ReviewsA brilliant post-modern, eclectic vision of myth, mind and meaning. And of the human dilemma and its horns, ancient and modern.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal636.08903
Table Of ContentConsultants Preface Notes on the Use of this Dictionary 1.Main entries 2. Sub-entries 3. Cross-referencing 4. Alternative forms 5. Adjectival forms 6. Irregular forms 7. Translations 8. Abbreviations used in this dictionary 9. Tables 10. Drug names The Dictionary Appendix Laboratory Services 1. Biochemistry 2. Hematology 3. The International System of Units: SI units 4. Weights and measures 5. Temperature equivalents: Celsius/Fahrenheit 6. Chemical elements 7. Blood groups of domestic animals 8. Viruses Anatomy 9. Arteries 10. Bones 11. Joints 12. Ligaments 13. Muscles 14. Nerves 15. Veins Clinical 16. Causes of mastitis 17. Estrous cycles in animals 18. Body temperature equivalents 19. Eruption of teeth in domestic animals 20. Collective nouns, gender groups 21. Conversion table of weight to body surface area for dogs 22. Important venomous snakes 23. Aquaculture:major finfish, molluscs and crustaceans used in aquaria, consumption and sport 24. Terrestrial animal diseases notifiable to the Office International Epizooties (OIE) Veterinary Professional Directory 25. Veterinary schools of the world 26. Veterinary degrees around the world 27. Veterinary and related organizations and programs
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisPerfect for confirming definitions, researching specific topics, and checking spelling, this dictionary is an indispensable compilation of reliable and authoritative information, featuring over 1,000 new entries. No veterinary student or practitioner should be without this extensively updated new edition, written by veterinarians for veterinarians. Well over 65,000 main and sub-entries Comprehensive coverage of all large and small animals, including exotics Specialist entries compiled by 18 expert consultants Extensive appendices on clinical and laboratory data plus revision of the appendices Updated taxonomy in virology and bacteriology Includes American English as well as UK English spelling Definitions of all major poisonous substances this third edition has over 400 full colour ills. throughout to enhance user-friendliness expanded coverage of complementary and alternative medicine revision of the appendices and inclusion of new veterinary education information revised and updated definitions with hundreds of new entries, Perfect for confirming definitions, researching specific topics, and checking spelling, this dictionary is an indispensable compilation of reliable and authoritative information, featuring over 1,000 new entries. No veterinary student or practitioner should be without this extensively updated new edition, written by veterinarians for veterinarians.