This convenient, concise version of the best-selling "Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Professions" provides condensed definitions to incorporate only the most essential information. "Mosby's Pocket Dictionary" includes all of the information you need, including content on diseases, procedures, equipment, drugs, and so much more. Screened thumb tabs make it easy to locate definitions quickly, and a list of common medical abbreviations printed in the front and back covers make this a perfect reference for clinical practice.

Table of Contents

Color Atlas of Human Anatomy Definitions A-Z Illustration Credits Appendixes 1 Symbols 2 American Sign Language and Manual Communication 3 Health Promotion 4 General Resources

Reviews

"Although written primarily for healthcare students and practitioners, it also would be a terrific resource for laypersons.... This is a well done pocket dictionary. It is precise, easy to use, and now contains over 25,000 terms.... Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 Stars!" -Steven K. Hamick, BIS, RCP, RRT, AE-C (William Beaumont Hospitals), ? Doody's Review Service

"Mosby's pocket dictionary is an up-to-date guide to common terminology used in all healthcare professions. As a multi-disciplinary tool, this dictionary is a useful day-to-day reference for students of all disciplines and a variety of clinical environments." Nurse Education in Practice, October 2009