This concise and comprehensive dictionary, in four colour, gives information and definitions on medical terminology as required by students, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory and technical staff, health professionals, practitioners, paramedical and allied health workers. As well as the commonly used terms and vocabulary found in heavier volumes, this pocket dictionary also contains copious figures to illustrate key words. Every meaning is given with a simple, comprehensive definition. Particular attention is paid to the latest pharmaceuticals in the market, allowing a quick reading reference to the products of the 21st century. In 4 colour throughout for easy use, and containing a collection of useful appendices, the "Anshan Concise Pocket Medical Dictionary" truly is a handy, portable, reference book, which will serve students, academics, all types of medical and allied health professionals, and also anyone who wants to possess a reliable medical dictionary in their own home library.

Dictionaries find an important place on the shelves of medical students. Many medical dictionaries available to students are either bulky or incomplete. This updated third edition of Concise Pocket Medical Dictionary provides medical students with comprehensive information in a concise manner. The dictionary defines terms across a broad range of subjects including anatomy, physiology, medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, biochemistry and genetics, as well as in all the major medical and surgical specialities. Most pharmaceutical products currently available on the market are also covered. The definitions in this pocket sized dictionary are enhanced by over 400 full colour and 33 black and white images and illustrations, and the many new entries in this latest edition make Concise Pocket Medical Dictionary useful for medical students, teachers, practitioners and all other healthcare professionals. Key Features Many new entries in this third edition Broad range of subjects covered Practical pocket size for ease of reference and everyday use 400+ full colour images and illustrations Previous edition published 2009

A full-color pocket-sized dictionary of medical terms More than 500 NEW illustrations! McGraw-Hill Concise Pocket Medical Dictionary is a compact yet comprehensive dictionary of hundreds of medical words and phrases used in all practice areas. This handy reference is highlighted by numerous full-color photographs and diagrams. The second edition has been thoroughly revised with more than 500 new illustrations and numerous new entries. Features: Handy 4"x6" trim size Covers all major specialties, including surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, pharmaceutical products, etc. Hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations

Compiled without unnecessary jargon, this dictionary can be used both as a home medical guide and as an aid for all those working in the medical and allied professions.

A concise, convenient guide to the essential language of medicine based on actual usage incontemporary medical literature. This pocket dictionary features more than 35,000 entries with pronunciations and covers brand names and generic equivalents of common drugs.