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Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions,
Edition 12Editors: By Marie T. O'Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN
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15 May 2026
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Make sense of complex medical terms with this comprehensive reference! Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 12th Edition includes more than 56,000 authoritative definitions along with 2,450 illustrations — that’s twice the number of images found in other medical dictionaries. Appendixes in the book and online make it easy to look up frequently used information, and an enhanced eBook version includes animations, audio pronunciations, and more. Helping you communicate more effectively in the workplace, this dictionary is an indispensable reference for students, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
Key Features
- More than 56,000 entries offer detailed definitions as well as the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care
- More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts
- Convenient alphabetical organization makes it easy to find key terms and definitions
- Detailed appendixes provide useful information on normal lab values, drug calculations, NIC and NOC, symbols and abbreviations, infection control guidelines, and more that can be used throughout your health career
New Features
- NEW! 5,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care, drugs, and nursing terminology
- NEW! 500 new and updated illustrations are added to this edition
- NEW! New information on population health is included
- NEW! Updated pharmacy content includes significant revisions to improve and enhance the material on drugs
About the author
By Marie T. O'Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN, Rutgers University, College of Nursing, Coordinator of the Camden Nursing Program, Camden, NJ, USA
I. Color Atlas of Human Anatomy
II. Definitions A-Z
III. Illustration Credits
IV. Appendixes (at back of book)
1. Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)
2. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC)
3. Units of Measurement
4. Language Translation Guide
5. American Sign Language and Communications
6. Normal Reference Values
7. Nutrition
8. Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations
9. Range of Motion
10. Infection Control: CDC Isolation Guidelines
11. Diagnosis-Related Groups
Appendixes (on endsheets)
Spanish-French-English Equivalents of Commonly Used Medical Terms and Phrases
The Joint Commission Do Not Use Abbreviation List
Appendixes (on Evolve website)
Pharmacology
Herbs and Nutritional Supplements
Immunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, Canada 2012
Immunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, United States 2012
Medical Terminology
Normal Reference Laboratory Values
Symbols and Abbreviations
II. Definitions A-Z
III. Illustration Credits
IV. Appendixes (at back of book)
1. Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)
2. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC)
3. Units of Measurement
4. Language Translation Guide
5. American Sign Language and Communications
6. Normal Reference Values
7. Nutrition
8. Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations
9. Range of Motion
10. Infection Control: CDC Isolation Guidelines
11. Diagnosis-Related Groups
Appendixes (on endsheets)
Spanish-French-English Equivalents of Commonly Used Medical Terms and Phrases
The Joint Commission Do Not Use Abbreviation List
Appendixes (on Evolve website)
Pharmacology
Herbs and Nutritional Supplements
Immunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, Canada 2012
Immunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, United States 2012
Medical Terminology
Normal Reference Laboratory Values
Symbols and Abbreviations
ISBN:
9780443125591
Page Count:
2080
Retail Price
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Students and practitioners in nursing and all health professions
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