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This market-leading, two colour, 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 abbreviations 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.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a GP in a very busy practice, and we send many complex letters and reports daily. I searched the web for a useful online dictionary for my staff to access and found them all cumbersome. So I bought 4 of these wonderful clear and concise dictionaries for my medical secretaries - the money was very well spent. This book is so easy to use, very well laid out, and I have yet to find a word I need that is missing. A great bargain for the money - and robust enough to be thumbed over and over and over.
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an absolutely superb dictionary and it's 'colour' element really helps with finding entries and makes it all a little more interesting! Headings are all written in red with descriptions in black and there are a few illustrations - but only where necessary. Incidentally the 'hardback' is actually a soft, tactile, plastic which makes it lighter and somehow much more pleasing to hold! Would recommend this dictionary!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is a number of years since I had studied my human anatomy and physiology and medical health courses, but when I did them I had an early copy of this dictionary. My old faithful medical dictionary recently gave up the ghost and fell to pieces, and suddenly I found myself reaching for it to check the odd word and meaning and it wasn't there. I had to get a new one, I couldn't survive without it.
As with my previous copy I decided on the "hardback" version of the dictionary. In fact the "hardback" is a plasticized cover, the benefit of which is a feeling that the book is sturdier than the paperback with the bonus of protection from those spilt and splashed drinks.
I have yet to find any medical reference in life that I have been unable to discover in this dictionary, with the exception of doctors own personal abbreviations.
This is a book I can't be without. The definitions and diagrams are not overly complicated so it is perfect for both student, professional and lay person alike. It is definitely worth every penny.
As with my previous copy I decided on the "hardback" version of the dictionary. In fact the "hardback" is a plasticized cover, the benefit of which is a feeling that the book is sturdier than the paperback with the bonus of protection from those spilt and splashed drinks.
I have yet to find any medical reference in life that I have been unable to discover in this dictionary, with the exception of doctors own personal abbreviations.
This is a book I can't be without. The definitions and diagrams are not overly complicated so it is perfect for both student, professional and lay person alike. It is definitely worth every penny.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
medical secretary
ideal dictionary for medical secretary, easy concise. I've had a few of these editions now and would by them again.
Published 3 months ago by jm
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very happy with the speed at which my order was delivered and the books were brand new in excellent condition. totally satisfied!!
Published 7 months ago by unicorn
Fair price
Book was in good condition and I feel the purchase price was fair,. I received the book within days of ordering. Good service
Published 7 months ago by Sandy
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Product arrived on time and as advertised. An excellent book at an excellent price. Just what i needed for my new job.
Published 7 months ago by Vicki
fantastic
This dictionary is really great.All medical vocabulary you need and fantastic for preparing to study physiotherapy or even medicine.I am happy with my purchase. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Fenia Sukiennik
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This dictonary is very easy to use.With the aid of the words being highlighted, it allows quick and easy location. Really pleased with it and impressed with the fast delivery. Read more
Published 15 months ago by kate
Excellent value for money
Let me just say that this medical dictionary is probably the only one you're ever going to need. I started using this a few weeks into a medical course as complicated, alien... Read more
Published 15 months ago by S.S
Medical Dictionary
I bought this as a present for my elderly Mum as she was, a long time ago, a nurse and has retained an interest in all things medical. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Claire
Useful
I am a GP typist and find this very handy for looking up strange sounding words I don't recognise! Explanations are succinct and easy to understand. Highly recommend it.
Published 16 months ago by februaryfi
Bought to aid with university and placement
Lovely dictionary, very reasonably priced, received quickly and referred to often whilst on a physical placement! Read more
Published 16 months ago by DD
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