Illustrated Medical Dictionary Book

This dictionary is a one-volume abridgement of "International Dictionary of Medicine and Biology" representing two thirds of its predecessor in half the space. Entries are drawn from the continually updated computerized database for the IDMB and this has ensured that definitions are as up-to-date as possible and that the dictionary includes emerging vocabulary in many fields. English and American spellings, along with international usage notes ensure that the scope of the dictionary is fully international, and the inclusion of official nomenclature, pronunciation keys, variants and etymologies means that this dictionary should be invaluable as a source of information on all aspects of medical vocabulary. It contains over 100,000 entries and covers over 60 subjects in the clinical specialities and basic sciences related to medicine and includes emerging vocabulary in medical research, advanced diagnostic technology, health care innovations, and social, legal, economic and ethical aspects of medicine. It is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students; professional medics and allied health workers: medical secretaries and similar professionals.Read More