Stedman's Medical Dictionary,   ISBN:9780781733908

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I got a Stedman's Dictionary with a class I'm taking and found it to be disappointing if you're just beginning to learn new terms. The definitions are longwinded and often abtuse. I didn't feel a flow of jumping from word to word and understanding what I'm reading without having to consult an online dictionary. This dictionary got me frustrated after looking up a few words.
I'm looking into purchasing a Mosby's since that seems to be the one online with the clearest, most concise definitions. I'll see how that turns out. The only advantage of Stedman's Medical Dictionary that I can tell is that it has about 100,000 terms in it, about double the Mosby's, so I would keep it around for once you're at an advanced level of learning.

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I have always wanted a good Medical Dictionary and this is it. It does helps you with the pronunciation of the words. It also explains a lot of breakdowns of the word.

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every med student needs a good dictionary and this one fit the bill for me. its too large to take with you. try tabers if you need something portable. this definitely helped me navigate first year, where it seemed like the profs were speaking a different language!

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Excellent reference material. Received in a timely manner and in excellent conditon. Thank you again!

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This is a good book. It provides basic information on many topics; however, it is not a worthwhile investment for a medical student. Medical students and doctors are held to a significantly higher standard of knowledge than this book (or really any book of this sort) can offer.

For quick reference you'll do better using UpToDate or any of the numerous electronic references avalable at any good medical school / teaching hospital.

If you are not looking for an MD level of knowledge then this isn't a bad book. Of course you could save your money and get the same thing off the web faster, but that is really personal preference.