The Dictionary of Medical Terms is an indispensable practical reference for interns, nurses or trainees in any medical field and its clear explanations make it ideal for professionals learning English for Medicine, for A-Level and undergraduate students, and for home reference. Fields covered include surgery, general practice, hospitals, clinics, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and other specialisms, with example sentences for each entry, together with grammar notes and parts of speech. As well as technical language it also includes informal terms of the kind used between professionals or professionals and patients.