Pathology: Basic and Systemic

This brand new, unique pathology textbook provides medical students with expert information on everything that they need to understand about the crucial links between basic biological science and the practice of medicine. Enormous value for money, students essentially get two books for the price of one: the first covers all essential basic science and the second applies this knowledge to appropriate clinical settings. The systemic approach in part two complements the modern curriculum perfectly. Professor Woolf with over 40 years experience teaching pathology writes with the same clear style that made Cells Tissues and Disease a best sellerComprehensive resource conbined with graphic features to assist with rapid revision. Solid basic science foundation provides firm understanding of scientific background to pathology before moving on to system-based chapters. Superb four colour illustrations makes assimilating comples information easier and saves valuable time when revising for exams. Over 420 true to life colour photographs of human tissue clearly show gross and microscopic detail. Keywords are highlighted throughout the text making them fast and easy to find. Key information is presented in colour-coded boxes for easy retrieval and retention. Glossaries of dermatological, neurological and pathological nomenclature provide a fatst reference to terminology. Colour coded boxes describe macroscopic and microscopic features of major diseases and laboratory findings consistently throughout the text. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.