Short Course in Medical Terminology with Navigate Advantage Access 5th Edition By Judi Nath
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Short Course in Medical Terminology" (5th Edition) by Judi L. Nath is organized into 15 chapters split into foundational language concepts and individual body systems. It covers the structures, functions, diseases, diagnostic tests, and clinical procedures for each primary anatomical system. [1]
The core topics and structural breakdown of the Jones & Bartlett Learning textbook include:
Part 1: Foundations of Medical Language
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- Chapter 1: Concepts of Medical Terminology – Introduction to word roots, prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, and proper spelling/pronunciation.
- Chapter 2: Suffixes and Prefixes – In-depth look at directional, numerical, surgical, and symptomatic word endings and beginnings. [1]
Part 2: Body Systems Overview
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- Chapter 3: Body Structure – Anatomical positions, planes, cavities, and directional terms.
- Chapter 4: Integumentary System – Vocabulary for the skin, hair, nails, and related dermatological conditions.
- Chapter 5: Skeletal System – Terms referencing bones, joints, cartilage, and orthopedic procedures.
- Chapter 6: Muscular System – Terminology for muscles, tendons, movement, and muscular disorders.
- Chapter 7: Nervous System – Brain, spinal cord, nerves, psychiatric terms, and neurological testing.
- Chapter 8: Special Senses – Detailed word parts for ophthalmology (eyes) and otolaryngology (ears).
- Chapter 9: Endocrine System – Hormones, hormone-producing glands, and metabolic disorders.
- Chapter 10: Blood and Lymphatic System – Terminology for blood cells, plasma, immune functions, and oncology.
- Chapter 11: Cardiovascular System – Detailed words for the heart, blood vessels, circulation, and cardiology.
- Chapter 12: Respiratory System – Lungs, airways, breathing mechanics, and pulmonary conditions.
- Chapter 13: Digestive System – Gastrointestinal tract, accessory organs, and metabolic processes.
- Chapter 14: Urinary System – Kidneys, bladder, urine formation, and renal diagnostics.
- Chapter 15: Reproductive System – Male and female reproductive anatomy, obstetrics, and neonatology.
Chapter Pedagogical Elements
Every single chapter follows a specific clinical structural workflow: [1]
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- Real-World Case Study – Immerses you in standard hospital vocabulary.
- Chunked Content – Information broken down into manageable vocabulary segments.
- Practice Exercises – Interactive worksheets to check word analysis and definition building.
- Case-Study Application – Applying learned terms directly back to the original patient case.
- Reflection Section – Thoughtful prompts to gauge readiness for actual healthcare practice. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Navigate Advantage Digital Access Coverage
The included Navigate Digital Access Code supplements these topics with several interactive study tools: [1]
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