Dictionary of Parasitology

By Peter J. Gosling
Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 408
Publication Date: 2005-06-24
Sales Rank: 2289180
ISBN / ASIN: 0415308550
EAN: 9780415308557
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: CRC

Book Description:
The Dictionary of Parasitology reflects current practice in all aspects of parasitology and includes spellings, punctuation, abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, nomenclature, prefixes, and suffixes. It assigns entries to the primary divisions of parasitology: human, veterinary, plant, insect, or fish. Including more than 11,500 entries, often with referral to related terms, as well as a wealth of other relevant information, this work provides the depth of knowledge that makes it an informative and useful volume for beginners and experts, as well as for writers and editors of scientific texts. Entries cover control measures, immunology, physiology, pharmacology, etc