These 5 dictionaries, compiled by the State Health Ministry, include: Chinese–English, Chinese– German, Chinese– French, Chinese – Japanese, and Chinese– Russian. The terms in these dictionary have been examined and approved by the State Science and Technology Commission, and are chosen from a list of current and commonly used medical terminology. The contents include pre-clinical medicine, clinical medicine, preventative medicine, rehabilitation, pharmacol- ogy and medical instruments. There are approximately 150,000 — 210,000 entries. They are essential references for all medical professionals, teachers, students and translators.