Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary: Non-indexed

Pros: Comprehensive, well organized, excellent definitions and many additional helps.

Cons: Nope, no cons, this is the medical dictionary you're looking for

The Bottom Line: Buy this book for the most complete and considerate medical dictionary out there.

Review: I never worked in a hospital that didn’t keep a copy of Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary on every floor. Taber’s is a wonderful resource for anyone seeking definitions related to healthcare terminology, in addition to being of much broade ...

Pros: The most comprehensive medical dictionary you can find!

Cons: They may stop making it:(

The Bottom Line: A quick and easy reference for all your medical questions, from the simple to the complex. There's even pictures to help with the information provided!

Review: Working for an insurance company, I deal with a lot of medical bills and records. Often times I run into a medical term or condition that I am unfamiliar with. Being the non-medical background person that I am, I have to rely on sources other than my...

Pros: Definitions, symptoms, treatments, diagnoses, full-colored illustrations

Cons: none

Review: Everyone should have a Taber's Medical Dictionary in their household. Taber's is especially great for those who are students or clinicians in nursing and other allied health professionals. It provides definition of medical terminology, diagnoses,...

Pros: etymology :), many photos, MONDO appendix

Cons: none..this book rocks!

Review: As L L Cool J would say, "Don't call it a comeback. I've been here for YEAAARS." Don't call Taber's cyclopedic medical dictionary a dictionary. It's waay more than that. (For simplicity's sake, I'll call it a dictionary for the rest of this...

Pros: Understandable definitions, Illustrations, Reference Information in Appendix

Cons: Some Complex Terms Omitted or Definitions Over-simplified

The Bottom Line: Overall, I would highly recommend the reference text for every student and household.

Review: Ever wonder what your physician has attempted to explain to you? Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary will help convert "medicaleze" into understandable terms. Medical dictionaries aren't just for health care professionals anymore. This one is a must...

Pros: Nice diagrams and a lot of content

Cons: None

Review: When I was studying medicine in college this dictionary was recommended. Almost every medical word you can think of can be found in this dictionary. I also liked the diagrams, such as if you wanted to know what a mast cell looked like or where the...

Pros: Thorough information and many great appendixes.

Cons: A few things are unclear and the etymology could still be better.

Review: Brim says it pretty thoroughly. I have a some additional to add to what he said. His review should be read as well, since I will not duplicate his information and will not give the thorough explanation of all the appendixes. He clearly states what the...