Table of Contents

Preface
Credits
Concise Medical Dictionary
Appendix 1: SI Units
Appendix 2: Biochemical reference values for blood
Appendix 3: Biochemical reference values for urine
Appendix 4: Biochemical reference values for faeces
Appendix 5: Biochemical reference values for cerebrospinal fluid
Appendix 6: Haematological reference values
Appendix 7: Paediatric reference values
Appendix 8: Medical certificates
Appendix 9: Doctors' training grades
Appendix 10: Inherited medical conditions
Appendix 11: Units of alcohol
Appendix 12: Baby milk formulas
Appendix 13: Street names for illicit drugs
Appendix 14: Online medical resources
Appendix 15: Abbreviations and symbols

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