Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition

by Virginia P. Studdert, BSc DVM Hon DVSc, Clive C. Gay, DVM MVSc Hon DVSc FACVSc Hon Diplomate ACVIM and Kenneth W Hinchcliff, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Large Animal)

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ISBN: 9780702074653

Publication Date: 10-28-2020

Page Count: 1344

Imprint: Saunders Ltd.

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Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 5th Edition includes the veterinary technical and scientific words and phrases you might encounter in practice. With well over 60,000 main and subentries including large animals, small animals, and exotics, presented in a user-friendly format, the fifth edition continues its legacy as the most comprehensive dictionary reference in the veterinary field. Completely revised and updated for today's veterinary team, it now includes an all-new companion Evolve site, which hosts printable appendices with essential reference information including conversion charts and blood groups of domestic animals.

New to This Edition
- UPDATED and NEW! Updated and all-new terminology from the latest research, including updated taxonomy in virology and bacteriology, ensures this invaluable reference is up-to-date.
- NEW! Updated images ensure you receive the most current and pertinent illustrations that identify and highlight specific terms.
- NEW! An all-new suite of online features including printable appendices with essential veterinary reference information, an image collection with 1,000 high-quality images, and an audio glossary with more than 1,200 common veterinary terms.
- NEW! A new co-editor and new expert contributors from around the world provide updates on the latest advances in the field of veterinary science.
Key Features
- More than 60,000 main entries and subentries are included, making this the most comprehensive dictionary covering the whole range of veterinary medicine including large and small animals and exotic pets.
- Pronunciation of key terms is indicated by a phonetic respelling that appears in parentheses immediately following main entries.
- High-quality, color illustrations aid further understanding of important terminology.
- Color design and format help you find key information at a glance.
- Extensive appraisal, clarification, and focusing of entries to reflect current practice.
- Extensive contributions from internationally acknowledged expert consultants.
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Virginia P. Studdert, BSc DVM Hon DVSc, Emeritus Professor, School of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Clive C. Gay, DVM MVSc Hon DVSc FACVSc Hon Diplomate ACVIM, Emeritus Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Washington, USA and Kenneth W Hinchcliff, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Large Animal), Warden and CEO, Trinity College, Parkville Victoria, Australia; Professor (Emeritus), Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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