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The Sixth Edition of this medical dictionary defines more than 54,000 terms, including over 3,000 new terms, bringing the dictionary up to date with the latest terminology.The Sixth Edition also features: 950 color images and photographs; detailed Anatomical Atlas by the Anatomical Chart Company, included in a special glossy insert; 68 appendices covering 11 sections such as units of measure, affixes, abbreviations, symbols and reference values; and British alternate spellings.
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Featuring over 54,000 entries, this thoroughly updated Sixth Edition contains the medical terminology used in over 30 of today's fastest growing health profession areas—plus comprehensive inclusion of entries suited for the nursing field. The book includes 1,000 enriched color images and photographs, a glossy insert with detailed images by Anatomical Chart Company in a glossy insert, 68 appendices, and cut thumb tabs for quick A-to-Z reference. More than 46 leading consultants from health professions and nursing contributed to the enhancements of this edition. A bound-in bonus CD-ROM includes the features of the print edition in fully searchable format, over 48,000 audio pronunciations, approximately 50 anatomical animations, plus a free version of Stedman's Plus Medical/Pharmaceutical Spellchecker (a $99.00 value).
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