Author Description
The investigation and management of infertility has progressed radically since the advent of in vitro fertilization. It has ceased to be the province of the gynecologist alone, and often requires the co-operation of gynecologists, andrologists, endocrinologists, embryologists, geneticists, general scientists, psychologists, radiologists, nurses, ultrasonographers, social workers, medical administrators, and lawyers. Many of these do not have a medical background and fewer still have knowledge of the gynecological terms which are still in predominant use. Furthermore, scientific advances have led to the introduction of techniques and terms unfamiliar to the non-scientist, including the gynecologist. This dictionary of reproductive medicine, the first of its kind, has been conceived to address the concerns of all of these groups.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text addresses the need for a unified, accessible lexicon to bridge the communication gap between the diverse multidisciplinary professionals involved in modern reproductive medicine. H. E. Reiss, drawing on the rapid evolution of fertility treatments, provides a comprehensive dictionary designed to standardize terminology across fields ranging from clinical gynecology to embryology and medical law. The work serves as a foundational reference for both medical practitioners and non-medical specialists who require clarity on technical advancements in the field.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive dictionary of terminology related to infertility and reproductive health
- Definitions covering clinical, scientific, and administrative aspects of reproductive medicine
- Cross-disciplinary vocabulary for gynecologists, andrologists, geneticists, and legal professionals
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide clinical treatment protocols or procedural manuals
- It does not cover historical developments beyond the context of defining current terminology
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a valuable reference tool for standardizing communication within the complex, multidisciplinary field of reproductive medicine. Readers frequently note that the dictionary effectively simplifies highly technical jargon for professionals operating outside their primary area of expertise.
Page Count:
152
Publication Date:
1998-01-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192629018
ISBN-13:
9780192629012
Reproductive health
Endocrinology
Human Reproduction
Infertility
Medical
Reference
Gynecology