This volume serves as a concise, portable reference tool designed to provide rapid access to medical terminology and definitions for students and healthcare professionals. The author, Arthur Osol, leverages his extensive background in pharmaceutical and medical lexicography to curate a selection of terms that balance technical accuracy with accessibility. The text functions as a condensed version of larger medical lexicons, prioritizing utility and speed for the user in clinical or academic settings.

Experts recognize this text as a reliable, foundational resource for quick verification of medical nomenclature. Readers frequently note the clarity of the definitions and the convenience of the pocket-sized format for daily clinical use.