The popular, well- written, and comprehensive English-Chinese Handbook of Practical Medical Terms has benefited generations of medical practitioners, from medical students, nurses to experienced doctors. It has been most useful as a handy reference for those practitioners whose first language may not be English or those who wish to know the current Chinese nomenclature of a well-known medical term.The current edition has retained the characteristics of the previous editions, as a quick reference on relevant topics, but it has also incorporated newer medical terms that accompany the advance of medical technology. It remains an indispensable guide to the medical profession, and offers excellent value in terms of content, size and efficient reference.