Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions - eBook: Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions - eBook, Edition 9
Mosby
Nov 2012 · Elsevier Health Sciences
4.1star
32 reviews
Ebook
2048
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About this ebook
So much more than just a bestselling dictionary,Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 9th Edition is a one-stop reference to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It features over 56,000 authoritative definitions, 45 appendixes, a color atlas of the human body, online resources, and more than 2,450 full-color illustrations — nearly three times more than any other dictionary available — making it an indispensable reference for students and professionals alike.
UNIQUE! More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings
demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts.
A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy
contains 43 pages of clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P review and reference.
Over 56,000 comprehensive, authoritative, high-quality definitions
— including expanded definitions for selected entries, particularly major diseases, disorders, and procedures — offer the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care.
23 appendixes
— 13 in the dictionary and 10 on the companion Evolve website — offer quick access to useful reference information, such as lab values, symbols and abbreviations, language translation guides, pharmacology, infection control standards, conversion tables, and clinical calculations.
A strict, common-sense alphabetical organization
with no subentries makes it easy to find key terms and definitions.
NEW!
Over 300 new and updated illustrations visually clarify key definitions and reflect current health care practice and equipment.
NEW! Approximately 11,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care, drugs, and nursing terminology.
NEW! Editor Marie O’Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN lends her expertise to this new edition, reviewing and revising all definitions and assembling a team of leading consultants and contributors.
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July 3, 2014
This is the best dictionary I've ever seen. Colourful photos and pictures make easier to learn medicine.
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Gul Irfan
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March 11, 2015
nice....
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Annapoorni Poorvi
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November 14, 2016
Marvellously
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