[September 17, 2025] Veterinary Medical Terminology 4th Edition

Veterinary Medical Terminology, 4th Edition: The Body-Systems Approach

This user-friendly textbook helps you quickly gain a solid understanding of veterinary terminology. Organized by body system , essential word parts and terms are presented in the context of basic anatomy, physiology, and disease conditions, enabling you to immediately apply new terms to practical clinical situations. This makes it an essential resource for learning medical terms and understanding basic principles of veterinary medicine.

Key Features

• Logical Organization: The logical body-systems approach and consistent chapter format make it fun and easy to learn veterinary terminology. Anatomic, physiologic, and/or pathophysiologic concepts are included in all chapters for immediate application of newly learned terms.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Updated coverage includes the latest advancements in veterinary technology, all-new drugs, today’s most prevalent diseases, and all-new procedures in orthopedics.
• Effective Study Tools:
  • Goals and Objectives sections at the beginning of each chapter help you focus your study time and check your recall.
  • Self-study sections summarize key terms and concepts, testing recall of fact, recognition of concepts, and prediction of principles.
  • Self-tests and learning exercises at the end of each chapter allow you to review and master key content.
• Visual and Digital Reinforcement:
  • More than 200 illustrations clearly demonstrate key anatomy and physiology concepts and terminology.
  • The accessible Evolve companion website offers interactive games and audio pronunciations to help reinforce your understanding of key word parts and terms.
• Practical Application: Updated case studies on the Evolve companion website reflect modern veterinary practice.
• Reference Aids: Helpful appendices provide information on chemical symbols and elements and common veterinary medical abbreviations.