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Stedmans medical dictionary for the health professions and nursing

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The Fifth Edition of this popular medical dictionary is thoroughly updated with more than 51,000 entries, featuring more of the medical terminology used in over 30 of today's fastest growing health profession areas. You'll also find more comprehensive inclusion of entries suited for the Nursing field, with correct terminology for all Nursing students and practitioners.

Features include:

  • More than 4,000 new terms totaling 51,000 terms
  • More than 900 enriched color images and photographs add clarity and emphasis to terms
  • Detailed images by Anatomical Chart Company, included in a special glossy insert, enhance the comprehension of anatomical terms
  • 65 valuable appendices covering 11 sections
  • New precision-cut thumb tabs enable quick A-to-Z reference
  • Written pronunciations for every term help you master usage quickly
  • Eye-catching icons help identify terms that have associated images, have an audio pronunciation, or are combining forms
  • More British alternative spellings
  • More than 40 leading consultants from the fastest growing nursing and health professions contributed to the enhancements of this latest edition
  • Free 14 day Primal Anatomy DVD packaged in the back of the dictionary with Interactive Functional Anatomy

In addition, the Bonus CD-ROM packaged with the book includes all the features of the print edition and: An audio pronunciation for nearly every term Anatomical animations provided by Primal Pictures to help you comprehend key concepts further And the functionality you need:

  • Browse by Index/Wordwheel Search
  • Wildcard Search
  • Search in Definition
  • User Dictionary

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Reference Reviews, 01-MAR-06 -- "From the moment you open the front cover, it is obvious that the dictionary has been designed to be user-friendly and straightforward. A tremendous amount of care has gone into its production, making it a pleasure to use."

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Stedmans medical dictionary for the health professions and nursing

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Featuring more than 56,000 entries, this thoroughly updated Seventh Edition contains the medical terminology used in more than 30 of today's fastest growing health profession areas—plus comprehensive inclusion of entries suited for the nursing field. The book includes 1,000 enriched color images and photographs, a glossy insert with detailed images by Anatomical Chart Company, more than 65 appendices, and cut thumb tabs for quick A-to-Z reference. More than 70 leading consultants from health professions and nursing contributed to the enhancements of this edition.

Also included with the purchase is a free one-year subscription to Stedman's Online: Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing , which includes all the content from the print dictionary, as well as access to 5,600 images, more than 48,000 audio pronunciations, and 48 live action videos; along with a free version of Stedman's Plus Medical/Pharmaceutical Spellchecker (a $99.00 value).

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Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing (Hardback)

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Published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, United States (2011)

ISBN 10: 1608316920 ISBN 13: 9781608316922

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Book Description Hardback. Condition: New. Seventh, Standard Illustrated Edition. Language: English. Brand new Book. Reference Redefined. You have our word on it. Featuring more than 56,000 entries, this 7th Edition contains the medical terminology used in more than 30 of today's fastest-growing health profession areas-plus comprehensive inclusion of entries suited for the nursing field. More than 70 leading consultants from health professions and nursing contributed to the enhancements of this edition to ensure Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing is your go-to source for health reference. Key Features:A-to-Z organization, coupled with precision-cut thumb tabs, quickly leads you to a definition1,000 color images and photographs enhance definitions and aid in comprehensionDetailed Anatomical Atlas, included in a special glossy insert with detailed images by Anatomical Chart Company, provides a visual representation of anatomical termsNearly 65 valuable appendices cover critical areas such as dangerous abbreviations, units of measure, references values, and much moreWritten pronunciations assist you in spoken communicationEye-catching icons identify terms that have printed images or are combining formsBritish alternative spellings are providedAlso included with purchase is a free 3-month subscription to Stedman's Online, which includes all the content from the print dictionary and more- Superior keyword search functionality making accuracy instantaneousAccess to more than 5,600 images illustrating key medical terms and conceptsCustomize the product using My Stedman's: add terms, add notes to terms, save searches and illustrations - all features to provide you with a personal experience that meets your needsAudio icons displayed alongside approximately 42,000 terms let you hear correct pronunciations42 illuminating live-action videos from Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy present anatomy in motion. Seller Inventory # AAZ9781608316922

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