Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 8th Edition
by Mosby (9780323052900)

* Over 51,000 comprehensive, authoritative, high-quality definitions - including definitions for major diseases, disorders, drugs, and procedures - offer the most accurate, complete information available in all areas of nursing, medicine, and health-related professions.
* Approximately 2,400 color photographs and line drawings - nearly three times more than any other health care dictionary - illustrate all subject areas to help you understand concepts.
* The practical, straightforward alphabetical organization with no sub entries and easy-to-use features such as thumb tabs, entry words in color, and large, easy-to-read print make it easy to find and understand information.
* Expanded definitions for selected entries, particularly major diseases, disorders, and procedures, offer detailed information in one spot to help you understand more difficult concepts. * Hundreds of lab test and surgical procedure definitions explain the purpose, procedures, patient care, and expected outcomes.
* Comprehensive definitions for drugs - with over 200 new to this edition - include indications, contraindications, and adverse effects for safe medication practice.
* Definitions for more than 50 complementary and alternative medical therapies and over 100 herbs familiarize you with options today's patients may choose.
* Pronunciations and word roots for key entries help you use terminology correctly in everyday practice.
* Includes British spellings for selected entries to help you recognize alternate spellings.
* A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains 43 pages of clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P review and reference.

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