Cardiomegaly is enlargement of the heart, usually caused by hypertension (high blood pressure) or coronary artery disease.
Master Medical Terms on Your Terms
Exploring Medical Language, 10th Edition, by Myrna LaFleur Brooks and Danielle LaFleur Brooks is a leading innovative worktext. Ideal for in-class and online 2 or 3 credit college courses, highschool, and self-learning. First published in 1985!
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- Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Language
- Chapter 2: Body Structure, Color, and Oncology
- Chapter 3: Directional Terms
- Chapter 4: Integumentary System
- Chapter 5: Respiratory System
- Chapter 6: Urinary System
- Chapter 7: Male Reproductive System
- Chapter 8: Female Reproductive System
- Chapter 9: Obstetrics and Neonatology
- Chapter 10: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
- Chapter 11: Digestive System
- Chapter 12: Eye
- Chapter 13: Ear
- Chapter 14: Musculoskeletal System
- Chapter 15: Nervous System
- Chapter 16: Endocrine System
Perfect for a Short Medical Terminology Course
Basic Medical Language, 6th Edition, by Danielle LaFleur Brooks and Myrna LaFleur Brooks fully engages the student in learning and using medical terminology. Ideal for 1 or 2 credit college courses, highschools, private schools, and self-learning.
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- Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Language, Body Structure, and Oncology
- Lesson 2: Directional Terms, Planes, Regions, Positions, and Quadrants
- Lesson 3: Integumentary System, Colors, and Plural Endings
- Lesson 4: Respiratory System
- Lesson 5: Urinary System
- Lesson 6: Reproductive Systems
- Lesson 7: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
- Lesson 8: Digestive System
- Lesson 9: Eye and Ear
- Lesson 10: Musculoskeletal System
- Lesson 11: Nervous System
- Lesson 12: Endocrine System
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