The Oxford Concise Medical Dictionary 10th edition is a comprehensive and authoritative A-Z reference guide for medical terminology. Written by a team of medical experts, it’s designed to be accessible and jargon-free, making it useful for both medical professionals and the general public.
Key Features
• Extensive Content: The dictionary contains over 12,400 entries, covering all aspects of medical science. It’s a market-leading publication that has sold over a million copies in previous editions.
• Updated for Modern Practice: The 10th edition includes over 250 new entries to reflect the latest advancements in medical knowledge. It has expanded coverage in areas such as public health medicine, endocrinology, cardiology, and radiology.
• Helpful Supplements: Beyond the definitions, the book includes:
o Over 150 illustrations and diagrams to help clarify complex concepts.
o Recommended web links that are regularly updated on a companion website for further research.
o Extensive appendices with useful tables on subjects like biochemical reference values, inherited medical conditions, and units of alcohol.
This dictionary is an essential tool for a wide range of users, including medical and allied health students, nurses, pharmacists, and anyone looking for a reliable home medical reference.
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