Dictionaries
- Concise Medical Dictionary
This best-selling and market-leading dictionary contains over 12,000 clear and concise entries, covering all aspects of medical science. - Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science & Medicine
This dictionary covers all the major areas of sports science and medicine including: anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports psychology, sports sociology, sports injuries, and training principles. - Dictionary of Nursing
In addition to specific nursing terms, there are many entries in the fields of medicine, anatomy, physiology, psychiatry, nutrition, and pharmacology (including new drugs recently introduced into medical practice).
Encyclopedias
- Encyclopedia of Medical Anthropology: Health and Illness in the World's CulturesDescribes the cultural practices relevant to health in the world's cultures and provides an overview of important topics in medical anthropology.
- Encyclopedia of the Human BrainA single source for information on the human brain covering anatomy, physiology, neuropsychology, clinical neurology, neuropharmacology, evolutionary biology, genetics, and behavioral science.
- Gale Encyclopedia of MedicineIncludes information on more than 1,700 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics. Written for a general audience with an authoritative tone.
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