Black's Student Medical Dictionary

Black's Student Medical Dictionary

by Gordon Macpherson (Editor)

Synopsis

Republished for the medical student market, the latest edition of this standard work of reference contains over 5000 encyclopaedic entries, giving full definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts. All material has been checked and updated with new or substantially revised entries on: * apoptosis * attention deficit disorder * autism * children's physical and mental health * cognitive behaviour therapy * environmental health * ethics * general practice * nursing * occupational health * pregnancy and labour * prostheses * research fraud * suicide * transfusion

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 688
Edition: 40New Ed
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 30 Apr 2004

ISBN 10: 071366908X
ISBN 13: 9780713669084
Book Overview: Quick and easy reference for medical students in all fields 40th edition has been substantially revised - over 50% of entries rewritten since last edition Accessibly, clearly written Includes 16 pages of colour An invaluable authoritative, encyclopaedic dictionary in one handy volume Over 1.2 million copies of Black's Medical Dictionary sold to date

Author Bio
Dr Macpherson's medical experience includes work at St Thomas's Hospital, as a surgeon on the burns unit of the Royal Air Force, as a general practitioner and as deputy editor of the British Medical Journal. He is also a Vice-President of the British Medical Association.