A dictionary of biology.
Contributors: Oxford University Press.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Series: Oxford paperback reference
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Oxford [England]; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 553
Subjects: Biology -- Dictionaries
Other titles: Biology; Concise science dictionary.; Concise dictionary of biology.
Description: This major revision of A Dictionary of Biology, including over 1,500 new entries, is the most up-to-date biology dictionary available. Including 4,000 clear and concise entries, it covers all the commonly encountered terms and concepts in biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, as well as terms from medicine and paleontology taking into account the recent advances in these fields.

Conforming to the recommendations of the Institute of Biology, both in its definition of terms and system of classification, this superb dictionary offers authoritative coverage of current areas of study such as molecular biology, genetics (including genetic engineering), and biotechnology and new areas such as food technology, geomicrobiology, and glycobiology. It is the perfect reference source for anyone interested in this dynamic field.
Notes: Derived from the Concise science dictionary first published in 1984, 3rd ed. in 1996.
Rev. ed. of: A concise dictionary of biology. 1990.