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Basic Sciences for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • New edition of bestselling book which provides an excellent introduction to the basic sciences as applied to obstetrics and gynecology

  • Concise, easy-to-read format will be especially useful to undergraduate students

  • Written by authoritative authors who bring both scientific and clinical perspectives to the text

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. Cell Biology, Embryology and the Placenta

    • Tim Chard, Richard Lilford
    Pages 1-36
  3. Anatomy

    • Tim Chard, Richard Lilford
    Pages 37-67
  4. General Physiology and Biochemistry

    • Tim Chard, Richard Lilford
    Pages 69-92
  5. Endocrinology

    • Tim Chard, Richard Lilford
    Pages 93-128
  6. Pathology

    • Tim Chard, Richard Lilford
    Pages 129-149
  7. Microbiology

    • Tim Chard, Richard Lilford
    Pages 151-162
  8. Pharmacology

    • Tim Chard, Richard Lilford
    Pages 163-188
  9. Back Matter

    Pages 189-198

About this book

Basic Sciences for Obstetrics and Gynaecology has become the standard revision aid for students preparing for examinations in obstetrics and gynaecology, particularly those candidates for the MRCOG Part I. A wealth of information is presented in a concise, didactic format, focusing on those facts that are generally considered to be neither contentious nor speculative. The fifth edition has been substantially updated to reflect the current understanding of the basic sciences underpinning the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. This book will also be of value to professionals wishing to refresh their basic scientific knowledge. Cell Biology, Embryology and the Placenta Anatomy General Physiology and biochemistry Endocrinology Pathology Microbiology Pharmacology Tim Chard is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London. Richard Lilford is Professor of Health Services Research at the University of Birmingham.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Academic Unit of Obstetrics/Gynaecology and Reproductive Physiology, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College, West Smithfield, London, UK

    Tim Chard

  • Department of Obsterics and Gynaecology, and Institute of Epidemiology and Health Services Research, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK

    Richard Lilford

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Basic Sciences for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • Authors: Tim Chard, Richard Lilford

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0595-4

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 1998

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-540-76188-4Published: 07 October 1997

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-0595-4Published: 01 December 2013

  • Edition Number: 5

  • Number of Pages: IX, 198

  • Topics: Gynecology

  • Industry Sectors: Biotechnology, Health & Hospitals, Pharma

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eBook USD 89.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 119.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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