This A to Z of medical terms is the only full-colour medical dictionary and provides easy-to-follow explanations for over 5,500 terms, many of them illustrated to help understanding.
Inside you'll find more than just basic definitions; entries for conditions define the ailment, explain how it affects the person, and outline possible treatments. Key terms, such as heart disease, emphysema, and dialysis are accompanied by full-colour images. From exploring a dental abscess diagram to discovering the symptoms and causes of asthma, stay one step ahead of your family's ailments following this A-Z guide.
Fully updated and revised with the latest information on anatomical terms, disorders, essential tests, and drugs, so whatever you're dealing with, you're fully in the know.
- ISBN10 1409381064
- ISBN13 9781409381068
- Publish Date 1 July 2013
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 11 May 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Imprint DK
- Edition 3rd edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 608
- Language English