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Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 12th Edition

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By Marie T. O'Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN
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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 f ...view more
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.
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9780443126703
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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.

New to this edition
  • 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

Key Features
  • 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

Author Information
By Marie T. O'Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN, Rutgers University, College of Nursing, Coordinator of the Camden Nursing Program, Camden, NJ, USA
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ISBN Number 9780443126703
Description Author List By Marie T. O'Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN, Rutgers University, College of Nursing, Coordinator of the Camden Nursing Program, Camden, NJ, USA
Copyright Year 2027
Edition Number 12
Format Book
Trim 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")
Imprint Elsevier
Page Count 2000
Publication Date 26 Jun 2026
Stock Status Available for Pre-Order
I. Color Atlas of Human Anatomy
II. Definitions A-Z
III. Illustration Credits
IV. Appendixes (at back of book)
1. Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)
2. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC)
3. Units of Measurement
4. Language Translation Guide
5. American Sign Language and Communications
6. Normal Reference Values
7. Nutrition
8. Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations
9. Range of Motion
10. Infection Control: CDC Isolation Guidelines
11. Diagnosis-Related Groups
Appendixes (on endsheets)
Spanish-French-English Equivalents of Commonly Used Medical Terms and Phrases
The Joint Commission Do Not Use Abbreviation List
Appendixes (on Evolve)
Pharmacology
Herbs and Natural Supplements
Immunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, Canada 2012
Immunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, United States 2012
Medical Terminology
Normal Reference Laboratory Values
Symbols and Abbreviations
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