Dictionary of Medical Terms (Barron's Medical Guides) [Vinyl Bound]

Mikel A. Rothenberg (Author), Charles F. Chapman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764112015 | ISBN-13: 978-0764112010 | Publication Date: March 1, 2000 | Edition: 4th

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.

Product Details

• Vinyl Bound: 544 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.; 4th edition (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764112015
• ISBN-13: 978-0764112010
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,645,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great household reference, February 9, 2001

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"threeboysmama" (Chepachet, RI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dictionary of Medical Terms (Barron's Medical Guides) (Vinyl Bound)

Definitely for non-medical persons, this is a great book to have around the house when your friends/parents/kids call with their latest ailment. It gives concise, easy-to understand definitions, entries are easy to find, and it's remarkably comprehensive for the price and size. On the other hand, if you are a student in a health-related field, it doesn't cover all the root definitions. Go for the Taber's if that's what you need.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Medical Information for semi-dummies, August 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Dictionary of Medical Terms (Barron's Medical Guides) (Vinyl Bound)

Have been buying this book for friends & relatives for years. After 25 yrs in the medical field, I can recommend it as a quick & useful reference "Get out the little red book" is a rallying cry in my circle.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great !!!!, December 27, 2006

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Ardent dictionary user:) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dictionary of Medical Terms (Barron's Medical Guides) (Vinyl Bound)

The best thing about this dictionary, apart from its clear definitions, is the wealth of drawings - not only of anatomical parts but also of many physiological and biochemical processes. I love browsing through the dictionary and looking at the drawings - more terms stay in mind when you see their pictorial representations.