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This is a comprehensive reference guide to more than 100 health and medical conditions. In addition to general medical information, each report features practical information ranging from making informed health decisions to “Living with” a particular medical condition. Each report has been physician-reviewed to ensure medical accuracy and timeliness.
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Preface |  Explanatory Notes |  Abbreviations Used in This Book |  The History and Etymology of Medical English |  Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms |  Pronunciation Symbols |  Signs and Symbols |  A Handbook of Style

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