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More than 250 new entries have been added with expanded coverage of radiology, cardiology, dentistry, medical ethics, and public health. Prev. ed.: 2015.

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Written by a team of medical experts, this market-leading dictionary offers clear and authoritative definitions for all aspects of medical science.
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Preface Preface Concise Medical Dictionary Appendix 1: SI Units Appendix 2: Biochemical reference values for blood Appendix 3: Biochemical reference values for urine Appendix 4: Biochemical reference values for faeces Appendix 5: Biochemical reference values for cerebrospinal fluid Appendix 6: Haematological reference values Appendix 7: Paediatric reference values Appendix 8: Medical certificates Appendix 9: Doctors' training grades Appendix 10: Inherited medical conditions Appendix 11: Units of alcohol Appendix 12: Street names for illicit drugs Appendix 13: Online medical resources Appendix 14: Abbreviations and symbols