Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 9th Edition (PDF)

Author: Mosby

So much more than just a bestselling dictionary, Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 9^th Edition is a one-stop reference to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It features over 56,000 authoritative definitions, 45 appendixes, a color atlas of the human body, online resources, and more than 2,450 full-color illustrations – nearly three times more than any other dictionary available – making it an indispensible reference for students and professionals alike.

• UNIQUE! More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts.

• A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains 43 pages of clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P review and reference.

• Over 56,000 comprehensive, authoritative, high-quality definitions – including expanded definitions for selected entries, particularly major diseases, disorders, and procedures – offer the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care.

• 23 appendixes – 13 in the dictionary and 10 on the companion Evolve website – offer quick access to useful reference information, such as lab values, symbols and abbreviations, language translation guides, pharmacology, infection control standards, conversion tables, and clinical calculations.

• A strict, common-sense alphabetical organization with no subentries makes it easy to find key terms and definitions.

• NEW! Over 300 new and updated illustrations visually clarify key definitions and reflect current health care practice and equipment.

• NEW! Approximately 11,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care, drugs, and nursing terminology.

• NEW! Editor Marie O’Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN lends her expertise to this new edition, reviewing and revising all definitions and assembling a team of leading consultants and contributors.

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