Black's Medical Dictionary (Reference)

by Gordon Macpherson (Editor)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $3.40

  This book provides 500 definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts, with extensive cross-referencing to further information. There are also revised entries on adverse drug rections, ageing, anaesthesia, AIDS, asthma, dermatology, eating disorders, information technology, medical education, pain, pneumonia, poisons, sex education and sports medicine. The appendices include an address list of support and professional organisations, first aid procedures, common medical tests and travel medicine. Gordon Macpherson edited Our NHS - a celebration of 50 years .

• Used

  Paperback
  1992

  $7.99

  This medical dictionary uses over 450 entries covering the vast field of medicine. Written using easily understood language and extensive cross-referencing the dictionary is also an invaluable reference work. This revised edition includes new entries on many subjects including adoption, rheumatology, poisons and obesity. An appendix on resuscitation has been added with addresses of advisory and self-help organizations included.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1995

  $3.40

  This dictionary with over 4500 terms and concepts has been extensively revised to keep pace with the constantly changing advances in medicine. There are contributions on specific areas, including tropical medicine, genetics and immunology, with appendices on common medical tests, travel medicine, measurements in medicine and vitamins. The dictionary is aimed at health professionals, students, lawyers, police, health insurance companies, journalists and the general public seeking to understand medical terminology.