This is a great medical dictionary in a take-along style! Based on the 29th edition of what is universally acknowledged as the world's finest medical dictionary - "Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, the 26th Pocket Edition" covers all the must-know vocabulary, including 2,800 brand new terms. It also provides full colour illustrations and helpful charts and tables so all terminology is easy to understand. This reference gives readers instant, portable access to more than 33,000 of the very latest terms in all areas of healthcare.