Dorland's Pocket Medical Dictionary with CD-ROM

Since 1898, Dorland's Pocket Medical Dictionary has continuously maintained the standard as the world's most convenient, user-friendly, portable reference on medical terminology. Thoroughly revised to reflect the latest advances in medicine, this 28th edition delivers the accurate, clear, up-to-date definitions you expect from Dorland's - in a highly compact, easy-to-use format. Bonus software lets you add hundreds of thousands of medical terms to your computer's spell-checker.

Key Features

Is based on Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary - the world's most authoritative, trusted medical dictionary - for completeness and accuracy you can depend on.
Includes a 32-page insert of full-color anatomical illustrations to help you understand bodily structures and their definitions.
Features the most portable format of any medical dictionary on the market.
Offers thumb tabs as well as color headwords and guidewords to expedite reference.

New to this Edition

Incorporates sweeping updates to reflect the latest medical terms, including the newest drugs.
Contains the latest edition of Dorland’s Electronic Medical Speller - a $79.95 value - at no added cost, allowing you to quickly and easily add hundreds of thousands of medical terms to your computer's spell checker.
Presents anatomy terms in a new format that eliminates the need for cumbersome tables.
Adds 231 new full-color illustrations throughout the book to more vividly depict visual concepts.

Related Titles

Dorland's/Gray's Pocket Atlas of Anatomy
Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 31st Edition
Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 4th Edition

Author Information
By Dorland

Table of Contents
Preface
Notes on the Use of This Dictionary
Medical Etymology
Vocabulary
The Human Body—Highlights of Structure and Function