From the Publisher: Illustrated Dictionary of Biotechnology includes a range of terms wide enough to satisfy the needs of any biologist, clinician, biochemist, lawyer, physician, scientist or scholar who requires easy reference to current usage of biotechnology. The idea of this Dictionary originated from the need for a glossary for use in undergraduate teaching. It is written in a clear and lucid style that provides straightforward definitions and invaluable background information, so that the definitions can be understood by anyone with a minimum background of biological knowledge. Extensive cross referencing expands individual definitions and enables a chosen theme to be followed through the book.