Stedman's Medical Dictionary

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The Fifth Edition of this widely-used medical dictionary is extensively updated, featuring over 51,000 entries that reflect the latest terminology in more than 30 rapidly growing health professions. It includes a comprehensive selection of terms relevant to the Nursing field, ensuring accuracy for students and practitioners alike. Key features include more than 4,000 new terms, over 900 enriched color images and photographs that enhance understanding, and detailed anatomical illustrations in a glossy insert. There are 65 valuable appendices across 11 sections, and new thumb tabs for quick A-to-Z reference. Each term includes written pronunciations to aid in mastering usage. Eye-catching icons identify terms with associated images, audio pronunciations, or combining forms, and British alternative spellings are also included. Contributions from over 40 leading consultants in nursing and health professions have further refined this edition. Additionally, a Bonus CD-ROM accompanies the book, offering audio pronunciations for nearly every term, anatomical animations from Primal Pictures, and essential search functionalities such as Index/Wordwheel Search and User Dictionary. The content is also available for PDA.