医学英语术语通识教程_基础医学

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前　言

随着国际间医学学术交流的日益频繁，医务工作者和医学生对阅读医学英语文献的需求日益增加。医学英语文献中的医学术语具有“难读、难拼、难记”的特点，如何快速掌握医学术...

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Chapter 1　Introduction to Medical Terminology

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1.1　Concept of Medical Terminology

Medical terminology is a special vocabulary used by healthcare professionals for...

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1.2　Word Elements

Medical terms consist of three basic component parts（morphemes）：roots，prefixes，a...

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1.2.1　Prefix

A prefix appears at the beginning of a word and generally describes location，dir...

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1.2.2　Suffix

A suffix is attached to the end of a word root to change the original meaning.In...

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1.2.3　Root

The main part or stem of a word is called a“root”.A root conveys the essential m...

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1.2.4　Combining Form

A combining form is the combination of a root with a combining vowel.In English，...

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1.3　Pronunciation

Many medical terms are pronounced as they are spelt，but there are exceptions.For...

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1.4　Stress Rules of Medical Terminology

Word stress，also called lexical stress，is the emphasis that a speaker places on ...

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1.4.1　Fix the Stress on the Preceding Syllable

1）Suffix in the form of-ic： e.g.epiˈdemic，asymptoˈmatic，theraˈpeutic 2）Suffix in...

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1.4.2　Fix the Stress on the Second-to-last Syllabl...

The second-to-last syllable is stressed in words that end in-itis，-osis or-esis....

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1.4.3　Fix the Stress on the Third-to-last Syllable

1）Nouns that end in-y e.g.cholecysˈtectomy，maˈlignancy，coˈlostomy(https://www.da...

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1.5　Singular and Plural Forms

In the English language，most words are made plural simply by adding-s to the end...

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Chapter 2　The Cardiovascular System Terminology

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2.1　Introduction to the Cardiovascular System

Fig.2-1　The Cardiovascular System Task 1　Fill in the numbered blanks according t...

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2.2　Roots and Affixes

Continued Task 2　Fill in the numbered blanks with the corresponding terms given...

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2.3　Pathological Conditions

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2.3.1　Atherosclerosis

The term atherosclerosis is derived from the Greek word“athera”meaning“soft grue...

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2.3.2　Coronary Artery Disease

Failure of the coronary arteries to deliver an adequate supply of blood to the m...

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2.3.3　Arrhythmia

An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat due to a disorder of impulse production，...

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2.3.4　Heart Failure

The general term heart failure refers to any condition in which the heart fails ...

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2.3.5　Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are twisted and dilated veins most commonly located on the lower ...

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2.4　Case Report:Mitral Valve Replacement Operative...

A.L.was transferred to the operating room，placed in a supine position，and given ...

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2.5　Additional Reading:Venous Thromboembolism

What is venous thromboembolism？ Venous thromboembolism（VTE）is a blood clot that ...

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Chapter 3　The Respiratory System Terminology

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3.1　Introduction to the Respiratory System

Fig.3-1　The Respiratory System Task 1　Fill in the numbered blanks according to t...

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3.2　Roots and Affixes

Continued Task 2　Fill in the numbered blanks with the corresponding terms given...

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3.3　Pathological Conditions

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《医学英语术语通识教程》简介

前　言

目录

Chapter 1　Introduction to Medical Terminology

1.1　Concept of Medical Terminology

1.2　Word Elements

1.2.1　Prefix

1.2.2　Suffix

1.2.3　Root

1.2.4　Combining Form

1.3　Pronunciation

1.4　Stress Rules of Medical Terminology

1.4.1　Fix the Stress on the Preceding Syllable

1.4.2　Fix the Stress on the Second-to-last Syllabl...

1.4.3　Fix the Stress on the Third-to-last Syllable

1.5　Singular and Plural Forms

Chapter 2　The Cardiovascular System Terminology

2.1　Introduction to the Cardiovascular System

2.2　Roots and Affixes

2.3　Pathological Conditions

2.3.1　Atherosclerosis

2.3.2　Coronary Artery Disease

2.3.3　Arrhythmia

2.3.4　Heart Failure

2.3.5　Varicose Veins

2.4　Case Report:Mitral Valve Replacement Operative...

2.5　Additional Reading:Venous Thromboembolism

Chapter 3　The Respiratory System Terminology

3.1　Introduction to the Respiratory System

3.2　Roots and Affixes

3.3　Pathological Conditions

《医学英语术语通识教程》简介

前 言

目录

Chapter 1 Introduction to Medical Terminology

1.1 Concept of Medical Terminology

1.2 Word Elements

1.2.1 Prefix

1.2.2 Suffix

1.2.3 Root

1.2.4 Combining Form

1.3 Pronunciation

1.4 Stress Rules of Medical Terminology

1.4.1 Fix the Stress on the Preceding Syllable

1.4.2 Fix the Stress on the Second-to-last Syllabl...

1.4.3 Fix the Stress on the Third-to-last Syllable

1.5 Singular and Plural Forms

Chapter 2 The Cardiovascular System Terminology

2.1 Introduction to the Cardiovascular System

2.2 Roots and Affixes

2.3 Pathological Conditions

2.3.1 Atherosclerosis

2.3.2 Coronary Artery Disease

2.3.3 Arrhythmia

2.3.4 Heart Failure

2.3.5 Varicose Veins

2.4 Case Report:Mitral Valve Replacement Operative...

2.5 Additional Reading:Venous Thromboembolism

Chapter 3 The Respiratory System Terminology

3.1 Introduction to the Respiratory System

3.2 Roots and Affixes

3.3 Pathological Conditions

前　言

Chapter 1　Introduction to Medical Terminology

1.1　Concept of Medical Terminology

1.2　Word Elements

1.2.1　Prefix

1.2.2　Suffix

1.2.3　Root

1.2.4　Combining Form

1.3　Pronunciation

1.4　Stress Rules of Medical Terminology

1.4.1　Fix the Stress on the Preceding Syllable

1.4.2　Fix the Stress on the Second-to-last Syllabl...

1.4.3　Fix the Stress on the Third-to-last Syllable

1.5　Singular and Plural Forms

Chapter 2　The Cardiovascular System Terminology

2.1　Introduction to the Cardiovascular System

2.2　Roots and Affixes

2.3　Pathological Conditions

2.3.1　Atherosclerosis

2.3.2　Coronary Artery Disease

2.3.3　Arrhythmia

2.3.4　Heart Failure

2.3.5　Varicose Veins

2.4　Case Report:Mitral Valve Replacement Operative...

2.5　Additional Reading:Venous Thromboembolism

Chapter 3　The Respiratory System Terminology

3.1　Introduction to the Respiratory System

3.2　Roots and Affixes

3.3　Pathological Conditions