Medical Terminology II: A Focus on Human Disease

In this lesson, you'll go over medical terminology related to the lymphatic system, immunity, and cancer. The lesson will start out by covering the basic functions and organs of the lymphatic system, and you'll learn strategies your body uses to keep you well. It will also discuss the relationship between the immune system and cancer. Afterwards, it will go on to discuss terminology related to specific disorders, diagnostic procedures, and treatment of the organs of the lymphatic system, immunological disorders, and cancer.

In this lesson, you'll learn the names and functions of the organs of both the upper and lower tracts of the respiratory system. It will talk about this organ system's crucial role in getting oxygen to your tissues and removing carbon dioxide from your body, and you'll review a few of its other functions as well. The lesson will then discuss terminology related to specific disorders of the respiratory system, diagnostic procedures, and treatment.

In this lesson, you'll explore terminology related to the functions, structures, and disorders of the nervous system. You'll learn that this system contains two divisions: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The lesson will also discuss terminology related to disorders of both these divisions of the nervous system, as well as diagnostic procedures and treatment.

The endocrine system consists of glands that secrete substances (called hormones) into the bloodstream. From there, hormones travel to target cells-cells that will be affected by particular hormones. Disorders of this system commonly occur and can cause people significant problems. This lesson will also discuss terminology related to the glands and hormones of this system, some of its disorders, diagnostic procedures, and treatment.

The skeletal system plays a number of important roles in the function of the human body, including movement, protection, blood cell production, support, and mineral and fat storage. Its structures often experience injuries and disease. This lesson will go over terminology related to the skeletal system's structures, as well as disorders, diagnostic procedures, and treatment of the bones, joints, and spine.

The muscular system consists of muscle tissue, the fascia that surrounds muscles, and the tendons that attach muscles to bones. With over 600 muscles in the human body, disorders of this organ system are fairly common. This lesson will discuss terminology related to problems with this organ system, diagnostic procedures, and several types of treatment.

The integumentary system includes the largest single organ in your body—your skin, as well as sebaceous and sweat glands, hair, and nails. People often suffer from disorders of this organ system, and this lesson will cover terminology related to a number of them. It will discuss terminology related to disorders of both the skin and its accessory organs, as well as diagnostic procedures and treatment.

One of your organ systems works hard to keep your blood from poisoning you by removing dangerous waste products and putting them into urine: the urinary system. This system contains just four different organs, but its proper function is essential to your health. This lesson will discuss medical terminology related to a number of disorders of the urinary system, their diagnoses, and treatment.

The digestive system contains more organs that any other organ system. Some of those organs make up a passageway, called the alimentary canal, which allows food to pass from your mouth, down into your stomach, through your intestines, and then leave your body. Other organs, called accessory organs, secrete substances that help break down the food and liquids you ingest into molecules that your body can use. This lesson will cover terminology related to diseases of the digestive system's organs as well as terminology related to both diagnostic and treatment procedures.

The male reproductive system is made up of both external and internal reproductive organs. In this lesson, you'll briefly review the functions of the male reproductive system as well as the organs that make up this system. The lesson will then cover terminology related to disorders of both the external and internal male reproductive organs, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options.

This lesson will begin with a brief overview of the organs of the female reproductive systems and their functions. It will also go over medical terminology related to disorders of the organs of this system, as well as disorders related to the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. It will then discuss terminology related to diagnosing disorders of this system and a number of different treatments.