Mosby's Medical Dictionary

Over 56,000 entries?offer detailed definitions, as well as the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings?demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts Strict, common-sense alphabetical organization?and use of English for anatomy and physiology makes it easy to find key terms and definitions Approximately 5,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care, drugs, and nursing terminology Approximately 500 new and updated illustrations New information on population health Significant revisions of pharmacy material to update, improve, and flesh out content