New title! A concise guide to the essential language of medicine. More than 35,000 entries. Pronunciations provided for all entries. Covers brand names and generic equivalents of common drugs.
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The Merriam brothers desired a continuity of editorship that would link Noah Webster's efforts with their own editions, so they selected Chauncey A. Goodrich, Webster's son-in-law and literary heir, who had been trained in lexicography by Webster himself, to be their editor in chief. Webster's son William also served as an editor of that first Merriam-Webster dictionary, which was published on September 24, 1847.
Although Webster's work was honored, his big dictionaries had never sold well. The 1828 edition was priced at a whopping $20; in 13 years its 2,500 copies had not sold out. Similarly, the 1841 edition, only slightly more affordable at $15, moved slowly. Assuming that a lower price would increase sales, the Merriams introduced the 1847 edition at $6, and although Webster's heirs initially questioned this move, extraordinary sales that brought them $250,000 in royalties over the ensuing 25 years convinced them that the Merriams' decision had been abundantly sound.
The first Merriam-Webster dictionary was greeted with wide acclaim. President James K. Polk, General Zachary Taylor (hero of the Mexican War and later president himself), 31 U.S. senators, and other prominent people hailed it unreservedly. In 1850 its acceptance as a resource for students began when Massachusetts ordered a copy for every school and New York placed a similar order for 10,000 copies to be used in schools throughout the state. Eventually school use would spread throughout the country. In becoming America's most trusted authority on the English language, Merriam-Webster dictionaries had taken on a role of public responsibility demanded of few other publishing companies.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Light, inexpensive, yet very complete dictionary. It's worth it for all it brings.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I recieved this great dictionary a couple of weeks ago. I am taking Health Care classes at my local Community College, and this dictionary has been very helpful. I have found this to be an invaluable tool.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Great medical dictionary that is small enough to carry around in a backpack. I would recommend this inexpensive dictionary to anyone that needs a medical dictionary for school.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
No Keyboard Layouts for Webster's Phonetic System
I purchased this book mainly for the Webster's proprietary phonetic transcriptions. The definitions of course had these, and their was also a page in the back of the book... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Aranyik
Medical Dictionary - A Real Lifesaver
This dictionary was extremely helpful in getting my wife through medical training and will continue to be during her career. A must-have for any medical professional.
Published 7 months ago by Ramspak
Another must...
Having this medical dictionary within arms reach is a necessity. It is very easy to understand and very easy to use. Thank you for a great product! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Glamour-For-Less
Webster's Medical Dictionary
I really didn't need this item but it took a while to get it so I decided to keep it.
Published 9 months ago by joewilly
RN Student Loves It
Bought this for my step-mother who is going to college to become an RN, I've heard no complaints from her so it seems she loves it. Great for anyone in the medical field to have.
Published 11 months ago by Cody
Decent for the cost
This is a fairly useful reference. Had I known that it wouldn't be as complete as some of the more expensive alternative I might as spent the extra money and bought a more... Read more
Published 13 months ago by RaeRae
Merriam-webster's Medical Dictionary
The book arrived here right on time and was in conditions of a brand new paper back book. The only objection it was small but my girlfriend loved the fact that it's not the giant... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Nathaniel L. Stewart/Anisha L. Tyson
Merriam-Webster
Thank You for allowing students to purchase books needed for their education at discount pricing
Published 19 months ago by Shelly A. Cottage
Very Basic
I'm a big fan of Merriam Webster but this book was a massive disappointment. Definitions very short and suitable for only the most basic applications. Read more
Published on January 6, 2010 by Fells Guy
MEDICAL DICTIONARY USE FOR MEDICAL BILLING AND CODE
I BROUGHT THE MEDICAL DICTIONARY TO HELP ME IN MY MEDIACL BILLING AND CODING COURSE AND I FOUND IT HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL I TOLD EVERYONE IN MY CLASSES ABOUT THE MEDICAL DICTIONARY... Read more
Published on November 4, 2009 by Theresa A. Coleman
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