Select 2 medical dictionaries/Medical flashcards that are less than 5 years
old (Taber’s, Black’s, Stedman’s, Mosby’s, Saunder’s, Webster’s …) and type a review of
these dictionaries (about 300 words long in which you compare and contrast them)
Outline the major differences in these dictionaries (for example, do each include
etymologies, pronunciations, illustrations, appendices …) and tell how they differ in the
discussion of at least one disease or medical procedure that you select.
Explain which dictionary you prefer.
etymologies, pronunciations, illustrations, appendices …) and tell how they differ in the
discussion of at least one disease or medical procedure that you select.
Explain which dictionary you prefer.
Post your review to the discussion board forum and respond to 1 classmate.
Things to think about:
Things to think about:
• Were your dictionaries less than 5 years old?
• Did you include the edition and publication date of each dictionary?
• Did you include a comparison of the ways each dictionary presented a specific
disease or medical procedure?
Which one is preferable to you in helping you with your didactic course?
disease or medical procedure?
Which one is preferable to you in helping you with your didactic course?