HOUH02074 American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary, Hardcover, 944 Pages By HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY
Product Description
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. Reference Book Type: Dictionary; Subjects: Medicine.
Specifications
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.