This reference contains over 60,000 entries encompassing the function and structure of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, along with disorders of the nervous system and the mind. The collection includes terminology used in psychiatric and neuroradiologic diagnosis and testing, including MRI, CAT, SPECT, and PET, as well as in treatments, such as electric stimulation, drugs, and herbs. Also contains words for surgical instruments, implantable stimulators, and spinal instrumentation, in addition to terminology for acute and chronic pain, aging, stroke, mood and personality disorders, substance abuse and counseling, mind/body connections, and genetic, degenerative, and traumatic disorders and diseases

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

This resource, in its Third Edition, features more than 100,000 entries of common as well as hard-to-find terms in the fields of: clinical and anatomical pathology, hematology, medical technology, blood banking, clinical chemistry, and histology. Authoritative, comprehensive and up-to-date, it is organized for fast and easy look-up. Appendices include expanded sections on culture media, laboratory tests, and normal lab values; additionally this reference provides sample reports and illustrations. This publication is also available as a CD-ROM/Book Bundle.

This new edition is the most comprehensive and most accurate source available for gynecology, obstetrics, and genetics terminology, including anatomical illustrations and appendix sections organized to help the busy medical language specialist find answers fast. The Third Edition also covers up-to-date information and new terms emerging in the field of medical genetics including genetic syndromes and congenital anomalies, as well as other terms used in genetic counseling. The main A-Z section lists terms in a main entry/subentry, cross-indexed format for easy access.