Dictionary of Biomedical Science

1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-0-415-24138-0
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 454 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 1046 g

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.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Professional Practice & Development, and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gosling, Peter J.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik, Medizinische Werkstoffe
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Enzyklopädien, Nachschlagewerke, Wörterbücher

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Peter J. Gosling