Dorland’s Pocket Medical Dictionary 30th South Asia Edition

Dorland’s Pocket Medical Dictionary 30th South Asia Edition

Dorland’s Pocket Medical Dictionary, 30th Edition – South Asia Edition is a concise, portable and dependable guide to commonly used medical terminology. Published by Elsevier India, it brings essential content from the internationally respected Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary into a convenient pocket reference.

Continuously published for more than 120 years, Dorland’s medical dictionaries are widely used by students and healthcare professionals. This edition contains more than 36,000 entries covering anatomy, physiology, diseases, syndromes, investigations, procedures, pharmacology and the language used across medical specialties.

The 30th Edition incorporates nearly 2,000 new and revised entries, 30 new illustrations and an expanded section explaining combining forms in medical terminology. A 32-page collection of anatomical plates and 257 full-color illustrations help readers understand important structures and concepts.

Its compact paperback format makes it suitable for carrying to the classroom, laboratory, hospital ward, clinic or office. Definitions are concise enough for quick consultation while retaining the accuracy required for study and professional communication.

Key Features

• Authoritative 30th South Asia Edition
• Contains more than 36,000 medical entries
• Includes nearly 2,000 new and revised entries
• Provides concise and dependable medical definitions
• Features 257 full-color medical illustrations
• Includes 30 newly added illustrations
• Contains a 32-page collection of anatomical plates
• Includes an expanded section on combining word forms
• Covers terminology from basic and clinical medical sciences
• Explains diseases, syndromes, drugs and procedures
• Helps improve medical spelling and vocabulary
• Useful for reading textbooks, journals and clinical records
• Convenient A-to-Z arrangement for quick reference
• Portable and sturdy paperback format
• Suitable for students and healthcare professionals

Terminology Covered

• Anatomy and anatomical structures
• Physiology and body functions
• Pathology and disease processes
• Clinical medicine
• Surgery and surgical procedures
• Pharmacology and drug terminology
• Microbiology and infectious diseases
• Biochemistry and laboratory medicine
• Immunology and genetics
• Cardiology and cardiovascular medicine
• Neurology and neuroscience
• Respiratory medicine
• Gastroenterology and hepatology
• Nephrology and urology
• Endocrinology and metabolism
• Obstetrics and gynaecology
• Paediatrics
• Dermatology
• Psychiatry
• Orthopaedics
• Ophthalmology
• ENT and head-and-neck medicine
• Radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Dentistry and oral health
• Nursing and allied-health terminology

Useful For

• Understanding unfamiliar medical terms
• Checking correct medical spelling
• Learning prefixes, suffixes and word roots
• Interpreting common clinical terminology
• Reading medical textbooks and journal articles
• Understanding prescriptions and clinical records
• Preparing assignments and case presentations
• Improving medical communication skills
• Quick reference during classes and clinical placements
• Developing professional medical vocabulary

Recommended For

• MBBS and BDS students
• Nursing and BSc Nursing students
• Pharmacy students
• Physiotherapy students
• Medical laboratory science students
• Paramedical and allied-health students
• Medical interns and junior doctors
• Nurses and healthcare professionals
• Medical writers and translators
• Teachers and clinical instructors
• Medical colleges, nursing institutes and libraries

Book Information

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