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

~ (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.

About the Author

Thousands of medical, physiological, and health-related terms are listed alphabetically and described in plain, easy-to-understand English with minimal jargon. They include descriptions of diseases, symptoms, human anatomy, medications, and much more. This dictionary has been updated to incorporate recent medical findings and new medications. Charts and instructive line illustrations appear throughout the book, and a section of helpful appendices cover topics that include an illustrated overview of the human body, tables of commonly prescribed medications, common herbal medicines, and more. --This text refers to an alternate Vinyl Bound edition.

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 (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #461,023 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.

26 of 27 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

By	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.