Taber's Medical Dictionary

Irene joy · Apr 27, 2007

I have taber's medical dictionary. I bought it about the same time I started A&P. I found it really useful, not just for that class, but for micro and anything relating to pathophysiology. The nice thing is, sometimes it's a lot quicker to look something up in taber's then to search through your textbook for the definition of something. I would say, buy it, you'lle use it for years.

bookworm1 · Apr 27, 2007

I have the Taber's in book form. I used it throughout my prereq's and found it invaluable! I prefer the book form because sometimes I do not have my computer when I am studying (like, when I take the kids to the park to play). Also, I use it in my 'free time' and review some medical terminology. Weird, I know :bugeyes: .

TemperStripe · Apr 27, 2007

Thanks for the info! Irene joy, do you have the book, CD, or online version?

Thanks for the posts so far!

Galore · Apr 27, 2007

You may want to check with your nursing program. I just got done buying all my books and one of my courses had a specific dictionary as a required text (Encyclopedia & Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, & Allied Health by Miller-Keane). Also, whatever you choose to buy, make sure you check and see if cheaper used versions are available online (half.com, amazon). I got mine significantly cheaper and it's in flawless condition.

TemperStripe · Apr 27, 2007

Thanks for the response! The class book list just says "a good medical dictionary..." and doesn't really say what kind. Maybe I could just get one of those cheaper Webster's? I saw them advertised for about $8.00 used. Not sure...I kind of think I want to go all out since I'll probably be using it a lot. Thoughts?

elisabeth · Apr 27, 2007

I'm not in school yet, but I was required to by Taber's for a medical terminology class. Sometimes I flip through it and read it for fun. :) I have just the book, but I purchased it new and it came with a code for free online access to Taber's for a year. I may eventually get it for my Palm TX, but I want to wait and see what my program requirements are.

The medical dictionary is nothing like a regular dictionary. It does make for interesting reading, though!

dorselm · Apr 27, 2007

I'm a first semester nursing student and our class was required to buy Taber's. I can't compare it to any other book but it's pretty good. I have it on PDA and instead of having to lug a big book around, I just type in what I want and it's there. Tabers is very good and I use it everyday I'm in class.

KrysyRN, BSN · Apr 27, 2007

I have Taber's on my PDA and use it constantly. I also have an older book version (probably 10 years old) and a Mosby's dictionary that's about 10 years old. The Mosby's is significantly larger in size than Taber's, but it's filled with tons of pics and great info. I really like both and would highly recommend getting a book version of either one. As far as an on-line subscription, I'm not sure sure I'd recommend that. I think having the textbook would be a better option (you can throw it in to a bookbag or carry it to clinic, etc. Plus, you'll have it around forever.) If you ever get a PDA, I'd recommend the Taber's PDA version. I don't know if Mosby's has a PDA dictionary.

Achoo!, LPN · Apr 27, 2007

I use Mosbys Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary.

kukukajoo, LPN · Apr 27, 2007

I have the Mosby's print version as well as an another one I got at a library sale for $2.00- Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary. I love them both and what one does not have, the other does.

NurseLatteDNP, MSN, DNP, RN · Apr 27, 2007

I use Mosbys Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary.

Me too, and I really like it.