Screen LibraryDiseases of the human body /
Provides an introduction to common human diseases and disorders. Taking a step-by-step approach, Tamparo explains the major categories of disease processes. She explores the major diseases and disorders of each body system and offers a brief review of the anatomy and physiology of that system, putti...
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F.A. Davis Company,
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| Publisher Address: | Philadelphia, PA : |
| Publication Dates: | [2016] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 6th edition. |
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| Summary: |
Provides an introduction to common human diseases and disorders. Taking a step-by-step approach, Tamparo explains the major categories of disease processes. She explores the major diseases and disorders of each body system and offers a brief review of the anatomy and physiology of that system, putting the information into context. A logical format for each disease entry follows that describes the disease or disorder, how it might be diagnosed and treated, and the likely consequences of the person experiencing it. --From publisher description. |
| Carrier Form: | xxiii, 510 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), forms ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 467-470) and indexes. |
| ISBN: |
9780803644519 (paperback) : 0803644515 (paperback) 9780803657915 0803657919 |
| Index Number: | RC46 |
| CLC: | R36 |
| Call Number: | R36/T159/6th ed. |
| Contents: | The disease process -- Integrative medicine and complementary therapies -- Pain and its management -- Infectious and communicable diseases -- Cancer -- Congenital diseases and disorders -- Mental health diseases and disorders -- Skin diseases and disorders -- Musculoskeletal diseases and disorders -- Nervous system diseases and disorders -- Endocrine system diseases and disorders -- Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems diseases and disorders -- Respiratory system diseases and disorders -- Digestive system diseases and disorders -- Urinary system diseases and disorders -- Reproductive system diseases and disorders -- Eye and ear diseases and disorders. |