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Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations

  • 8th Edition - August 18, 2022
  • Editors: Dorland, Sean Webb
  • Language: English
  • Paperback ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 2 6 0 - 8
  • eBook ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 2 6 9 - 1

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… Read more

Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations

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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.