Dictionary of Biomedical Science [Paperback]

Peter J. Gosling (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415237238 | ISBN-13: 978-0415237239 | Publication Date: March 30, 2002 | Edition: 1

Do you want to know what inherited defect causes thalassaemia? Do you understand the significance of "resistance" when applied to microbiology? Can you say what a "frozen section" really is? The Dictionary of Biomedical Sciences answers all these questions and more. This informative, practical guide contains over 8000 entries that define all the basic principles of biomedical sciences, together with a wealth of other information. It reflects current practice in all aspects of biomedical science and includes variant spellings, punctuation, abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, nomenclature, prefixes and suffixes and covers the field in a concise, clear and authoritative manner.

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About the Author

Peter J. Gosling, PhD, CBiol, MIBiol, FIBMS is President of Peter Gosling Associates. He is the author/editor of over 30 publications, including The Genus Aeromonas(1996) and The Scientist's Guide to Poster Presentations(1999).

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (March 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415237238
• ISBN-13: 978-0415237239
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,497,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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