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

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

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Product Description
The expanded and updated edition of this practical dictionary for non-medical persons features highly detailed, all-new line illustrations, plus 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. Extensive cross-referencing helps readers find the information they are looking for.

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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 (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #744,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

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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.