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Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations,

Edition 8

Editors: Edited by Dorland and Sean Webb

Publication Date: 13 Sep 2022

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Quick, convenient shortcuts abound in the language of every health care setting, but these abbreviations and acronyms can be confusing and, if misunderstood or misused, can hinder effective communication. Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations, 8th Edition, takes the uncertainty out of using and interpreting the thousands of terms used in a multitude of medical specialties. Arranged alphabetically for quick reference, this up-to-date Dorland’s dictionary is an essential resource for virtually any medical abbreviation you may encounter.

Key Features

Provides more than 90,000 comprehensive definitions for acronyms, abbreviations, and symbols—in one reliable, easy-to-manage referenceContains C
OVID-19-related acronyms and abbreviations, both in a stand-alone section and incorporated throughout
Includes many new terms from a wide variety of fields such as billing and coding, pharmacy, pediatrics, epidemiology, microbiology, veterinary medicine, new medical societies and associations, and health-related government agencies
Features a separate section on symbols used as abbreviations
Lists abbreviations to avoid, including Joint Commission and Institute for Safe Medication Practices abbreviations that are not to be used
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Edited by Dorland and Sean Webb

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Abbreviations to Avoid
COVID-19 Acronyms and Abbreviations
AeZ Acronyms and Abbreviations

ISBN: 9780323932608

Page Count: 496

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Medical professionals; educators and students in all disciplines and therapeutic areas; health care and health information managers, administrators, and support staff; medical billers, coders, and transcriptionists; medical writers, editors, and researchers; library professionals; staff in health care related government institutions