Davies' medical terminology - John Loveday

This, the fifth edition of Dr Paul Davies' classic reference work, has been thoroughly updated and revised by Dr John Loveday. Whilst retaining the original character of the book, there are some major new changes for this edition.;To bring the book completely up-to-date new material has been added, particularly in areas where rapid advances have recently been made, eg clinical imaging, surgery, biochemistry, immunology and medical microbiology. The book has been reorganized and redesigned into succinct chapters for quick and easy reference. New abbreviations replace those that are now out of date and the glossary has been expanded. There are new sections on plurals, adjectives and anatomical terms.;With its condensed factual content and approachable style, "Davies's Medical Terminology" will remain invaluable to students in professions allied to medicine and to medical secretaries. It will continue to assist all those who are new to the medical language in acquiring a good working knowledge of the terms in current use.