Medical, Nursing, and Health Dictionary (6th Edition) (Original English Edition)

Author: Peking University Medical School
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Mosby's Medical, Nursing & Health Dictionary (6th Edition) covers all the terms and abbreviations you need in today's medical, nursing, and health-related disciplines—and much more! This dictionary is a highly intuitive, comprehensive, and practical reference tool that will be invaluable to you for many years to come. Key features of this dictionary:
Strictly alphabetically arranged—no confusing subentries, helping you find what you need in one search.
Dozens of tables and appendices—presenting important information in a quick reference format.
Large print and convenient thumb tabs—making lookup easier.
Over 2,200 full-color illustrations—three times more than in comparable dictionaries, enriching the definitions of a wide range of medical terms, especially those related to anatomy, equipment, skin, and eye conditions. More than half of these illustrations are new to this edition.
Full-color anatomical atlas of the human body—labeled full-color illustrations of all major systems, helping you study and review.
Authoritative, comprehensive definitions of current healthcare terminology—covering major diseases, conditions, procedures, and medications, providing you with the most precise and comprehensive information available.
Over 3,000 new terms added, and more than 10,000 existing terms revised—to give you a complete overview of the latest developments in the fields of medicine, nursing, and health-related disciplines. Among these, health-related disciplines focus on alternative therapies, new drugs, health-related professions, and changes in healthcare delivery systems.
Hundreds of laboratory test definitions—explaining the purpose, procedures, and expected results of important laboratory tests.
Over 100 entries on common herbs and natural supplements—highlighting the growing interest in alternative therapies.
Thousands of generic drug entries—describing drug categories, indications, contraindications, and adverse reactions.
The corresponding MERLIN website includes updated information, frequently asked questions, links to relevant websites, and additional tools and resources.
A dictionary like no other—and much more! Mosby's Medical, Nursing & Health Dictionary (6th Edition) is the best medical, nursing, and health-related dictionary you can own!