Dictionary of Biomedical Science

Need to know what "PCR" stands for? Forgotten what a "frozen section" is? Can't remember how to spell "actinomycetaceae"? Want to know when to use the "Baermann Technique"? Heard of "ACDP" but not sure what it is? This desk-aid answers all these questions about biomedical terms and jargon and many more.

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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.