text & atlas Junqueira, Luiz Carlos Uchôa creator Carneiro, José. text bibliography nyu New York McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division c2005 2005 11th ed. monographic eng

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viii, 502 p. : ill. ; 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) Recognized as the leading medical histology text in the world, Basic Histology: Text & Atlas offers the most comprehensive approach to the relationship between tissue structure and function and the physiologic response in the human body. Completely updated and redesigned in true-to-life color, it continues to pave the way as the most authoritative text of its kind. Showcases more than 600 high-quality photomicrographs, electron micrographs, and illustrations, 500 of which are in full color; emphasizes cell biology as the most fundamental approach to understanding structure and function of tissues and organs; clear and comprehensive explanations of microscopic anatomy; full-color photomicrographs prepared from new tissue samples feature distinctive labeling that clearly pinpoints the elements of interest and enhances the didactic nature of the book; bonus image library CD-ROM includes all of the photomicrographs and illustrations in the book; medical applications relate histology to pathobiology, diagnosis, and clinical aspects of disease; key concepts highlighted in each chapter; newly revised and updated to reflect recent findings and interpretations in the field, including molecular biology, intercellular communications, human genomics, and the structure and function of specific organ systems; impressive collection of photomicrographs and illustrations summarizes morphologic and functional features of cells, tissues, and organs; and concise discussion of the structure and function of cells, the four basic body tissues, and each organ and organ system. - Back cover. Luiz Carlos Junqueira, José Carneiro. Original title : Histologia basica, 8th ed. by Editora Gunanabara Koogan S.A., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Histology Histology Atlases Histology Atlases Histology QM551 .J86 2005 0071440917 (set : alk. paper) 0071441166 (book : alk. paper) 0071441174 (CDROM) 050412