Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Rogue Community College on 9/1/22

Systematic flow of each body system to include root word, prefix, suffix, anatomy, physiology, video and practice in each section. Logical to follow. read more

Systematic flow of each body system to include root word, prefix, suffix, anatomy, physiology, video and practice in each section. Logical to follow.

No issues noted. Very accurate.

Timeless interpretation of terminology would make the on line text need updating only if new medical information becomes available.

Detailed explanations of terminology, anatomy and physiology with pertinent examples and word practice at the end of each body system.

Each section is consistent by acknowledging medical diseases, disorders, and procedures related to the root words. Good follow through in each body system.

This on line book can be assigned in a particular order relevant to other class material and does not need to be completed in any particular time frame. Pleasurable reading.

The format of each section (body system) is in a progressive fashion and is put together with a video near the beginning and word games at the end of each section. Good sequencing noted throughout.

Charts are easy to navigate. There is an identical format what is easy to assimilate.

None noted.

No diversive issues noted. Represents the full spectrum of human anatomy and physiology.

Marvelous understanding of the root words, prefix, suffix and detailed anatomy and physiology. The videos and word matches at the end of each section put the meaning crystal clear.

Reviewed by Carla Tobin, Faculty, Century College on 6/17/22

This textbook covers all of the body systems, the word parts and rules, and prefixes and suffixes. read more

This textbook covers all of the body systems, the word parts and rules, and prefixes and suffixes.

This book is very accurate. No discrepancies or errors were noted in the textbook.

Medical terminology is a subject that does not change over the years. As new diseases and technologies arise, they can easily be incorporated into the content.

The language used in the book is clear and pronunciations of the terminology is provided throughout the e-book. This is an easy to read book for high school or college level students.

The chapters are consistent in there format and organization throughout the textbook. It is easy to follow for the student.

The chapters are broken down into sections which make it easy to read. The videos are shown within the textbook, so the user is not taken to another site. One suggestion would be to have a link to the next chapter at the bottom of the page rather than scrolling up to the top to choose the next chapter from the left side menu.

The organization of this textbook is exactly what you would expect for a Medical Terminology textbook. It is divided into chapters by body system.

There are no apparent issues with the interface. As noted above, the videos are shown within the textbook window, so the user is not taken to another site.

I did not note any grammatical errors in this textbook.

Cultural sensitivity is not really relevant with medical terminology. This language is used in many countries in order to be able to communicate in the same language.

I agree that the best use of this book in the online internet version. This is a very comprehensive medical terminology book. It covers all of the body systems and word building of medical terminology. The chapters provide many opportunities to practice what the student has learned. I liked that each chapter has the learning objectives listed at the beginning. I would have liked to see chapter summaries for the students to study. I think that this book could easily be incorporated into an online class, however, some work would be involved making PowerPoints, homework and quizzes. Overall, this is an excellent Medical Terminology book.

Reviewed by Renee Eaton, Advanced Instructor, Undergraduate Director, Virginia Tech on 5/17/22

Systems-based organization and includes all body systems. read more

Systems-based organization and includes all body systems.

No errors or issues noted

Medical terminology is something that rarely changes. Context activities may change over time, as does disease prevalence and knowledge, but new terms or different terms are not common.

Clear descriptions and use of technical and non-technical language.

The organization is the same across each chapter making the book easy to access and navigate. Language and flow are consistent.

Text is easy to navigate. It may be helpful to provide some in-chapter navigation on the lower menu bar. For example, the previous and next chapters are linked on the left and right margins of the bottom, and chapter components such as diseases / anatomy / etc. could be added to the center. It may not all fit, but even having a couple of navigation points within the chapter would be helpful.

Good organization and order of chapters.

This is one of my greatest difficulties. Navigation within chapters would be helpful. The incorporation of activities, particularly the labeling activities and Medical Terms in Context, are difficult with a regular laptop screen. The text and answer selections are often not on the same screen, making the activity more tedious to complete. Some of the labeling activities also have large images that put the image and answer selections on different screens. The "Did You Know", "Objectives" and colored boxes contain wasted space. They're excessively large especially in the header, and when viewing on a laptop is often half the screen if not more. The PDF version often has issues of inconsistent font size and misalignment of tables.

No grammatical errors found. I appreciated the bold and linked words, with the ability to see definitions with one click. It might be helpful to have a sidebar with the important words and definitions / information in the section, but that might not be feasible with formatting.

Hard to assess for medical terminology.

The best way to use this text is online with solid internet. The PDF version is frustrating as there are no activities or practice opportunities, and there are issues with the organization and appearance such as misaligned tables and font size differences. When internet is good but not great, none of the videos are viewable. The activities and practice opportunities in the online book are very helpful and enjoyable. Their length is appropriate to encourage use and they are strategically placed throughout the chapters. I did have trouble with the search tool, as things I entered went to the glossary but always included the beginning of the glossary. For example, a search for "diplopia" showed the following:

Abdominal Pertaining to the abdomen (National Cancer Institute, n.d.) Abdominoplasty Surgical repair of the abdomen (National Library of Medicine, 2021) Abduction Moving the limb or hand laterally away from the body, or spreading the fingers or toes (Betts et al., 2013) Abductor Moves the bone away from the midline (Betts et al., 2013) Ablation The Read more » Sensory Systems

Learning Objectives Examine the anatomy of the sensory systems Determine the main functions of the sensory systems Differentiate the medical terms of the sensory systems and common abbreviations Discover the medical specialties associated with the sensory systems Recognize common diseases, disorders, and procedures related to the sensory systems Sensory Systems Word Parts Click on prefixes, Read more »

Overall, the authors did a wonderful job of developing a thorough and practical text. I appreciate the thought that went into the interactive nature of the book and the availability to exercises to practice knowledge.

Reviewed by Debra Minzola, Associate Professor, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania on 3/18/22

This textbook is very inclusive in the content area. It not only discusses the word but breaks down medical terminology to help learners to easily decipher the meaning of a medical term . read more

This textbook is very inclusive in the content area. It not only discusses the word but breaks down medical terminology to help learners to easily decipher the meaning of a medical term .

There was no inaccuracies detected throughout the text.

This text is very relevant and will easily be updated if needed.

This is an easy to read text and would be a valuable resource for new learners. The ebook offers videos and learning activities throughout.

The text is internally consistent with an easy to follow framework.

The modules in this text are easy to navigate and locate specialty sections.

This text is clearly organized and easy to navigate.

There is no significant navigation problems or confusing features.

There is clear grammar throughout the text.

There is no offensive content in this textbook or language that can be viewed as culturally insensitive.

Learning objectives are listed at the introduction of each section followed by a guide on how to break down each system's medical terms. Throughout each section there are diagrams, charts, and additional videos in the ebook which reinforces the content. The book is organized and easy to navigate.

Table of Contents

• 1. Word Parts and Rules
• 2. Prefixes and Suffixes
• 3. Body Terminology
• 4. Sensory Systems
• 5. Integumentary System
• 6. Skeletal System
• 7. Muscular System
• 8. Nervous System
• 9. Cardiovascular System
• 10. Blood Vessels and Blood
• 11. Lymphatic and Immune Systems
• 12. Respiratory System
• 13. Digestive System
• 14. Endocrine System
• 15. Urinary System
• 16. Male Reproductive System
• 17. Female Reproductive System
• 18. Obstetrics

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Basic Medical Terminology 1. Introduction. Medical words are used daily media doctors, nurses working life Examples arthritis hepatitis anemia Useful to learn medical terminology. Objectives. Enable you to understand the common medical terms

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Introduction • Medical words are used daily • media • doctors, nurses • working life • Examples • arthritis • hepatitis • anemia • Useful to learn medical terminology

Objectives • Enable you to understand the common medical terms • Allow you to explore and learn the vocabulary of the medical field • Equip you with knowledge useful for daily work in the health care setting

Lecture Schedule • Lecture 1 • Introduction • Word Structure and Analysis • Suffixes • Lecture 2 • Prefixes • Enlarging your medical vocabulary

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Introduction • Most medical terms come from • Greek language • diagnosis, surgery • Latin languages • anatomical names • Many sound mysterious • but can be easily worked out

Word Structure • All words have a word root • eg: trans/port ex/port • Compound words • words with 2 or more roots • eg: grand-father fire-fighter

Word Structure • Vowel • often added to a root word • allows formation of a compound word • makes pronunciation easier • Combining form • word root + vowel • eg: therm/o/meter micr/o/scope

Word Structure • Suffix • attached to root • eg: practition-er • Medical terms • like jigsaw puzzle • divided into several parts • Example • HEMATOLOGY • HEMAT /O/LOGY

Suffix Root (“study of”) (“blood”) Word Analysis • 1st step • look at end of the word • suffix • 2nd step • look at beginning • root word • gives meaning of term • 3rd step • combining vowel • usually consists of vowel “o” HEMAT/O/LOGY Combining vowel

Suffix Root Combining vowel (“study of”) (“blood”) Word Analysis HEMAT / O / LOGY • the study of blood

Root Suffix Root Electr/o/cardi/o/gram • suffix • “gram” - a record • 1st root • “electr” - electricity • 2nd root • “cardi” - heart • combining vowel • “o” -connects roots with suffix

Word Analysis Electrocardiogram • record of the electricity in the heart • combining form • combining vowel + root • eg: cardi/o • heart • eg: electr/o • electricity

Root Suffix Root Gastr/o/enter/o/logy • Suffix • logy • 1st combining form • gastr/o • 2nd combining form • enter/o • study of the stomach and intestines

Word Analysis • Gastr/o/scope • suffix scope • instrument to visually examine • combining form gastr/o • stomach • instrument to visually examine the stomach

Word Analysis • Gastr/ic • suffix • adjective: pertaining to • combining vowel is dropped when suffix begins with a vowel • root • stomach • pertaining to stomach

Word Analysis • Cardi/ac • suffix • adjective: pertaining to • combining vowel dropped • root • heart • pertaining to the heart

Word Analysis • Enter/itis • suffix • inflammation • combing vowel dropped • root • intestines • inflammation of the intestines

Suffixes • attached to the end of root words to further its meaning • 2 groups • those that describe diagnoses • describe condition of patient • those that describe procedures

Diagnostic Suffixes • -algia • pain • eg: neuralgia arthralgia • -itis • inflammation • eg: arthritis carditis

Diagnostic Suffixes • -ia • a state or condition • eg: bradycardia pneumonia • -osis • abnormal condition • eg: neurosis

Diagnostic Suffixes • -iasis • condition, formation of • presence of stone (lith-) • eg: nephrolithiasis • -genic • origin, producing • eg: neurogenic causes pathogenic bacteria

Diagnostic Suffixes • -emia • condition involving blood • eg: anemia septicemia, bacteremia • -megaly • enlargement • eg: acromegaly hepatomegaly, cardiomegaly

Diagnostic Suffixes • -oma • tumor, swelling • eg: breast adenoma • -oid • being like, resembling • eg: uterine fibroid • -lysis • break down, loosening • eg: hemolysis

Procedural Suffixes • describe medical procedures • looking into body parts • types of surgical repair • removal of body part • examples • -ectomy • -otomy • -scopy

Procedural Suffixes • -ectomy • excision of, removal of • may or may not remove entire organ • eg: tonsillectomy hepatectomy • -otomy • a surgical incision • eg: craniotomy, laparotomy

Procedural Suffixes • -centesis • surgical puncture with a needle • eg: amniocentesis thoracocentesis • -scopy • insertion of an instrument to visualize • eg: gastroscopy, cystoscopy

Procedural Suffixes • -plasty • surgical correction, plastic repair • eg: hip arthroplasty • -ostomy • operation to create opening (stoma) • eg: colostomy

Other Suffixes • do not fit into either category • -logy • study of • eg: biology cardiology • -form • shape • eg: deformed

Other Suffixes • -gram, -graph • a written record • eg: • electrocardiogram • polygraph machine • measures several parameters

Other Suffixes • -graphy • process of recording • eg: photography

Review • Root word • gives essential meaning of term • Suffix • word end • Combining vowel • connects root to suffix /other roots • Combining form • combination of root and combining vowel

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 1. All words have a A. root B. vowel C. prefix

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 2. The root in the medical term “tonsillitis” is A. itis B. sill C. tonsill 3. “Fasciotomy” is an example of a A. simple word B. compound word C. combining word

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 4. When you analyze a medical term, begin at the A. beginning of the word B. middle of the word C. end of the word 5. Adding a vowel to a root results in a A. prefix B. combining form C. complex word

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 6. Which of the following can be used to divide words into their word parts? A. / B. = C. … 7. Which of the following combinations do not need a combining vowel? A. dermat + itis B. micr + scopy C. dermat + logy

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 8. Combining forms A. are always used to end a medical term B. are never connected to a suffix C. are never used to end a medical term 9. The word gastroduodenoscopy has A. 1 root B. 2 roots C. 3 roots

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 10. In the word “ physiology”, the suffix is A. phy B. physio C. logy

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