Webster′s New WorldTM Medical Dictionary - Softcover

MedicineNet.com

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028637348 ISBN 13: 9780028637341

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2000

Synopsis

The most up–to–date layman′s guide to medical terms, treatments, and pharmaceuticals

More Americans every day are focused on issues of health and well–being. While 10 years ago, most consumers accepted their doctor′s advice blindly, today many question their doctors carefully about procedures, drug therapy, diseases, and other medical concerns. As the country continues to move toward service provided by large health care organizations, more consumers will take responsibility for understanding their medical needs.

Webster′s New World is proud to offer an important new entry in the medical reference market – the Webster′s New World Medical Dictionary. Partnering with the doctors from MedicineNet.com, the Medical Dictionary takes advantage of the expertise of 50 doctors in 24 specialized fields ranging from pediatrics to pathology. Edited by an expert medical author, the Dictionary of Medical Terms is authoritative yet accessible to the layperson. This dictionary represents the most up–to–date medical reference on the market today.
∗ More than 7,500 medical terms, treatments, and medicines.
∗ More than 100 illustrations to clarify definitions and conditions
The book also features a CD–ROM for instant access to the dictionary and directly to the MedicineNet.com web site.

About this title

From the Back Cover

If your doctor used one of these terms, would you know what she was talking about? amenorrhea diverticula ganglion myalgia basal metabolic rate EBV GERD urolithiasis coarctation endoscope ketoacidosis WNL Here′s to Your Health! Webster′s New World(TM) Medical Dictionary is an invaluable resource that will help you make sense of all the confusing medical jargon, prepare for a doctor visit, research treatment options, and more. This up–to–date, easy–to–use reference was created through a unique partnership with MedicineNet.com and draws on expertise of more than 50 experts at this popular reliable health site.
∗ Packed with information about diseases, treatments, and medicines
∗ Includes appendices on vitamins and frequently used anatomical terms
∗ Features a handy list of abbreviations used on prescriptions
∗ Lists many health and medical organizations, groups, and associations
∗ Draws information from over 24 medical specialties ranging from pediatrics to pathology
Bonus CD–ROM Includes:
∗ A fully searchable electronic version of the text
∗ Links to MedicineNet.com′s directories of treatments and pharmaceuticals

About the Author

Since 1996, the MedicineNet.com network of U.S. board–certified physician writers and scientists have provided relevant, easy–to–read, in–depth medical information for consumers via our robust, user–friendly, interactive web site. MedicineNet.com works very hard to offer the very best doctor–produced health information on the Internet.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0028637348
• ISBN 13: 9780028637341
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416
• Editor: Waltz Mitzi