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Mosby's Pocket Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions

  • 7th Edition - January 24, 2013
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Mosby
  • Language: English

Mosby’s Pocket Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health, 7th Edition is your portable, quick-access reference to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It f… Read more

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Mosby’s Pocket Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health, 7th Edition is your portable, quick-access reference to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It features over 35,700 authoritative definitions (including approximately 300 all-new definitions) of diseases, procedures, equipment, drugs, and more, along with pronunciations, etymologies, and a Spanish/English appendix. If you want the most reliable health science information literally right at your fingertips, then look no further than this bestselling pocket dictionary.

Key features

  • Emphasis on nursing and health science terminology support health science students and practicing professionals.
  • Small size makes dictionary easy to transport.
  • Over 35,700 definitions provides students and health professionals with necessary information.
  • Alphabetized screened thumb tabs save you time finding terms.
  • British spellings help users recognize alternate spellings.
  • Included etymologies build professional vocabulary and understanding of medical terminology.

Table of contents

Commonly Used Abbreviations (Endsheets)

Guide to the Dictionary

Definitions A-Z

Appendix 1: English-Spanish Translation Guide

Appendix 2: American Sign Language and Manual Communication

Review quotes

"Although written primarily for healthcare students and practitioners, it also would be a terrific resource for laypersons.... This is a well done pocket dictionary. It is precise, easy to use, and now contains over 25,000 terms.... Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 Stars!" -Steven K. Hamick, BIS, RCP, RRT, AE-C (William Beaumont Hospitals), © Doody's Review Service

Product details

  • Edition: 7
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 1, 2013
  • Language: English