Mosby's Pocket Dictionary 5.1.1

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This comprehensive, portable dictionary demonstrates a distinct and robust focus on nursing and health science terminology. It contains over 33,000 authoritative definitions encompassing diseases, procedures, equipment, drugs, and more.

With Mosby's® Pocket Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, users can better navigate the complexities of healthcare terminology. This resource delivers reliable health science information in an intuitive A-to-Z format, eliminating the frustration of locating sub-definitions. The inclusion of word roots and pronunciations enhances understanding and usage of medical terms, while alphabetized thumb tabs facilitate quick access to definitions.

• Over 33,000 current definitions ensure easy retrieval of essential information.
• A practical A-to-Z organization without subentries simplifies term finding.
• British spellings are provided for international users and American users seeking alternative spellings.
• The editorial expertise of Marie O’Toole, a seasoned lexicographer and nursing educator, contributes to a cohesive tone across the definitions.
• The compact size enhances portability and convenience for users on the go.
• A focus on nursing and health science terms makes this resource invaluable for both students and practitioners.
• Etymologies for most entries aid comprehension of medical terminology and vocabulary development.
• Pronunciations for key terms instill confidence in everyday use within professional settings.
• Conveniently screened thumb tabs expedite the location of entries.
• An accessible Spanish/English appendix and commonly used abbreviations enhance usability.

New to This Edition:
Approximately 1,700 refreshed or newly added terms reflect contemporary changes within medicine, nursing, and health professions.

Subscription Information:
An annual auto-renewing subscription is required for complete content access and updates. The subscription is priced at $39.99 per year. Payments will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. To avoid auto-renewal, users must disable this feature at least 24 hours before the current subscription ends. Subscription management options are available through device settings.

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Editor(s): Lynn Fitzgerald Macksey
Publisher: Mosby | Elsevier, Inc.