Omnigraphics.Omnigraphics 615 Griswold St., Detroit, MI 48226 1-800-234-1340 www.omnigraphics.com Omnigraphics' sourcebooks of reference information are distinguished both by their uniform red-sided hardcovers and their in-depth information which will prove particularly important for health library holdings at the college level. New books are added to the series monthly: among the latest recommendations: Joyce Brennfleck Shannon's Muscular Dystrophy muscular dystrophy (dĭs`trōfē), any of several inherited diseases characterized by progressive wasting of the skeletal muscles. There are five main forms of the disease. Sourcebook (078080676X, $78.00), revealing the symptoms and treatment of the disorder; Amy L. Sutton's Arthritis Sourcebook (0780800670, $78.00), covering the over 100 rheumatic diseases Rheumatic disease A type of disease involving inflammation of muscles, joints, and other tissues. Mentioned in: Temporal Arteritis which affect the joints and cause pain; Karen Bellenir's Genetic Disorders The following is a list of genetic disorders and their origins. Beside most disorders is a code that indicates the type of fertilization and the chromosome involved.
con·ta·gious adj. 1. Of or relating to contagion. illnesses and how they spread and are controlled. Excellent references, all. |
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