The Language of Medicine, 4th ed.The Language of Medicine, ed 4 Chabner DE. Philadelphia, PA 19106, WB Saunders Co, 1991, paperback, 818 pp, illus, $32.95. The purpose of this book is to guide the reader through the process of language acquisition in human anatomy Human anatomy is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the adult human body.[1] It is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy.[1] and the medical specialties Medical Specialties See also anatomy; disease and illness; drugs; health; remedies; surgery. adenography the science of the description of glands. — adenographic, adj. of oncology, radiology, pharmacology, and psychiatry. The author has targeted health professional students and faculty with a workbook-style format that is clear, concise, and informative. The text is well organized, and the illustrations are simple, clear, and well done throughout. Each chapter begins with a table of contents and a list of behavioral objectives for the reader. Also included in each chapter are a description of the structural components of the system of the body; vocabulary, combining forms com·bin·ing form n. A modified form of an independent word that occurs only in combination with words, affixes, or other combining forms to form compounds or derivatives, as electro- (from electric) in electromagnet or geo- , and terminology; and sections on pathological conditions, laboratory tests, clinical procedures and abbreviations, and practical applications. The book would be a good companion for beginning courses in human anatomy, physiology, and pathology for technical and assistant levels in health curricula. The book would also be useful for students in entry-level professional curricula. The linguistic portions of each chapter are helpful guides for developing an understanding of the vocabulary specific to the various body systems when a general understanding of medical language is needed. The section on pharmacology, for example, includes drug names, standards, and references; administration of drugs; terminology of drug action; drug toxicity; classes of drugs, vocabulary, combining forms, prefixes, and terminology; abbreviations; and practical applications. This section would be useful for physical therapy students who need to understand the basic language of medications related to patient care activities. For the physical therapy entry-level student, the chapters most closely related to the work of the profession contain sections that would seem simplistic sim·plism n. The tendency to oversimplify an issue or a problem by ignoring complexities or complications. [French simplisme, from simple, simple, from Old French; see simple and redundant. The chapters that deal with the musculoskeletal system Noun 1. musculoskeletal system - the system of muscles and tendons and ligaments and bones and joints and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form , for example, include information on structure and function that is very basic. On the other hand, comparable chapters on the urinary system, reproductive systems reproductive system, in animals, the anatomical organs concerned with production of offspring. In humans and other mammals the female reproductive system produces the female reproductive cells (the eggs, or ova) and contains an organ in which development of the fetus , and endocrine system endocrine system (ĕn`dəkrĭn), body control system composed of a group of glands that maintain a stable internal environment by producing chemical regulatory substances called hormones. contain similar basic information that would provide an adequate base for understanding. Elsa L Ramsden, EdD, PT Univ of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pa |
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