Book Review: The Illustrated Dictionary of Toxicologic Pathology and Safety Science

Abstract

The Illustrated Dictionary of Toxicologic Pathology and Safety Science provides descriptions of commonly used terms in toxicologic pathology with over 800 photomicrographs and illustrations to augment the written material. It also contains concise information, describing terms used in related areas such as anatomy, metabolism, drug development, and the allied fields of general toxicology. The definitions and descriptions were prepared and peer reviewed by editors and contributors who are known experts in toxicologic pathology, toxicology, and drug development. The Illustrated Dictionary of Toxicologic Pathology (A-Z). Subject Matter: ADME. Bone, Muscle, and Tooth. Cardiovascular System. Endocrine Glands. Gastrointestinal Tract. General Pathology. Genotoxicity. Hematopoietic System. Liver, Gallbladder, and Exocrine Pancreas. Lymphoid System. Nervous System. Quality Assurance. Reproductive System and Mammary Gland. Reproductive Toxicology. Respiratory System. Safety Pharmacology. Skin. Special Senses. Toxicology. Urinary System. Appendix 1: Overviews of Drug Development, Nonclinical Safety & Toxicologic Pathology, and Important/Special Topics. Appendix 2: Diagnostic Criteria for Selected Proliferation Lesions in Rodents (Rat and Mouse) and Selected Non-Rodent Laboratory Species. Appendix 3: Mini-Atlas of Organ System Anatomy and Histology. For Further Reading by Organ System.