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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Description
Description
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
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
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
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
Product details
- Edition: 7
- Latest edition
- Published: February 1, 2013
- Language: English