The American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary
The American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary

Author: American Heritage Dictionary

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 968

ISBN-13:

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A reference defining medical and scientific terms for lay readers as well as those working in health- and medicine-related fields, law, and the insurance industry. Includes an index of selected main entries that have extensive subentries in traditional dictionaries to help users familiar with that arrangement. Lists current and topical terms, such as "Zoloft" and "acupressure," and has biographical entries for about 300 pioneering scientists. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary
The American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary

Author: Thomas Lathrop Stedman

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 952

ISBN-13:

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This comprehensive dictionary of medical words and phrases is intended for use by health-care consumers, students, and professionals as well as anyone who wants to keep up with the burgeoning new terminology found in today's medical news. Entry words are clearly defined, up-to-date, and free of confusing jargon. This second edition contains more than 1,300 new words reflecting the latest tests (virtual colonoscopy), diseases (SARS), treatments (photodynamic therapy), and technology (Gamma Knife). Hundreds of commonly prescribed and over-the-counter medications are covered, and definitions have been revised to reflect state-of-the-art medical research and practice. The expanding vocabulary of health-care management and policy is included, along with common medical abbreviations and medical biographies. Ninety clearly labeled illustrations and tables complement the text. The frontmatter includes a summary of medical conditions and subgroups for quick reference, making this complete, accessible reference even more versatile. - More than 45,000 authoritative, easy-to-understand definitions - Up-to-date medical vocabulary, including prescription drugs, common brand names, and health policy terms - Informative charts and illustrations - All medical specialties and areas of interest, including alternative medicine, obstetrics, and genetics - An essential family reference with the latest words and terms

Stedman's CPT Dictionary
Stedman's CPT Dictionary

Author: American Medical Association

Publisher: American Medical Association Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781603591522

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This expanded Second Edition of AMA Stedman's CPT(R) Dictionary will enhance readers' understanding of CPT(R) code descriptions and improve coding efficiency. Developed by the American Medical Association's CPT(R) experts in conjunction with Stedman's, this essential coding reference now contains newly customized definitions of medical terms used in CPT(R) code descriptors. Definitions are organized by the eight CPT(R) sections, allowing the user to locate a term and understand its meaning within a particular codebook section. New features include an additional 40 illustrations, the addition of more than 1,000 new terms for a total of over 9,000 definitions, and updated appendices listing critical information regarding medical synonyms, eponyms, abbreviations, and terminology.

A Short Course in Medical Terminology
A Short Course in Medical Terminology

Author: Judi L. Nath

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2020-05-01

Total Pages: 461

ISBN-13: 1284403017

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Retaining its logical organization, body systems approach, and focus on word parts, word building, and word analysis; this Fourth Edition of A Short Course in Medical Terminology reflects current medical usage and is now even more concise, student-friendly, and accessible. This edition features an enhanced art and design program, a more standardized chapter structure, and a vast array of in-text and online learning resources that help students master the language of medicine as they prepare for practice in today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Stedman's Concise Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions
Stedman's Concise Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions

Author: Thomas Lathrop Stedman

Publisher: Stedman's

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 1416

ISBN-13:

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Featuring about 48,000 entries and 400 illustrations, most in full color, Stedman's Concise Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions, Illustrated, Fourth Edition with CD-ROM gives access to the core language of medicine and allied health, including terminology, definitions, useful images, tabular material, and valuable appendix sections. This new edition includes select nursing terminology, alternative British spellings, and Canadian content. This new edition of Stedman's Concise Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions is the ultimate quick-reference, core vocabulary resource for students, educators, and practitioners in the health professions. For super-quick reference, Concise on CD comes with every copy.

Stedman's Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms & Symbols
Stedman's Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms & Symbols

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781782682479

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Identify current abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols quickly and easily. Gain immediate access to medical terms that help you comply with the new JCAHO mandate for standardized hospital abbreviations. You'll have thousands of new abbreviations for a wide range of specialties, including anatomy, physiology, internal medicine, pathology, laboratory medicine, organisms, infectious diseases, plastic surgery, ENT, dentistry, alternative medicine, endocrinology, and more, right at your fingertips!