Dictionary of endocrinology and related biomedical sciences /

Martin has created a unique and useful reference source for endocrinologists, clinicians, and biomedical researchers. Her dictionary draws together concepts from a variety of fields such as endocrine physiology, pharmacology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, and genetics. In developing this work, she took information from several scholarly journals and textbooks as well as commercial catalogs. In-depth definitions include chemical structures, commonly cited acronyms, and cross-references. Rapidly changing terminology in medicine and related biological sciences makes this reference best suited for working specialists. Recommended for medical and research collections.