Muir's Textbook of Pathology

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Muir's Textbook of Pathology, fully revised and updated in this sixteenth edition, sets a standard in this subject by outlining the scientific aspects that underlie pathological processes, relating these to specific organ systems and placing all in a context that the student of medicine or pathology can appreciate, understand and enjoy. This classic text sets a standard in this subject by outlining the scientific aspects that underlie pathological processes, relating these to specific organ systems and placing all in a context that the student of medicine or pathology can appreciate, understand and enjoy. The clearly defined and easy-to-follow structure, enhanced by numerous photographs and explanatory line diagrams, focuses on core material without neglecting novel concepts and up-to-the minute detail. A one-stop-shop in pathology, it reflects fully the integration of pathology into clinical teaching whether system or problem-based, and will take the student right through medical school and beyond to postgraduate training.

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CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE. Pathology and its role in medical science and practice. Cell structure, function and adaptation. Tissue injury and repair. Inflammation and immunology. Clinical genetics. Neoplasia. SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY. The cardiovascular system. The respiratory system. The lymphoreticular system and bone marrow. The gastrointestinal system. The liver, gallbladder and pancreas. The nervous system and the eye. The locomotor system. The kidneys. The female reproductive system. The breasts. The urinary tract and male reproductive system. The endocrine system. The skin. Infections.