Mosby"s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions - Ebook (ebook)

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So much more than just a bestselling dictionary,Mosby?s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 9^th 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, 45 appendixes, a color atlas of the human body, online resources, and more than 2,450 full-color illustrations ? nearly three times more than any other dictionary available ? making it an indispensable reference for students and professionals alike.

• UNIQUE! More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts.
• A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains 43 pages of clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P review and reference.
• Over 56,000 comprehensive, authoritative, high-quality definitions ? including expanded definitions for selected entries, particularly major diseases, disorders, and procedures ? offer the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care.
• 23 appendixes ? 13 in the dictionary and 10 on the companion Evolve website ? offer quick access to useful reference information, such as lab values, symbols and abbreviations, language translation guides, pharmacology, infection control standards, conversion tables, and clinical calculations.
• 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, drugs, and nursing terminology.
• 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.