| Publication |
Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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| Description |
48pGreen Spine
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| Series |
Great Inventions
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| Summary/Abstract |
This book explores the key inventions in the field of medicine that have shaped the modern world. The inventions are arranged chronologically to help build up a picture of how they develop and evolve.
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| Contents |
Introduction
Scalpel, c. 3000BC
Acupuncture needles, c. 2000BC
False teeth, c. 700BC
Artificial limbs, AD 1536
Microscope, c. 1590
Blood transfusion, 1667
Stethoscope, 1819
Anaesthetic inhaler, 1845
Syringe, 1853
Antiseptic spray, 1865
Teeth braces, 1880
Contact lenses, 1887
X-ray machine, 1895
Portable electric hearing aid, 1923
Iron lung, 1928
Electron microscope, 1933
Genetic engineering, 1973
MRI scanner, 1977
Endoscope and camera, 1982
Timeline
Glossary
Index
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| Standard Number |
0431132356 Pb.
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