Mosby's Medical Dictionary - E-Book: Mosby's Medical Dictionary - E-Book

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Elsevier Health Sciences, Nov 15, 2012 - Medical - 1984 pages

So much more than just a bestselling dictionary, Mosby’s Medical Dictionary, 9th Edition is a one-stop reference to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It features over 56,000 authoritative definitions, quick-reference appendixes, a color atlas of the human body, and more than 2,450 full-color illustrations — nearly three times more than any other dictionary available — making it an indispensable reference for health care consumers and professionals alike.

  • UNIQUE! More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts.
  • Over 56,000 comprehensive, authoritative, high-quality definitions include expanded definitions for selected entries, particularly major diseases, disorders, and procedures.
  • A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains 43 pages of clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P review and reference.
  • Quick-reference appendixes offer quick access to useful reference information, such as commonly used abbreviations, language translation guides, American sign language, and more.
  • A strict, common-sense alphabetical organization with no subentries makes it easy to find key terms and definitions.
  • NEW! Over 300 new and updated illustrations visually clarify key definitions and reflect current health care practice and equipment.
  • NEW! Approximately 11,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care.
  • NEW! Editor Marie O’Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN lends her expertise to this new edition, reviewing and revising all definitions and assembling a team of leading consultants and contributors.
 

Contents

COLOR ATLAS OF HUMAN ANATOMY
1
A
1
B
172
C
265
D
485
E
579
F
669
G
737
O
1253
P
1310
Q
1504
R
1509
S
1586
T
1737
U
1832
V
1851

H
798
I
892
J
972
K
981
L
1001
M
1076
N
1193
W
1888
X
1903
Y
1908
Z
1911
ILLUSTRATION CREDITS
1917
THE JOINT COMMISSIONDO NOT USE ABBREVIATION LIST
1922
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