Princeton Library

Health/ Guides

Online Medical Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia (Accessed via MEDLINEplus)
The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Complete Home Medical Guide
The online version of the 3rd revised edition (1995) of this popular printed reference book. There is no continuous updating mechanism.
Dr. Greene's Pediatric Encyclopedia
Click on "Illustrated Encyclopedia."
The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide
The online version of a good and authoritative general health encyclopedia which is continuously updated.
The Merck Manual
The entire 17th edition (1999) of this standard medical reference work is now available at this site and is searchable by keyword.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary