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A concise guide to the essential language of medicine. More than 35,000 entries. Pronunciations provided for all entries. Covers brand names and generic equivalents of common drugs.
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary packs more than 35,000 entries filled with information into an easy-to-use paperback home and office guide to medical terminology. This up-to-date reference provides definitions for long-established terms and new words, including medical prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations. Brand names and generic equivalents of many commonly used medications are also included.
An abridged version of Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary. Some 35,000 entries in human and vet medicine. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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July 06, 2009: I'm taking Pharmacy courses, I purchased this to help with terminology, and definitions. It does not have enough info, i should have purchased Barron's
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April 13, 2009: This is a handy book for my work-related questions and quick reference access.