Product Description

This fully-up-to-date edition of this best-selling colour dictionary, has already sold over one million copies in previous editions. It is indispensable both as a home medical guide and as a reference tool for all those working in the medical and allied professions. The entries are clearly laid out and jargon free, making the book both accessible and informative.
Over 10,000 clear and concise entries cover all medical and surgical specialities.
The dictionary reflects recent developments in the medical field, covering new drugs in clinical use, as well as new advances in genetics, infertility treatment, cancer, organ transplantation, and BSE.
The exceptionally clear colour layout and flexicovers make this an ideal reference tool.

The New Scientist described this dictionary as 'an extraordinary bargain'.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #340473 in Books
• Published on: 2003-07-24
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 760 pages

About the Author
Written by a distinguished team of practising specialists and medical writers.

Customer Reviews

SUPERB dictionary - buy it now!
This is an absolutely superb dictionary and it's 'colour' element really helps with finding entries and makes it all a little more interesting! Headings are all written in red with descriptions in black and there are a few illustrations - but only where necessary. Incidentally the 'hardback' is actually a soft, tactile, plastic which makes it lighter and somehow much more pleasing to hold! Would recommend this dictionary!

Essential medical dictionary
I am a GP in a very busy practice, and we send many complex letters and reports daily. I searched the web for a useful online dictionary for my staff to access and found them all cumbersome. So I bought 4 of these wonderful clear and concise dictionaries for my medical secretaries - the money was very well spent. This book is so easy to use, very well laid out, and I have yet to find a word I need that is missing. A great bargain for the money - and robust enough to be thumbed over and over and over.

Good for the size
Good for the size. has all the necessary information you would expect to find and its in a handy size. Still not quite small enough to not notice you are carrying it but much better than a large one.