Medical Terminology Complete!, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (9 January 2026) © 2027

  • Bruce Wingerd
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In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More supportive. Get AI explanations and practice questions (select titles).
  • More interactive. Bring learning to life with audio, videos, and diagrams.
  • More memorable. Make concepts stick with highlights, search, notes, and flashcards.
  • More understandable. Translate text into 100+ languages with one tap.

Title overview

Medical Terminology Complete! takes a programmed approach to teaching the language of medicine. With this approach, you’ll read a little, fill in blanks and then check your answers. Along the way, self-assessment questions and reinforcement exercises will help you make connections to clinical applications. The content is organized by body system, placing medical terms in the context of A&P and medical specialties.

In the 5th Edition, content in all chapters has shifted from a biological perspective to a more clinical one, improving clinical training for entry into a full range of healthcare careers. Added exercises and medically accurate visuals round out a comprehensive medical terminology curriculum.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction to Word Parts and Word Construction
  2. Understanding Suffixes
  3. Understanding Prefixes
  4. The Human Body in Health and Disease
  5. The Integumentary System
  6. The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
  7. Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology
  8. The Cardiovascular System
  9. The Respiratory System
  10. The Digestive System
  11. The Urinary System
  12. Reproductive System and Obstetrics
  13. The Nervous System and Mental Health
  14. The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing
  15. The Endocrine System

APPENDICES

  • A. Word Parts Glossary
  • B. Abbreviations
  • C. Word Parts for Describing Color, Number, and Plurals
  • D. Pharmacology Terms
  • E. Answers to Practice Exercises and Chapter Reviews

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