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.