Description
Book SynopsisThe 43rd edition, originally published in 2017, of the best-selling medical dictionary for over 100 years.
Black''s Medical Dictionary is invaluable as a home reference and for all who need clear explanation of medical terms: nurses, health care professionals and students, health service management, actuaries, lawyers and journalists.
It contains over 5000 definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts with over 1000 diagrams, drawings and colour illustrations. It also provides helpful appendices on common medical tests and procedures, travel and health, measurements in medicine, health economics, complementary and alternative medicine, and an address list of support professional organisations.
Trade ReviewInvaluable as a work of reference. * Yoga and Health (2009) *
...a practical and invaluable quick reference tool... * Nursing Standard (2010) *
The definitions are concise and easy to understand, and the illustrations are effective. * C & RL news *
Table of ContentsCONTENTS Preface vii Dictionary 1–732 APPENDICES 1 Basic first aid 733 2 Addresses: sources of information, advice, support and self-help 737 3 Travel and health 745 4 Common medical tests and procedures 747 5 Vitamins 751 6 Measurements in medicine 754 7 Statutory organisations 757 8 Professional organisations 760 9 Health-policy research organisations 763 10 Note on ‘Swine flu’ 765
