Providing the ultimate terminology reference for veterinary assistants and technicians, AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO VETERINARY MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, 4e provides an engaging, systematic approach to learning medical terms and understanding basic principles of veterinary medicine. This user-friendly textbook delivers a unique pedagogical presentation that makes it a comprehensive learning resource. Focusing on how medical terms are formed, analyzed, and defined, the text discusses anatomical landmarks, the positioning of animals, and the relationships between body parts. It also introduces terms used in the animal industry. Case studies illustrate how medical terminology is experienced in real-world practice, and an audio wordlist enables readers to hear the terms they are learning.
1. Ready, Set, Go.
2. Where, Why, What.
3. Meat and Bones.
4. Head and Toe (And All Parts in Between).
5. What is in a Name?
6. Gut Instincts.
7. Null and Void.
8. Have a Heart.
9. A Breath of Fresh Air.
10. Skin Deep.
11. The Great Communicator.
12. 1 + 1 = 3 (or More).
13. Nerves of Steel.
14. Seeing and Hearing.
15. Feed and Protect Me.
16. Testing, Testing.
17. Drugs and Dissection.
18. Like Cats and Dogs.
19. Horse Sense.
20. Make Room for Ruminants.
21. Hog Haven.
22. Birds of a Feather.
23. All the Rest.
Appendices.
Index.
