Dictionary of traditional Chinese medicine

Terms of traditional Chinese medicine may number ten thousand. Only those which are of practical use, i.e., those which are commonly used in clinical work and teaching today are listed in this dictionary. Besides the English equivalent of each entry in boldface, most of the entries are given explanations in addition to carry their meaning and implication into English more fully for better comprehension. The terms are arranged into 12 chapters so that those which are closely related in nature and meaning are grouped together and the readers who know little about traditional Chinese medicine may find it easier to grasp their idea. Most of the terms of traditional Chinese medicine have specific notions which defy any attempt to find appropriate English equivalents and a few terms still lack commonly accepted definitions. However, the authors have done their best in bringing out the closest, if not the only, meanings of them. The dictionary is prepared under the guidance of the authorites of the Beijing Medical College.