This is the most comprehensive and accessible medical dictionary available to the layperson. The 4th edition will include more than 28,000 terms that comprise the core of information for all the health sciences. The entries are simple and concise, and are further clarified by over 3,500 two-color illustrations which appear thoughout the book. There are also dozens of tables-including bones, muscles, nerves, and chemical symbols.
This is a great resource to keep handy. The illustrations are very nice as well.
Best reference out there
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I've worked in health care for over 20 years at several facilities. This book was recommended at a conference over 10 years ago. I still have that copy and use it nearly everyday. It is much better than the online Dorlands and even Taber's. The Merck Manual has more information but this is precise with exceptional pictures.
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