Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cell and body tissue physiology -- Cancer -- Inflammation, immune response and healing -- Shock -- The nervous system and associated disorders -- The heart and associated disorders -- The vascular system and associated disorders -- The blood and associated disorders -- The renal system and associated disorders -- The respiratory system and associated disorders -- The gastrointestinal system and associated disorders -- Nutrition and associated disorders -- The endocrine system and associated disorders -- The reproductive systems and associated disorders -- Pain and pain management -- The musculoskeletal system and associated disorders -- Fluid and electrolyte balance and associated disorders -- The skin and associated disorders -- The ear, nose and throat, eyes and associated disorders.

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