Mosby's Medical Dictionary

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So much more than just a bestselling dictionary, Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 9th Edition is a one-stop reference to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It features over 56,000 authoritative definitions, quick-reference appendixes, a color atlas of the human body, and more than 2,450 full-color illustrations - nearly three times more than any other dictionary available - making it an indispensable reference for health care consumers and professionals alike. UNIQUE! More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts. Over 56,000 comprehensive, authoritative, high-quality definitions include expanded definitions for selected entries, particularly major diseases, disorders, and procedures. A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains 43 pages of clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P review and reference. Quick-reference appendixes offer quick access to useful reference information, such as commonly used abbreviations, language translation guides, American sign language, and more. A strict, common-sense alphabetical organization with no subentries makes it easy to find key terms and definitions. NEW! Over 300 new and updated illustrations visually clarify key definitions and reflect current health care practice and equipment. NEW! Approximately 11,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care. NEW! Editor Marie O'Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN lends her expertise to this new edition, reviewing and revising all definitions and assembling a team of leading consultants and contributors. Front Cover AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMON ABBREVIATIONS USED IN WRITING PRESCRIPTIONS SPANISH-FRENCH-ENGLISH EQUIVALENTS OF COMMONLY USED MEDICAL TERMS AND PHRASES COMMONLY USED ABBREVIATIONS Mosby's Medical Dictionary Copyright CONTENTS EDITOR’S FOREWORD EDITOR EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS CONSULTANTS GUIDE TO THE DICTIONARY PRONUNCIATION KEY COLOR ATLAS OF HUMAN ANATOMY SKELETAL SYSTEM MUSCULAR SYSTEM CIRCULATORY SYSTEM ENDOCRINE SYSTEM LYMPHATIC SYSTEM NERVOUS SYSTEM RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIGESTIVE SYSTEM REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM URINARY SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSES A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ILLUSTRATION CREDITS THE JOINT COMMISSIONDO NOT USE ABBREVIATION LIST