Dictionary of Biomedical Science

ISBN-13: 9780415237239 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 454 str.

Peter J. Gosling

Opis

Do you want to know what inherited defect causes thalassaemia? Do you understand the significance of "resistance" when applied to microbiology? Can you say what a "frozen section" really is? The Dictionary of Biomedical Sciences answers all these questions and more. This informative, practical guide contains over 8000 entries that define all the basic principles of biomedical sciences, together with a wealth of other information. It reflects current practice in all aspects of biomedical science and includes variant spellings, punctuation, abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, nomenclature, prefixes and suffixes and covers the field in a concise, clear and authoritative manner.

Spis treści

Preface Introduction. Abbreviations. Pronunciation Guide. Dictionary. Bibliography. Appendices: Reference Ranges, Metric Conversions, and Organizations of Biomedical Science.

O autorze

Peter J. Gosling