| An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology Contributor(s): Romich, Janet Amundson (Author) |
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ISBN: 113312576X ISBN-13: 9781133125761 Publisher: Cengage Learning OUR PRICE: $178.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Veterinary Medicine - General - Medical | Dictionaries & Terminology |
| Dewey: 636.089 |
| LCCN: 2013956042 |
| Series: Mindtap Course List |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 8.4" W x 10.7" (2.80 lbs) 560 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Romich, Janet Amundson: - Janet Romich is a seasoned veterinarian and instructor at Madison Area Technical College in Madison, WI and a member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for a hospital research facility. In addition to MATC's Distinguished Teacher Award, Dr. Romich has received the Wisconsin Veterinary Technician Association's Veterinarian of the Year Award for her efforts educating and promoting veterinary technician students. Her published work includes FUNDAMENTALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO VETERINARY MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, 4e WITH MINDTAP and UNDERSTANDING ZOONOTIC DISEASES, along with DELMAR'S VETERINARY TECHNICIAN DICTIONARY, which she co-authored. Dr. Romich received her Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and her Master of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She continues to work in veterinary medicine in her small-animal and mixed-animal practices. |