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DESCRIPCIÓN
En la era de la globalización, el inglés se ha establecidocomo un idioma indispensable y predominante en la comunicación científica ymédica a nivel internacional. Gran parte de las investigaciones, estudios yactualización de protocolos se publican en inglés, por lo que dominar la lenguapermitirá a los profesionales mantenerse actualizados con los últimos avances yprácticas en su campo.
Es un recurso nuevo para enseñar y aprender inglés con elfin de aplicarlo en un entorno médico.
Contiene 13 unidades didácticas, cada una de ellas enfocadaen una especialidad médica. Las unidades incluyen una serie de actividades parareforzar el aprendizaje del idioma.
Posee un atlas visual del cuerpo humano con las estructurasanatómicas en inglés.
La versión digital cuenta con las pistas de audio en inglésreferidas a las actividades y una serie de ejercicios adicionales.
Permite el acceso a la plataforma Voicebooks,una herramienta complementaria para mejorar las habilidades de escucha ycomprensión en inglés.
La versión digital de esta publicación incluye materialcomplementario que facilitará la comprensión del contenido de la obra.
Audios que ayudan al estudiante a desarrollar sushabilidades en la escucha del inglés médico y que están relacionados con:
Ejercicios propios de las lecciones.
Ejercicios para la preparación de exámenes oficiales deCambridge Assessment English.
Ejercicios adicionales a los incluidos en la obraimpresa, y sus soluciones.
Acceso a Voicebooks : plataforma con 13 unidades alineadas con elcontenido teórico del libro. Escucha una frase, escribe en la plataforma lo queentiendas y la plataforma te ayudará a reconstruir la oración completa palabrapor palabra. De esta forma evaluarás tus habilidades de escucha ydescodificación de las palabras.
JACOPOD'ANDRIA URSOLEO
Teaching English to Speakers of Others Languages (TESOL) and Language Testing.
He hasgained solid experience in the preparation of students to most popular languagecertification exams.
He is theauthor of numerous English language manuals for secondary schools.
KATEGRALTON
Teaching English in the area of Bologna for over twenty years, where she stillsimparts courses of Business English.
She hasbeen collaborating for some years as a linguistic consultant at the Universityof Bolzano and works as an author, editor and freelance editor of schooltextbooks of English language for several school levels.
INDEX
UNIT 1MEDICAL LANGUAGE AND INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN BODY
LESSON 1 Welcome to medical English!
The history of medical English
Communicating withpatients in English
Spelling
Pronunciation
LESSON 2 Word structure in medicalEnglish
Word structure in medical English
Word roots
Prefixes
Suffixes
Combining words
Abbreviations
EXERCISES Lesson 1
Lesson 2
LESSON 3 Talking about the body
Introduction
Body planes and directions
Frontal or Coronal plane
Sagittal plane
Transverse plane
Other bodydirections
Body quadrants
Body cavities
LESSON 4 Medical specialties
Medical specialties
Orthopaedics
Dentistry
Pulmonology
Cardiology
Gastroenterology
Dermatology
Haematology
Immunology
Neurology
Endocrinology
Andrology
Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology
EXERCISES Lesson 3
Lesson 4
UNIT 2 ORTHOPAEDICS (I): THE SKELETAR SYSTEM
LESSON 1 The anatomy of the skeletal system the axial skeleton
Introduction
The skull
The bones of thechest
Bones of theback
LESSON 2 The anatomy of the skeletal system the appendicular skeleton
Pectoralgirdle bones of the shoulders
Upper Extremities
Upper and lowerarm
Bones ofthe wrist, hand and fingers
Bones of thehips
Bones of thelower extremities
Upper and lowerleg
Ankles, feetand toes
Physiology of bonegrowth
EXERCISES Lesson 1
Lesson 2
LESSON 3 The most common diseases and disorders of the skeletal system
The maindiseases of the bones and skeleton
Diseases of thevertebrae
Diseases ofthe joints (arthropathy) and ligaments
Arthritis
LESSON 4 The main diagnostic procedures and treatment of the skeletal system
Laboratory and diagnosticprocedures
Blood tests
Imaging tests
Medical procedures
EXERCISES Lesson 3
Lesson 4
UNIT 3 ORTHOPAEDICS (II): THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM
LESSON 1 The anatomy of the muscular system (Part 1)
Types of muscles
Naming of theskeletal muscles
Origins and insertions
Joints
Muscle movement
LESSON 2 The anatomy of the muscular system (Part 2)
Muscles ofthe head and neck
Muscles ofthe shoulder, chest and back
Muscles ofthe upper extremity arms and hands
Muscles of theabdomen
Muscles ofthe Lower Extremity Legs and Feet
Physiology of musclecontraction
EXERCISES Lesson 1
Lesson 2
LESSON 3 The main diseases and disorders of the muscular system
The mostcommon diseases of the muscles
Movement disorders
LESSON 4 The main diagnostic procedures and treatment
The mostcommon laboratory and diagnostic procedures
Blood tests
Muscle tests
The most commonmedical procedures
Braces and adaptive devices
Deep tendon reflexes(DTR)
Muscle strengthtest
Rehabilitation exercises
Trigger pointinjections
Surgical procedures
EXERCISES Lesson 3
Lesson 4
UNIT 4 ODONTOLOGY AND DENTISTRY
LESSON 1 Dental anatomy and physiology
The oral cavity
The teeth
LESSON 2 Dental charting
Introduction
Names of teeth
Dentition
Dental arches
Tooth numberingsystems
Tooth surfaces
Morphology of teeth
Occlusion
EXERCISES Lesson 1
Lesson 2
LESSON 3 Dental instruments
Introduction
Hand cutting instruments
Amalgamcarriers, condensers, plastic filling instruments, carvers and burnishers
Dental handpieces and rotary instruments
LESSON 4 Dental caries and periodontal disease
Dental caries
Restoration/fillingprocedure
Periodontal disease
Other formsof periodontal disease
EXERCISES Lesson 3
Lesson 4
UNIT 5 PULMONOLOGY AND THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
LESSON 1 The lungs and the respiratory system
The anatomyof the upper respiratory system
The nose and nasal cavity
Pharynx
Larynx
The anatomyof the lower respiratory system
Trachea
Bronchi
Alveoli
The lungs
LESSON 2 Physiology of respiration
Introduction
Respiration
The processes of respiration
Respiratory rate
EXERCISES
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
LESSON 3 The main diseases of the respiratory system
Introduction
Diseases ofthe upper respiratory system
Diseases of bronchialtubes
Diseases of thelungs
LESSON 4 The main diagnostic procedures and treatment
Diagnostic procedures
EXERCISES Lesson 3
Lesson 4
UNIT 6 CARDIOLOGY AND THE VASCULAR SYSTEM
LESSON 1 The heart and the cardiovascular system
Introduction
The anatomy of theheart
The cardiovascular system
The wall of theheart
LESSON 2 Blood vessels
Introduction
Arteries, capillariesand veins
EXERCISES Lesson 1
Lesson 2
LESSON 3 Circulation of the blood and physiologyof the heart
Systemic circulation
Pulmonary circulation
Alveoli
The beating heart:blood pressure
How doesthe heart pump?
The maincardiovascular diseases, diagnostic procedures and treatment
Introduction
Diagnosis
Treatment forcardiovascular diseases
EXERCISES Lesson 3
Lesson 4
UNIT 7 GASTROENTEROLOGY AND THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
LESSON 1 The anatomy and physiology of the upper gastrointestinal system
Introduction
The upper gastrointestinal system
LESSON 2 The anatomy and physiology of the lower gastrointestinal system
The small intestine
The large intestine
Accessoryorgans of the digestive system
EXERCISES Lesson 1
Lesson 2
LESSON 3 The main diseases of the digestive system
Diseases and disorders
Pharynx and oesophagus
Stomach
Small and large intestines
Inflammatory boweldisease (IBD)
Accessory Organs
LESSON 4 The main diagnostic procedures and treatment
Diagnostic procedures
Blood tests
Gastric and fecal specimen tests
Diagnostic tests
X-ray examsand imaging
Main therapeuticand surgical procedures
EXERCISES Lesson 3
Lesson 4
UNIT 8 DERMATOLOGY AND THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
LESSON 1 The integumentary system
Introduction
The layers of theskin
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
LESSON 2 Accessory structures of the skin
Introduction
Hair
Nails
Sebaceous (oil)glands
Sweat glands
EXERCISES Lesson 1
Lesson 2
LESSON 3 The main cutaneous diseases
Introduction
The most commoncontagious diseases
LESSON 4 The main diagnostic procedures and treatment
Introduction
Diagnostic procedures
Culture andsensitivity test (C&S)
Biopsy
Woods Lamp
Scratch (epicutaneous) or Prick Test
Sweat Test
Medical and surgical procedures
Aesthetic procedures
Blepharoplasty
Botox injections
Dermal fillers
Liposuction
Skin resurfacing techniques
Rhytidectomy
EXERCISES Lesson 3
Lesson 4
UNIT 9 HAEMATOLOGY AND INMUNOLOGY
LESSON 1 The anatomy of blood
Introduction
Blood
Plasma
The formed elements
Blood types
LESSON 2 The lymphatic and immune systems
The lymphatic system
Lymph orlymphatic fluid
LymPhatic vessels
Lymphoid tissues cells and organs
The immunesystem and immune response
EXERCISES Lesson 1
Lesson 2
LESSON 3 The main diseases of the blood and lymphatic system
The mostcommon diseases of the blood
Anaemia
Deep vein thrombosis(DVT)
Haemophilia
Leukaemia
Mononucleosis
Multiple myeloma
Polycythemia vera
Thallassemia
Transfusion reaction
The mostcommon diseases of the lymphatic system
Graft-versus-hostdisease (GVHD)
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphoedema
Lymphoma
Thymoma
Vasculitis
The mostcommon immune disorders
LESSON 4The main diagnostic procedures and treatment
Introduction
Blood tests
Blood type
Bloodculture and sensitivity (C&S)
Complete blood count(CBC)
Erythrocytesedimentation rate (ESR, SR, Sed rate)
Peripheral bloodsmear
Coagulation tests
Serum tests
Urine tests
Other bloodtests
Diagnostic Imaging
The most commonmedical procedures
The most commonsurgical procedures
EXERCISES Lesson 3
Lesson 4
UNIT 10 NEUROLOGY AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
LESSON 1 The Anatomy of the Central and PeripheralNervous Systems
Introduction
The Anatomyof the Central Nervous System (CNS)
The Brain
The Spinal Cord
ThePeripheral Nervous System (PNS)
The Somatic Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System
LESSON 2 Physiology of a Neuron and Neuron Transmitters
Nervous Tissue
EXERCISES Lesson 1
Lesson 2
LESSON 3 The Most Common Diseases of the Nervous System
The MainNeurological Diseases and Disorders
Amnesia
Aphasia
Arteriovenous Malformation(AVM)
Brain Tumor
Cephalalgia
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Coma
Concussion
Dementia
Encephalitis
Epilepsy
Huntingtons Disease
Meningitis
Parkinsons Disease
Spinal Cord Injury
Multiple Sclerosis
LESSON 4 The Main Diagnostic Procedures and Treatment
Introduction
Laboratory Tests
Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination (CFS)
Imaging Tests
Cerebral Angiography
ComputedAxial Tomography (CAT, CT)
Doppler Ultrasonography
Magnetic ResonanceImaging (MRI)
Myelography
PositronEmission Tomography Scan (PET)
Skull X-ray
Other Diagnostic Tests
Electro Encephalography (EEG)
Evoked PotentialTesting
Nerve ConductionStudy
The MostCommon Medical and Surgical Procedures
Babinskis Sign
Glasgow Coma Scale
Lumbar Puncture
Mini-Mental Status Examination(MMSE)
Neurologic Examination
Spinal Traction
Transcutaneous ElectricalNerve Stimulation (TENS) Unit
Specific SurgicalProcedures
Carotid Endarterectomy
Discectomy
Stereotactic Neurosurgery
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
EXERCISES Lesson 3
Lesson 4
UNIT 11 ENDOCRINOLOGY AND THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
LESSON 1 The Anatomy of the Endocrine System
Introduction
The Anatomyof the Endocrine System
Hypothalamus
Pituitary Gland
Pineal Gland
Thyroid Gland
Parathyroid Glands
Thymus Gland
Pancreas
Adrenal Glands
Ovaries
Testes
LESSON 2 Physiology of Hormones
Hormone Response and Feedback
EXERCISES Lesson 1
Lesson 2
LESSON 3 The Main Diseases and Disorders
of the Endocrine System
Introduction
Hyperadrenalism and Hypoadrenalism
Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Pancreatitis
Pituitary Gigantism
LESSON 4 The Main Diagnostic Procedures
and Treatment
Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures
Blood Tests
Urine Tests
Imaging Tests
EXERCISES Lesson 3
Lesson 4
UNIT 12 ANDROLOGY, GYNAECOLOGY, AND OBSTETRICS
LESSON 1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the MaleReproductive System
Introduction
External Organs
Internal Organs
Physiology of Spermatogenesisand Ejaculation
Spermatogenesis
Ejaculation
LESSON 2 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
Introduction
Internal Organs
External Genitalia
Menstrual Cycle
Pregnancy
Labour and Delivery
EXERCISES Lesson 1
Lesson 2
LESSON 3 The Main Diseases and Disorders of the Male Reproductive System, Diagnostic Procedures and Treatment
Introduction
Testes and Epididymis
Prostate
Penis
Sexually TransmittedDiseases (STD)
The MostCommon Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures
Blood Tests
Semen Tests
Diagnostic Imagery
LESSON 4 The Main Diseases and Disorders of the Female Reproductive System,Diagnostic Procedures and Treatment
Ovaries and Uterine Tubes
Menstrual Disorders
Cervix
Vaginal Infections
Breasts
Sexually TransmittedDisease (STD)
Pregnancy, Labourand Delivery
During Pregnancy
During Labourand Delivery
The MostCommon Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures
Gynaecological Tests
Diagnostic Imagery
EXERCISES Lesson 3
Lesson 4
UNIT 13 OPHTHALMOLOGY AND OTOLARYNGOLOGY
LESSON 1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
Introduction
The Anatomy of theEye
Physiology of Vision
LESSON 2 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
Introduction
Anatomy of theAuditory System
Vestibule and Semicircular Canals
Cochlea
Physiologyof the Sense of Hearing
EXERCISES Lesson 1
Lesson 2
LESSON 3 Diseases, Disorders, Diagnostic Proceduresand Treatment in Ophthalmology
Refractive Disorders
Inflammation and Infection
Pathologies
LESSON 4 Diseases, Disorders, Diagnostic Proceduresand Treatment in Otolaryngology
The MainDiseases and Disorders of the Ear
Hearing Loss
The MainDiagnostic and Surgical Procedures
Diagnostic Tests
EXERCISES Lesson 3
Lesson 4
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