Concise Medical Dictionary

Cover of Concise Medical Dictionary by Elizabeth A. Martin
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Year: 2010
Language: en
Edition: 8
Pages: 832
ISBN-13: 9780199557141
Dimensions:
Height: 8 Inches
Length: 5.25 inches
Weight: 1.2 Pounds
Width: 1.5 inches
Dewey Decimal: 610.3, 610/.3
Editorial overview Touché

Concise Medical Dictionary by Elizabeth A. Martin, published by OUP Oxford on February 25, 2010, is an authoritative resource featuring 12,500 entries that cover various aspects of medical science. This eighth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by a team of medical experts to reflect the latest advancements in medical knowledge and practice, ensuring that entries are accessible and free of jargon.

Readers will find a comprehensive reference that includes over 140 illustrations and diagrams, enhancing the understanding of complex medical concepts. The new edition introduces more than 500 new entries and expands coverage in areas such as pharmacology, obstetrics, pediatrics, ethics, nephrology, and psychiatry. Additionally, recommended web links for many entries are provided, allowing users to access up-to-date information through the Medical Dictionary companion website. This dictionary serves as an essential A-Z guide for students and professionals in the medical field, as well as a valuable home reference for general readers interested in health and fitness.


Official synopsis Publisher

This market-leading illustrated dictionary contains 12,500 authoritative entries on all aspects of medical science. Written by a team of medical experts, all entries have been revised and updated for this new edition to reflect the very latest in medical knowledge and practice. Entries are accessible and jargon-free and are complemented by over 140 illustrations and diagrams. This brand new edition includes over 500 new entries and features increased coverage of pharmacology, obstetrics/gynaecology, paediatrics, ethics, nephrology, and psychiatry. Recommended web links are now provided for many entries, which are accessed and kept up to date via the Medical Dictionary companion website, and appendices have been expanded to include tables of paediatric reference ranges, milk formulas, and additional abbrevations for blood tests Selling almost 700,000 copies in previous editions, this is an essential A-Z for students and those working in the medical and allied professions. It is also an invaluable home reference guide for the general reader.

FAQ
What is “Concise Medical Dictionary” about?
This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “Concise Medical Dictionary” by Elizabeth A. Martin. Synopsis preview: This market-leading illustrated dictionary contains 12,500 authoritative entries on all aspects of medical science. Written by a team of medical experts, all entries have been revised and updated for this new edition to…
Who is the author of “Concise Medical Dictionary”?
“Concise Medical Dictionary” is credited to Elizabeth A. Martin.
When was “Concise Medical Dictionary” published?
Publisher: OUP Oxford. Year: 2010.
What is the ISBN for “Concise Medical Dictionary”?
ISBN-13: 9780199557141.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 832. Edition: 8.

More Books by Elizabeth A. Martin

Related Books by Topic