The sixth edition of this best-selling dictionary, which has already sold over 340,000 copies in previous editions, has been fully revised and updated with all recent medical advances. It is indispensable both as a home medical guide and as an aid for all those working in the medical and allied professions. The entries are clearly laid out and jargon-free, making the book both accessible and informative. Over 10,000 clear and concise entries cover all major medical and surgical specialities. The dictionary reflects recent developments in the medical field, covering new drugs in clinical use, as well as new advances in genetics, infertility treatment, cancer, organ transplantation, and BSE.