A Dictionary of Medical and Surgical Syndromes


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This dictionary provides a reference source for a wide variety of symptoms that are currently recognized and commonly referred to throughout the field of medicine. Although medical and surgical syndromes may be described in a wide variety of textbooks and other publications, this text provides a concise, systematic way of locating such descriptions from amongst the many possible publications in which they might appear.




Dictionary of Medical Syndromes


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Covers both eponymous and noneponymous syndromes. Definitions include symptoms and signs, etiology, pathology, diagnostic procedures, therapy, prognosis, and a bibliography.







Medical Dictionary


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Dictionary of Medical Syndromes


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Alphabetical listing of syndromes, including eponyms. Most entries include signs and symptoms, pathology, diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis. Synonyms and references also included. General index.










Concise Pocket Medical Dictionary


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Dictionaries find an important place on the shelves of medical students. Many medical dictionaries available to students are either bulky or incomplete. This updated third edition of Concise Pocket Medical Dictionary provides medical students with comprehensive information in a concise manner. The dictionary defines terms across a broad range of subjects including anatomy, physiology, medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, biochemistry and genetics, as well as in all the major medical and surgical specialities. Most pharmaceutical products currently available on the market are also covered. The definitions in this pocket sized dictionary are enhanced by over 400 full colour and 33 black and white images and illustrations, and the many new entries in this latest edition make Concise Pocket Medical Dictionary useful for medical students, teachers, practitioners and all other healthcare professionals. Key Features Many new entries in this third edition Broad range of subjects covered Practical pocket size for ease of reference and everyday use 400+ full colour images and illustrations Previous edition published 2009




Dictionary of Medical Terms


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The expanded and updated edition of this practical dictionary for nonmedical persons features all new line illustrations. They contain much more detail than appeared in earlier editions, along with informative new diagrams and charts. The book also contains many new entries reflecting recent medical and pharmaceutical developments. The A-to-Z entries include descriptions and symptoms of diseases, first-aid procedures, human anatomy and body organs, dentistry, names and uses of common medications, and much more. Selected terms now include pronunciation. Extensive cross-referencing helps readers find the information they are looking for.