Veterinary Medical Terminology - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition

by Dawn E. Christenson, LVT

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

ISBN: 9780323612098

Publication Date: 11-26-2019

Page Count: 392

Imprint: Saunders

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Reader-friendly and organized by body system, Veterinary Medical Terminology, 3^rd Edition helps you quickly gain a solid understanding of veterinary terminology. Essential word parts and terms are presented in the context of basic anatomy, physiology, and disease conditions, giving you the tools to immediately apply new terminology to practical clinical situations. This new edition features learning exercises at the end of each chapter to reinforce content and test your knowledge, challenging you to go beyond simple memorization and become fluent in the language of veterinary medicine. Updated coverage includes advancements in the vet tech field, new medications, treatments of today’s most prevalent diseases, and the latest procedures in orthopedics. With additional online material that reinforces the text, this third edition is an essential resource for learning the medical terms and basic principles of veterinary medicine.

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Key Features
- A logical body-systems approach and consistent chapter format　help students find information quickly and learn more effectively
- UNIQUE! Goals and objectives at the beginning of each chapter help students focus their study time and check their recall and understanding of key facts and terminology
- Over 200 illustrations clearly demonstrate key anatomy and physiology concepts and terminology
- Helpful appendices in text provide information on chemical symbols and elements and common veterinary medical abbreviations
- A complete glossary of word parts gives students quick access to the spelling and meaning of every prefix, suffix, root, and combining form covered in the book
- Presentation of anatomic, physiologic, and/or pathophysiologic concepts and principles in all chapters enhances your students’ ability to quickly apply newly learned terms
- Self-test exercises at the end of each chapter　allow students to thoroughly review content
New to This Edition
- NEW! Coverage of the latest advancements in the vet tech field, include all-new drugs, today’s most prevalent diseases, and state-of-the-art procedures in orthopedics
- NEW and UNIQUE! Learning exercises at the end of each chapter test your students’ knowledge and challenge them to use newly learned terms
Contents

1. Fundamentals and Applied Directional Terminology
2. Body Building: Applied Atomic, Molecular and Cellular Terminology
3. Applied Terminology for Blood, Lymphatics and Immunity
4. Applied Musculoskeletal Terminology
5. Applied Cardiovascular and Respiratory Terminology
6. Applied Urinary Terminology
7. Applied Digestive Terminology
8. Applied Terminology for the Integumentary System
9. Applied Reproductive Terminology
10. Applied Endocrine Terminology
11. Applied Terminology for Neurology and Special Senses
12. Applied Terminology for Pharmacology

Appendix
A: Chemical Symbol-Element Cross Reference
B: Case Study Answer Keys
C: Table of Introductory Terms
Authors

Dawn E. Christenson, LVT, Instructor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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