A dictionary containing explanations of nearly 10,000 medical and surgical terms and concepts, for use either as a home reference book or a professional aid. Straightforward definitions are followed by more extensive information, and there is a detailed cross-reference system.
Fully revised and updated, this new fifth edition is the perfect guide for those studying biology, either at school or university. Containing many new entries, and with biographical entries on key scientists, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry.- Over 4,700 clear and concise entries - Over 50 pages of new material for this fifth edition, with all existing entries fully revised and updated - Feature articles on important topics such as genetically modified organisms - Chronologies chart the discoveries in the main fields of the subject
No home should be without one certainly applies to this splendid medical dictionary.' Journal of the Institute of Health Education . Excellent layout and jargon-free style should commend it to a wide variety of readers.' Nursing Times. This superb new colour edition of the Concise Medical Dictionary provides 10,000 clear, concise entries covering all the major medical and surgical specialities. It is ideal both as a home reference book and as an aid to all those working in the medical and allied professions.
Authoritative and up-to-date, this popular dictionary is an ideal reference for both students and non-scientists. Now fully revised and substantially expanded for this new edition, the Concise Science Dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry,physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy, as well as common terms from mathematics and computing. With 9,500 clear and concise entries, the dictionary also incorporates the latest developments in fields such as genetics, molecular biology, cosmology, particle physics, and fullerene chemistry. Newmaterial includes biographical entries, box features, chronologies, and tables; and appendices cover the periodic table, tables of SI units, and classifications of the plant and animal kingdoms.
Approximately 8500 entries to terminology used "by nurses, therapists, radiographers, and those in similar professions." Concise definitions with pronunciation indicated. Also gives biographical notations, trade names of drugs, and acronyms. Miscellaneous appendixes.
Reflecting the expanding vocabulary in science, this collection of dictionaries makes a wealth of terms from various scientific disciplines accessible to both non-scientists and scientists. Praised as "an essential book" by The New Scientist, these newly expanded dictionaries focus on specific branches of science. Each entry is written in a clear and explanatory style, providing straightforward definitions along with valuable background information. An extensive cross-referencing system allows readers to understand each term within a broader context. The dictionaries also include tables of essential scientific information and line drawings to clarify complex concepts. The updated biology dictionary features over 2,500 entries covering terms in biology, biophysics, biochemistry, and key medical and paleontological terms, incorporating recent advancements in genetics, molecular biology, and immunology. The chemistry dictionary contains over 3,000 entries on terms in chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry, reflecting the latest developments in techniques, concepts, and materials. The physics dictionary includes over 2,700 entries on terms in physics, mathematics, astrophysics, metallurgy, electronics, and physical chemistry, with new additions from nuclear and particle physics, quantum theory, and solid-state physics. These dictionaries are indispensable for anyone seeking concise and accurate definitions in biology, ch