Melloni's illustrated dictionary of medical abbreviations

the long version

"Melloni's Illustrated Dictionary of Medical Abbreviations is an up-to-the-minute reference to medical abbreviations featuring authoritative definitions detailed with Dr. Melloni's world famous single-concept illustrations. Many of the definitions are expanded to provide a better understanding of the terms. All the entries have been compiled from the very latest medical books and journals to ensure their currency and accuracy. The volume, therefore, provides an outstanding reference for practising physicians - as well as nurses, paramedics and many others involved in the world of medicine."--Jacket.