American Heritage? Stedman?s Medical Dictionary, Updated Second Edition

American Heritage Stedman?s Medical Dictionary, Updated Second Edition A comprehensive dictionary of medical language. Over 45,000 clearly worded, well-researched items with thousands of definitions revised to reflect recent changes in research and practice. Includes more than 90 easy-to-understand, labeled illustrations and tables. More than 1,000 new words have been added, reflecting new tests (immunoblot), treatments (photodynamic therapy), diseases (SARS), procedures and disorders. Commonly prescribed and over-the-counter medications are included. The vocabulary of HMOs and managed care is covered as well. Hardbound. 960 pages. 7 x 9-1/2 x 1-1/2. American Heritage Stedman?s Medical Dictionary, Updated Second Edition A comprehensive dictionary of medical language. Over 45,000 clearly worded, well-researched items with thousands of definitions revised to reflect recent changes in research and practice. Includes more than 90 easy-to-understand, labeled illustrations and tables. More than 1,000 new words have been added, reflecting new tests (immunoblot), treatments (photodynamic therapy), diseases (SARS), procedures and disorders. Commonly prescribed and over-the-counter medications are included. The vocabulary of HMOs and managed care is covered as well. Hardbound. 960 pages. 7 x 9-1/2 x 1-1/2.