Mosby's Medical Dictionary (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780443126703)

Make sense of complex medical terms with this comprehensive reference! Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 12th Edition includes more than 56,000 authoritative definitions along with 2,450 illustrations - that's twice the number of images found in other medical dictionaries. Appendixes in the book and online make it easy to look up frequently used information, and an enhanced eBook version includes animations, audio pronunciations, and more. Helping you communicate more effectively in the workplace, this reference is an indispensable reference for students, nurses, and healthcare professionals.

• More than 56,000 entries offer detailed definitions as well as the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care.
• More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts.
• Convenient alphabetical organization makes it easy to find key terms and definitions.
• Color Atlas of Human Anatomy includes clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P reference.
• Detailed appendixes provide useful information on lab values, pharmacology and clinical calculations, NIC and NOC, infection control guidelines, symbols and abbreviations, and more.

• NEW! 5,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care, drugs, and medical terminology.
• NEW! 500 new and updated illustrations are added to this edition.
• NEW! New information on population health is included.
• NEW! Updated pharmacy content includes significant revisions to improve and enhance the material on drugs.

Author: Marie T. O'Toole
ISBN-10: 0443126704
ISBN-13: 9780443126703
Publisher: Elsevier
Language: English
Published: 05/15/2026
Pages: 2032
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs