Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary to Replace Stedman's Medical Dictionary

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Dear EBSCO Customer:

Subsequent to EBSCO Publishing’s recent loss of rights to Stedman’s Medical Dictionary (included in Health Source: Consumer Edition and Health Source: Nursing/Academic), we plan to remove the dictionary from these products prior to the end of September.

However, we are very pleased to announce that we have secured extended rights to include Merriam-Webster’s Medical Desk Dictionary with selected products. The Merriam-Webster Medical Desk Dictionary will be available on Health Source: Consumer Edition and Health Source: Nursing/Academic by the end of October 2005.

Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary is an indispensable medical reference tool featuring more than 59,000 (this represents a 31% increase over Stedman’s) fully searchable entries, including pronunciations, not available in Stedman’s. It helps researchers to communicate more effectively in healthcare settings, follow the latest medical discoveries, and complete insurance and medical forms. The Merriam-Webster Medical Desk Dictionary is designed for allied health students, medical professionals, as well as anyone looking for an easy-to-use guide to today's medical terminology.

Best regards,

Marcie Brown
Customer Support Communications Manager
EBSCO Publishing
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Ipswich, MA 01938
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