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Dictionary of the meanings and derivations of terms, abbreviations, mnemonics, and slang used in and about medicine.

Reviews

"This book fills a gap in the knowledge of every doctor, but it is more than a dictionary. Each derivation and origin is described in a way that combines superb English with a style and attraction that enthralls the reader. In reading the work, I started at the beginning and thought that I should skip one or two entries. Not a bit of it. I read every word, and I think it ought to be compulsory reading for every medical student. This is not a chore, because when you read the first few entries you will clamor for more and will persist in your thirst for knowledge - and enjoy yourself immensely, as I did." -Lord Smith of Marlow, President of the Royal College of Surgeons, 1973-1977