Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations

8th Edition

Dorland, Sean Webb
Elsevier
496 pages
ISBN: 9780323932608
September 2022

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. This dictionary takes the uncertainty out of using and interpreting the thousands of terms used in a multitude of medical specialties. Arranged alphabetically for quick reference, it is an essential resource for virtually any medical abbreviation you may encounter.