The Story Behind the Word: Some Interesting Origins of Medical Terms. Harry WainM.D. Springfield, Illinois: C. C. Thomas; Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1958; PP. Viii, 342. 63s.

W. J. Bishop

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The Story Behind the Word: Some Interesting Origins of Medical Terms. Harry WainM.D. Springfield, Illinois: C. C. Thomas; Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1958; PP. Viii, 342. 63s.

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W. J. Bishop

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Type: Book Reviews
Information: Medical History , Volume 2 , Issue 4 , October 1958 , pp. 321 - 322

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0025727300024169 [Opens in a new window]
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The Story Behind the Word: Some Interesting Origins of Medical Terms. Harry WainM.D. Springfield, Illinois: C. C. Thomas; Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1958; PP. Viii, 342. 63s.

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