Reviews for Concise Colour Medical Dictionary (Oxford Paperback Reference)

The average rating for Concise Colour Medical Dictionary (Oxford Paperback Reference) based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2021-07-15 00:00:00 Gary S Cooper obviously haven't read this cover to cover! (but as i studied Medicine at uni, i probably know a lot of the contents, and have skim-read a lot of it.) i Bought this when i thought i would be doing a lot of freelance medical editing.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-11-17 00:00:00 Scott Corl Concise medical dictionary. (2010). Oxford: Oxford University Press. Citation By: Kristie Hofelich Ennis Type of Resource: Dictionary Call Number: R121 .C66x 2010 Content/Scope: This dictionary is a quick reference for all things medical. It includes illustrations and diagrams, and the 12,500 authoritative entries, appendices for SI units, biochemical units, commonly used medical abbreviations, and medical associations. Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The particular edition is edited by a team of medical professionals and is updated with the latest information. Oxford University Press has been publishing in some form since the invention of the printing press in the 15th century. They have sterling reputation for academic and reference publishing in particular, and operate as a worldwide authority in dictionaries specifically. Arrangement & Presentation: As all dictionaries, this one is alphabetically organized by term. There are multiple appendices included for various medical reference needs, like SI units and biochemical references. Full color diagrams are also included. Relation to Similar Works: Dictionaries are widely available in the library and classrooms alike; this is one of the few dedicated to medical terminology. Its updated diagrams will also be helpful resources. Accessibility/Diversity: The entries are are “jargon-free”, so will be more approachable for high school students. Cost: $5 Review Citation: Curtis, L. (2010). Oxford Concise Medical Dictionary (8th edition) (Vol. 24, pp. 38-39). Harlow: Emerald Group Publishing, Limited.