Bantam Medical Dictionary, Fifth Edition


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The completely revised and expanded fifth edition of THE BANTAM MEDICAL DICTIONARY maintains its position as the essential medical reference for consumers, clearly defining more than 11,000 medical terms and concepts in all the major medical and surgical specialities. Compiled and written by a team of over forty doctors, this accessible guide features clear writing, more than 150 labeled line drawings, and cross-referencing for easy use. The fifth edition includes: *New entries on specialties such as genetic testing, genetic diseases and congenital disorders *Cross-references between generic and brand names for the most commonly prescribed drugs, and the latest on disease-specific drugs for treating cancer, AIDS and HIV, diabetes; anti-inflammatories, antidepressants, glaucoma, and many others *New and updated entries on illnesses and diseases such as SARS, West Nile fever, syndrome X, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc. *Pub history: First Bantam edition in 10/82; revised in 3/90; 3/96; 4/00 From the Paperback edition.




The Bantam Medical Dictionary


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Here is a medical dictionary that is cleanly designed, clearly written, and as useful to the general reader and student as it is to the health-care practitioner. Prepared by a distinguished team of medical specialists and writers, it spans the entire domain of health sciences with the latest definitions written in terms anyone can understand.




The Bantam Medical Dictionary


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The Bantam Medical Dictionary


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Biomedicine


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"This beautifuly designed two color book is filled with over 100 detailed illustrations to help the reader better understand the materials being presented. Red flag cases are included and clearly explained to help the practitioner decide when an immediate referral is necessary. This book covers many Western diseases you will encounter and is clearly written for practitioners of Chinese medicine. With this textbook you will learn the clinical presentation and treatment of the major diseases seen in Western medical practice today, and how to confidently interact with Western medical practitioners."--Publisher




Stedan's Medcal Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing


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The Fifth Edition of this popular medical dictionary is thoroughly updated with more than 51,000 entries, featuring more of the medical terminology used in over 30 of today's fastest growing health profession areas. You'll also find more comprehensive inclusion of entries suited for the Nursing field, with correct terminology for all Nursing students and practitioners. Features include: / More than 4,000 new terms totaling 51,000 terms / More than 900 enriched color images and photographs add clarity and emphasis to terms / Detailed images by Anatomical Chart Company, included in a special glossy insert, enhance the comprehension of anatomical terms / 65 valuable appendices covering 11 sections / New precision-cut thumb tabs enable quick A-to-Z reference / Written pronunciations for every term help you master usage quickly / Eye-catching icons help identify terms that have associated images, have an audio pronunciation, or are combining forms / More British alternative spellings / More than 40 leading consultants from the fastest growing nursing and health professions contributed to the enhancements of this latest edition In addition, the Bonus CD-ROM packaged with the book includes all the features of the print edition and: / An audio pronunciation for nearly every term / Anatomical animations provided by Primal Pictures to help you comprehend key concepts further / And the functionality you need: o Browse by Index/Wordwheel Search o Wildcard Search o Search in Definition o User Dictionary Also available for PDA.







Disability Politics and Theory


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An accessible introduction to disability studies, Disability Politics and Theory provides a concise survey of disability history, exploring the concept of disability as it has been conceived from the late 19th century to the present. Further, A.J. Withers examines when, how and why new categories of disability are created and describes how capitalism benefits from and enforces disabled people’s oppression. Critiquing the model that currently dominates the discipline, the social model of disability, this book offers an alternative: the radical disability model. This model builds on the social model but draws from more recent schools of radical thought, particularly feminism and critical race theory, to emphasize the role of intersecting oppressions in the marginalization of disabled people and the importance of addressing disability both independently and in conjunction with other oppressions. Intertwining theoretical and historical analysis with personal experience this book is a poignant portrayal of disabled people in Canada and the U.S. – and a radical call for social and economic justice.







Medical Terminology


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