Summary

• A comprehensive dictionary of medical language.
• Over 45,000 clearly worded, well-researched items with thousands of definitions revised to reflect recent changes in research and practice.
• Includes more than 90 easy-to-understand, labeled illustrations and tables.
• More than 1,000 new words have been added, reflecting new tests (immunoblot), treatments (photodynamic therapy), diseases (SARS), procedures and disorders.
• Commonly prescribed and over-the-counter medications are included.
• The vocabulary of HMOs and managed care is covered as well.
• 6.60 lb weight.
• Includes one medical dictionary.