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| Author: Donald Venes
Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
Category: Book
List Price: $39.95
Buy New: $27.68
You Save: $12.27 (31%)
Rating:  127 reviews
Sales Rank: 115
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 20 Rev Ind
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 2788
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.8 x 2.4
ISBN: 0803612079
Dewey Decimal Number: 610.3
EAN: 9780803612075
Publication Date: February 14, 2005
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| Customer Reviews:
 Incredible collection July 8, 2005
43 out of 45 found this review helpful
Although Stedman's dictionary seems to be the preference for most medical schools, Taber's actually contains a lot more words than Stedman's. To be fair, there isn't much competition when it comes to medical dictionaries, it's either Stedman's or Taber's. Stedman's update is usually 4 to 5 years, but you'll only notice the lack of new words if you're in the research field. Taber's tends to release a new edition every year or two, plus you get more words at a lower price. In terms of the definitions in Taber's, it's written to be just a bit more considerate for the layman. Whereas in Stedman's, you would probably need to be at least a medical student or higher to make the most use of it. Best solution is to get both, at least one of the two definitions will make better sense to you.
The best medical dictionary for practical use March 2, 1999
40 out of 42 found this review helpful
I continue to use this book, after 5 years in private practice. It is fast, concise and still amazes me at its depth.I've just recommended it to my brother who is begining his EMT training.
tablers cyclopedic medical dictionary 18th ed. January 23, 2000
31 out of 34 found this review helpful
This dictionary is great for college students. It is lightwieght, sturdy and yet has many detailed pictures to clarify the definitions
A must have for any Nursing student June 19, 2004
31 out of 32 found this review helpful
I can't tell you how invaluable this book is to me. It is safe to say I would be lost without it. I am in a bridge nursing program (RN-Masters) and have never worked in the medical feild before. Upper division textbooks are usually unhelpful because they contain no glossary at the back of the book. If your books are the same way this book is a necessity!Definitions are in plain english rather than crazy medical jargon so you rarely have to filp pages to define words in the definition of the original word in question. Even better are the multitude of pictures and diagrams that really solidify your understanding of select terms. There are some additional niceties specifially for nurses or nursing students. The appendix is filled with useful nursing guides such as:
1. Nutrition and dietary refrence values
2. Herbal medicines and their uses
3. Normal refrence laboratory values
4. Prefixes and suffixes
5. Latin and Greek nomenclature
6. Medical abbreviations
7. Units of measurement
8. Mini English-Spanish-French dictionary inclusive of specific medical phrases that may be used on the job
9. Classification of poisons and poisoning, including pathology, symptoms, and medical treatment
10. Addresses for health care resources and organizations, and nursing organizations
11. NIC and NOC lists
12. Nursing diagnosis
13. Conceptual models and theories of nursing Those additional resources alone are worth the price of this book. You may be on a tight budget, but this is one book you cannot afford to be without.
 DISCOVER ITS PORTABILITY AND POWER August 20, 2002
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
When the theme is Medical Dictionary, Dorland's and Stedman's often come to mind. No doubt, both are very good. But the truth is that apart from their CD-ROM versions, one may require the services of a powerlifter in order to lug either of the two around. This is where 'Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary' proves to be a winner. It delivers a near Stedman's (or Dorland's) output for half the weight. It is concise, accurate, and well-illustrated. Unless you are a medical transcriptionist, there is little (or no) need for a giant or pocket-sized dictionary if you already own Taber's.
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