Law, Jonathan
Concise Medical Dictionary (Oxford Quick Reference)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198836612
- author:
- Law, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 896
- Dimensions:
- 19.5 x 12.6 x 3.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Dictionaries & Thesauruses, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
A comprehensive medical dictionary, written by a team of medical experts, provides clear and authoritative definitions for all aspects of medical science. The dictionary features up-to-date coverage of specialist areas, including public health medicine, medical research, and general practice, as well as areas such as drugs and pharmacology, endocrinology, and radiology. This new edition has been revised and updated to reflect the latest advancements in medical research and practice, with over 250 new entries added. These include terms such as American Medical Association, burden of treatment, gaming disorder, MERS, person-centred care, and Zika virus. The dictionary also includes recommended web links and detailed illustrations, as well as extensive appendices with useful lists and tables. Suitable for students and professionals in the medical and allied professions, including nurses, pharmacists, and medical secretaries, this dictionary is also a valuable home reference guide for the general reader.