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General Medical Information - Databases & Web Sites

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Mayo Clinic Diseases & Conditions
Comprehensive guides on hundreds of conditions
MedlinePlus
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WebMD
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Medical Dictionaries

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary
Publication Date: 2017
Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations
Publication Date: 2016

Laboratory Test Reference

Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications
Publication Date: 2017
Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference
Publication Date: 2019