McGraw-Hill dictionary of the life sciences

Over 20,000 entries to vocabulary of the biological sciences and 37 related disciplines, e.g., thermodynamics, cryogenics, and nuclear physics. Intended for professionals and lay public. Many terms drawn from the McGraw-Hill dictionary ofscientific and technical terns. Entry gives term, field, and definition About 800 illustrations. Miscellaneous appendixes, including taxonomic outlines.