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.
Provides more than 90,000 comprehensive definitions for acronyms, abbreviations, and symbols—in one reliable, easy-to-manage reference.
Contains COVID-19-related acronyms and abbreviations, both in a stand-alone section and incorporated throughout.
Includes many new terms from a wide variety of fields such as billing and coding, pharmacy, pediatrics, epidemiology, microbiology, veterinary medicine, new medical societies and associations, and health-related government agencies.
Features a separate section on symbols used as abbreviations.
Lists abbreviations to avoid, including Joint Commission and Institute for Safe Medication Practices abbreviations that are not to be used.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. ii 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Preface - p. ii 6. Contents - p. iii 7. Symbols - p. iii 8. Abbreviations to Avoid - p. x 9. COVID-19 Acronyms and Abbreviations - p. xiii 10. Chapter 1: A - p. xvi 11. Chapter 2: B - p. 45 12. Chapter 3: C - p. 62 13. Chapter 4: D - p. 108 14. Chapter 5: E - p. 132 15. Chapter 6: F - p. 154 16. Chapter 7: G - p. 171 17. Chapter 8: H - p. 184 18. Chapter 9: I - p. 206 19. Chapter 10: J - p. 232 20. Chapter 11: K - p. 235 21. Chapter 12: L - p. 240 22. Chapter 13: M - p. 258 23. Chapter 14: N - p. 292 24. Chapter 15: O - p. 315 25. Chapter 16: P - p. 325 26. Chapter 17: Q - p. 366 27. Chapter 18: R - p. 369 28. Chapter 19: S - p. 389 29. Chapter 20: T - p. 424 30. Chapter 21: U - p. 448 31. Chapter 22: V - p. 455 32. Chapter 23: W - p. 465 33. Chapter 24: X - p. 471 34. Chapter 25: Y - p. 473 35. Chapter 26: Z - p. 474
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.
Provides more than 90,000 comprehensive definitions for acronyms, abbreviations, and symbols—in one reliable, easy-to-manage reference.
Contains COVID-19-related acronyms and abbreviations, both in a stand-alone section and incorporated throughout.
Includes many new terms from a wide variety of fields such as billing and coding, pharmacy, pediatrics, epidemiology, microbiology, veterinary medicine, new medical societies and associations, and health-related government agencies.
Features a separate section on symbols used as abbreviations.
Lists abbreviations to avoid, including Joint Commission and Institute for Safe Medication Practices abbreviations that are not to be used.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. ii 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Preface - p. ii 6. Contents - p. iii 7. Symbols - p. iii 8. Abbreviations to Avoid - p. x 9. COVID-19 Acronyms and Abbreviations - p. xiii 10. Chapter 1: A - p. xvi 11. Chapter 2: B - p. 45 12. Chapter 3: C - p. 62 13. Chapter 4: D - p. 108 14. Chapter 5: E - p. 132 15. Chapter 6: F - p. 154 16. Chapter 7: G - p. 171 17. Chapter 8: H - p. 184 18. Chapter 9: I - p. 206 19. Chapter 10: J - p. 232 20. Chapter 11: K - p. 235 21. Chapter 12: L - p. 240 22. Chapter 13: M - p. 258 23. Chapter 14: N - p. 292 24. Chapter 15: O - p. 315 25. Chapter 16: P - p. 325 26. Chapter 17: Q - p. 366 27. Chapter 18: R - p. 369 28. Chapter 19: S - p. 389 29. Chapter 20: T - p. 424 30. Chapter 21: U - p. 448 31. Chapter 22: V - p. 455 32. Chapter 23: W - p. 465 33. Chapter 24: X - p. 471 34. Chapter 25: Y - p. 473 35. Chapter 26: Z - p. 474
