The Family Encyclopedia of Disease

That is the fastest and most accurate way to determine the cause, treatment, prevention, and exact nature of ailments, irritations, and diseases? How can you quickly learn the size, location, and function of any organ in the human body, as well as the conditions that can affect it? For answers to these and other health-related questions, the optimal source is The Encyclopedia of Disease.Written in plain English, fully illustrated, alphabetically organized, and packed with vital information, this single-volume resource serves as a repair manual for the body. More than a family medical guide to common illnesses, this book contains entries on newly discovered diseases, historically significant ones (such as the plague), injuries, and symptoms. From migraines to Marfan's disease, from xerophthalmia to X-linked diseases, from vitamin K to vomiting, The Family Encyclopedia of Disease answers the most important questions concerning human health succinctly and honestly. Each entry is extensively cross-referenced and indexed.