Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions

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Make sense of complex medical terms with this comprehensive reference! Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 12th Edition includes more than 56,000 authoritative definitions along with 2,450 illustrations ― that’s twice the number of images found in other medical dictionaries. Appendixes in the book and online make it easy to look up frequently used information, and an enhanced eBook version includes animations, audio pronunciations, and more. Helping you communicate more effectively in the workplace, this dictionary is an indispensable reference for students, nurses, and healthcare professionals._x000d_
More than 56,000 entries offer detailed definitions as well as the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care_x000d_
More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts_x000d_
Convenient alphabetical organization makes it easy to find key terms and definitions_x000d_
Detailed appendixes provide useful information on normal lab values, drug calculations, NIC and NOC, symbols and abbreviations, infection control guidelines, and more that can be used throughout your health career