Download or read book The Penguin Medical Encyclopedia written by Peter Wingate and published by Puffin. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This user-friendly and accessible guide provides extensively revised, updated definitions and discussions of medical and scientific terms dealing with the body and mind, with drugs and surgery, and with the history, institutions, and vocabulary of the medical profession. New material on the heart, inflammation, relaxation, and vitamins are included, in addition to a clear explanation of the principles involved in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions. 23 line drawings.