An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminnology, Third Edition provides a visual approach to learning medical terms and understanding the basics of veterinary medicine. A systematic process of breaking down medical terms into their component parts allows readers to comprehend the root medical concepts and apply critical thinking skills when faced with new and unfamiliar medical terminology. Chapters progress from basic terminology related to anatomical positioning to body systems, and then to species-specific terminology. Case studies exemplify how medical terminology wold be experiences in an actual veterinary practice. (Publisher).

Includes index.

Ready, set, go -- Where, why and what? -- Meat and bones -- Head to toe (and all parts in between) -- What is in a name? -- Gut instincts -- Null and void -- Have a heart -- Breath of fresh air -- Skin deep -- Great communicator -- 1 + 1=3 (or more) -- Nerves of steel -- Seeing and hearing -- Feed and protect me -- Testing testing -- Drugs, diseases, and dissection -- Dogs and cats -- Horse, etc. -- Make room for the ruminants -- Hog heaven -- Birds of a feather -- All the rest.