Table Of ContentGuide for Readers. Abbreviations and Symbols. Editorial Board. Consultants. Contributors. 1. Nutritional Disorders. 2. Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders. 3. Gastrointestinal Disorders. 4. Hepatic and Biliary Disorders. 5. Musculoskeletal Disorders. 6. Pulmonary Disorders. 7. Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders. 8. Ophthalmologic Disorders. 9. Dental and Oral Disorders. 10. Dermatologic Disorders. 11. Hematology and Oncology. 12. Immunology; Allergic Disorders. 13. Infectious Diseases. 14. Neurologic Disorders. 15. Psychiatric Disorders. 16. Cardiovascular Disorders. 17. Genitourinary Disorders. 18. Gynecology and Obstetrics. 19. Pediatrics. 20. Disorders Due to Physical Agents. 21. Special Subjects. 22. Clinical Pharmacology. 23. Poisoning. Index.
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