Medical Dictionary is intended for use by healthcare consumers, students, and professionals as well as anyone who wants to keep up with the burgeoning array of terminology found in today’s medical news. By staying clear of jargon, the dictionary offers fast and concise information, whether the user is searching for a description of an over-the-counter or prescription medication, a medical abbreviation, a test procedure, a medical research topic, or an illness. Over 45,000 entries from all areas of medicine and healthcare are included.

The California Dietetic Association is the premiere professional organization for California's Registered Dietitians and Registered Dietetic Technicians. CDA is an affiliate of the American Dietetic Association.

The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) protects the nutritional health and welfare of the public through certification of registered dietitians (RD) and dietetic technicians, registered, (DTR).

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.

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