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Human Biology is a key subject of study in all the subjects related to medicine from radiology to pharmacology. This is the first student dictionary devoted to the subject.

The third edition of the Collins Dictionary of Biology has been completely revised and updated to take in the latest developments on biology from the Human Genome Project to advancements in cloning. The bestselling dictionary of biology, designed for advanced school students, undergraduates, and all who have an interest in the life sciences.

The 'Collins Dictionary of Biology', an established reference work, has now been revised, updated and expanded to reflect developments in this rapidly advancing science, especially in the area of genetics. The Dictionary is designed for advanced school students and for undergraduates. It is also a valuable resource for all who have an interest in the life sciences.

This edition is designed to support students throughout their advanced human biology studies. It contains: fully revised and updated chapters to reflect both specification changes and scientific advances; new chapters on biotechnology, growth and ageing and genes and disease; feature boxes providing applications of human biology; key skills assignments at the end of each chapter; examination questions from all major awarding bodies.

Web-linked Dictionary Biology This completely revised and updated edition is designed for advanced high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who have an interest in the life sciences, from recent advances in genetics to theories of evolution. Includes more than 6,500 entries and illustrations Covers all the major fields within biology, including anatomy, biochemistry, ecology, evolutionary theory, genetics, genomics, proteomics, molecular biology, physiology, and taxonomy Now includes numerous useful links to authoritative Web sites to further expand research in the field Contains biographical details of important biologists

The biology of the human species attracts enormous interest, not only from students of human biology but also from readers in the general public. The new edition of The ESSENTIAL DICTIONARY OF HUMAN BIOLOGY brings together in one volume over 3500 definitions of terms relating to all areas of human biology, including anatomy, physiology, biotechnology, anthropology, archaeology, demography, nutrition, genetics and molecular biology. Revised and updated to support the new HUMAN PERSPECTIVES series, the second edition includes entries of the new terminology used across all six units of the Human Biology course in Western Australia. It will also meet the needs of senior secondary students in other states, undergraduates and anyone interested in the science of human biology.