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American Medical Association Complete Medical Encyclopedia

The American Medical Association, 2003

Written by the American Medical Association, it covers thousands of medical terms in A-Z format.

It contains and explains hundreds of different surgical procedures and tests, as well as the benefits and potential side effects of drugs and treatments. Recent contemporary topics included are; genetic research, robotic surgery, brain imaging, alternative medicine, nutrition, mental health, and cosmetic surgery.