Dictionary of Medical Terms

Over 16,000 medical terms defined in plain language, with pronunciation, word breaks, part of speech and the origin of each entry. Covers anatomy and physiology, diseases, symptoms, drugs and investigations, together with the informal and everyday terms patients actually use, which makes it the book to reach for in a nursing history or a ward round. Includes illustrated pages on the body systems and a pronunciation guide. Fourth edition, reprinted 2007.