Casebook

Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪsˈbʊk/

Casebook (noun)

  1. a book where doctors write about patients' medical histories and treatments.
  2. a book used in law schools containing court cases for study.
  3. a perfect example of something, often used to describe a situation.

Examples

  • The doctor reviewed the casebook before the consultation.
  • Nurses update the casebook daily with patient information.

Common collocations: update the casebook, review the casebook, refer to a casebook, assign a casebook, casebook example