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Veterinary Medical Terminology Guide and Workbook

2. Aufl.

von: Angela Taibo
76,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley-Blackwell
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	14.02.2019
ISBN/EAN:	9781119465768
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	784

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Titelbeschreibung

Designed to be both comprehensive and user-friendly, the text offers easy-to-understand explanations of medical terminology and contains helpful learning features such as tips, case studies, and review questions. <ul> <li>Describes medical terms with easy-to-understand explanations and phonetic spellings</li> <li>Offers an updated edition of this practical guide to veterinary medical terminology</li> <li>Contains real-world case studies, word lists, and review questions that are designed to promote active learning</li> <li>Includes new chapters on medical reports and case studies and large animals, as well as helpful memorization features</li> <li>Provides access to a companion website with images, audio clips, flash cards, and other helpful learning tools</li> </ul>

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface xi About the Companion Website xiii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Anatomy of a Medical Term 1 Five Rules to Medical Terminology 3 Study Tips 5 Building the Terms 5 Special Terms 12 Chapter Abbreviations 15 SOAP 17 Case Study 19 Exercises 20 Review Tables 23 Chapter 2 Anatomical Organization 27 Structural Organization 27 Introduction to the Skeletal Anatomy 34 Building the Terms 40 Abbreviations 45 Case Study 46 Exercises 48 Review Tables 50 Chapter 3 The Musculoskeletal System 55 Bones 55 Joints 66 Muscles 74 Building the Terms 78 Abbreviations 86 Case Study 87 Exercises 87 Review Tables 90 Chapter 4 The Gastrointestinal Tract 95 The Pathway of Food 95 Related Terms 111 Pathology and Procedures 115 Building the Terms 131 Abbreviations 141 Case Study 145 Exercises 145 Review Tables 149 Chapter 5 The Reproductive System 155 The Male Reproductive System 155 Building the Terms 162 The Female Reproductive System 167 Building the Terms 186 Abbreviations 192 Case Study 193 Exercises 194 Review Tables 197 Chapter 6 The Cardiovascular System 203 Blood Vessels 203 Anatomy of the Heart 205 Circulation 213 Related Terms 214 Pathology and Procedures 217 Building the Terms 227 Abbreviations 230 Case Study 232 Exercises 233 Review Tables 236 Chapter 7 The Respiratory Tract 239 Anatomy of the Respiratory Tract 239 Related Terms 242 Pathology and Procedures 243 Building the Terms 250 Abbreviations 255 Case Study 257 Exercises 257 Review Tables 260 Chapter 8 Hematology 263 Anatomy and Physiology of Blood and Blood‐Forming Organs 263 Related Terms 275 Pathology and Procedures 276 Building the Terms 280 Abbreviations 285 Case Study 287 Exercises 287 Review Tables 289 Chapter 9 Immunology 293 The Lymphatic System 293 The Blood System 295 The Immune System 297 Related Terms 299 Pathology and Procedures 300 Building the Terms 305 Abbreviations 309 Case Study 310 Exercises 310 Review Tables 312 Chapter 10 The Endocrine System 315 Endocrine Glands 316 Related Terms 323 Pathology and Procedures 325 Building the Terms 329 Abbreviations 332 Case Study 333 Exercises 334 Review Tables 335 Chapter 11 The Integumentary System 339 Skin 339 Hair 342 Glands 342 Nails 343 Related Terms 343 Pathology and Procedures 344 Coat Types and Color 360 Building the Terms 365 Abbreviations 367 Case Study 368 Exercises 368 Review Tables 372 Chapter 12 The Nervous System 375 Nerves 375 Divisions of the Nervous System 378 Related Terms 386 Pathology and Procedures 389 Building the Terms 394 Abbreviations 401 Case Study 401 Exercises 402 Review Tables 404 Chapter 13 The Eyes and Ears 409 The Eye 409 Building the Terms 425 The Ear 429 Building the Terms 434 Abbreviations 437 Case Study 437 Exercises 438 Review Tables 440 Chapter 14 The Urinary System 445 Anatomy of the Urinary System 445 Related Terms 449 Pathology and Procedures 451 Building the Terms 455 Abbreviations 461 Case Study 462 Exercises 462 Review Tables 464 Chapter 15 The Horse 467 Equine Anatomy 467 Mobility 471 Types of Horses and their Markings 472 Equine Coat Colors and Patterns 476 Equine Husbandry 477 Physiology and Pathology and Procedures 488 Commonly Used Equine Slang 491 Abbreviations 492 Exercises 493 Review Tables 495 Chapter 16 Ruminants 497 Cattle 497 Sheep 507 Goats 510 Camelids 513 Commonly Used Cattle Slang 514 Abbreviations 515 Exercises 515 Review Table 519 Chapter 17 Swine 521 Anatomy 521 Age and Sex 522 Husbandry 523 Pathology and Procedures 526 Abbreviations 528 Exercises 528 Review Table 529 Chapter 18 Exotics 531 Avian 531 Reptiles 544 Amphibians 545 Amphibian and Reptile Terminology 546 Exercises 549 Chapter 19 Laboratory Animals 551 Rodents 551 Ferrets 557 Rabbits 561 Professional Organizations and Laws 564 Related Terms 565 Abbreviations 566 Exercises 567 Review Table 568 Chapter 20 Case Studies 569 Case Study 1: 93‐pound Labrador Mix 569 Case Study 2: Emma, four‐year old Golden Retriever 571 Case Study 3: Mare About to Foal 573 Case Study 4: Teddy, 11‐year‐old Pembroke Welsh Corgi 573 Case Study 5: Greta, 1.‐year old Golden Retriever 574 Case Study 6: Jewel, 13‐year old DSH 576 Case Study 7: Chuck, 10‐year‐old Maine Coon 577 Case Study 8: Fledge, one‐year old Retriever Mix 578 Case Study 9: Quesi, 13‐year old DLH 580 Case Study 10: Sparkle, 12‐year‐old Shetland Sheepdog 581 Case Study 11: Dante, fouryear‐old Rough Collie 582 Case Study 12: Luke, twoyear‐old Black Labrador Retriever 584 Case Study 13: Tiger, six‐year old DSH 586 Case Study 14: Punkin, 12‐week old DMH 587 Case Study 15: Belle, eight‐year old Great Pyrenees 588 Case Study 16: Macadamia, four‐year‐old Poodle Mix 589 Appendix A: Pronunciation and Spelling of Terms Found in this Book 591 Appendix B: Commonly Used Veterinary Medical Abbreviations 615 Recommended Reading 623 Glossary 625 Answers 675 Index 707

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The Author Angela Taibo, AAS, BS, CVT, is an instructor at the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver, Colorado, USA.

Back cover copy

The updated second edition of the definitive guide to medical terminology for veterinary students and professionals The revised and expanded second edition of Veterinary Medical Terminology Guide and Workbook, Second Edition provides an introduction to the medical terms used in everyday veterinary practice.??Designed to be both comprehensive and user-friendly, the text offers easy-to-understand explanations of medical terminology and contains helpful learning features such as tips, case studies, and review questions. The second edition features a new chapter on medical reports and case studies from practicing veterinarians and technicians, as well as expanded information on large animals, including commonly used slang in practice and a section on equine coat colors. To aid in memorizing terms and definitions, blank tables have been added at the end of each chapter. The companion website offers learning tools, including 200 audio clips demonstrating pronunciation, flash cards, teaching PowerPoints®, more images, case studies, word lists, and the review questions found in the book. This revised edition of Veterinary Medical Terminology Guide and Workbook: <ul> <li>Describes medical terms with easy-to-understand explanations and phonetic spellings</li> <li>Offers an updated edition of this practical guide to veterinary medical terminology</li> <li>Contains real-world case studies, word lists, and review questions that are designed to promote active learning</li> <li>Includes new chapters on medical reports and case studies and large animals, as well as helpful memorization features</li> <li>Provides access to a companion website with images, audio clips, flash cards, case studies, crosswords, word searches and other helpful learning tools</li> </ul> Written for veterinary technician students, veterinary technicians, veterinary nurses, and veterinary nursing students, the second edition of Veterinary Medical Terminology Guide and Workbook offers the information needed to promote a good understanding of the words and phrases used in veterinary practice.