Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary 2nd Edition

by Douglas C. Blood (Author), Virginia P. Studdert (Author), John Grandage (Author)

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This superb 2nd Edition of the indispensable veterinary dictionary includes 13,000 new entries bringing it right up to date with veterinary medicine today. For veterinary students, it provides a complete professional vocabulary, including all the technical and scientific words they will encounter from the first day of their course onwards. In the veterinary practice, it serves as an invaluable companion and ready source of reference for practitioners, veterinary nurses and technicians, and other members of the practice team. Five further tables have been added to the Appendices of useful laboratory and clinical information.

The most comprehensive veterinary dictionary available

Covers all aspects of veterinary science including clinical practice, anatomy, physiology, pathology and therapeutics

Covers all large and small animal medicine including exotics

Extensive appendices on clinical and laboratory data, and over 90 pages of anatomical information

Specialist entries compiled by 18 expert consultants

Written by veterinarians for veterinarians

10,000 new entries

Includes American English spelling as well as UK English

Expanded coverage in the fields of molecular biology, genetics, immunology, histology, embryology, fish health, ultrasound imaging, acupuncture, endoscopy and mycology

Five new tables:

Eruption of teeth in domestic animals

Collective nouns and gender groups

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"...unquestionably one of the most useful, authoritative and most needed books to be published in the veterinary field for many years."Australian Veterinary Journal
dictionary is a pleasure to use, with adequate cross-referencing, sufficient multiple entries for compound terms, and good, concise definitions...It is hard to find any fault or error. This is a book which veterinarians have been waiting for, and will be in constant use."British Veterinary Journal

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0702024422
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Saunders Ltd.; 2nd edition (December 15, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1380 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780702024429
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0702024429
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2 x 6.75 x 9.75 inches

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C. M. Orzech

How I survived my first semester of vet school...

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2006

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During orientation, we were constantly told that the first semester of vet school was just like learning a whole new language - the language of medicine. This dictionary helped me translate terminology used in anatomy and physiology, in addition to other courses, which I was not familiar with. The soft-cover makes it slightly more portable than the hard-cover version, although it is still a beast of a book to be lugging back and forth from class or the library. In addition to providing excellent definitions, there are a number of useful charts and tables provided, as well as color images to supplement some of the definitions. Having only completed a single semester, I cannot vouch for it's usefulness beyond this point, however, it has already proven to be an extremely valuable resource and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for somewhere to start.

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S. Speight

Great resource! Can't recommend enough...

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2004

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This was a recommended text in my first animal anatomy class at the college level. It's well organized and has a wealth of information that can be used by the novice and experienced alike. One negative is that it doesn't give you pronunciations like a normal dictionary. Luckily that isn't something I need but some people might consider it important. Its as correct as any veterinary or any other subject reference will be...no book is absolutely perfect. I refer to this book more often than my other animal science or veterinary textbooks. It does a great job of breaking terms down so they're easily understood.

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Uakari Monkey

Make sure you get the 3rd edition! (or later)

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2009

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- I used to have the previous edition of this Dictionary (2nd ed., 1998) and would consult it only sporadically. Now that I purchased the 3rd edition, I usually read at least one definition per day. Call me superficial, but I find this new edition much more appealing!

- What has changed:
*Illustrations! You'll find them about once every 5 pages or so. I think the authors should have featured more illustrations/photographs, but the ones you find in the text are not gratuitous (they really give you a better understanding of the definition).
*On a lighter note, my previous edition was in Portuguese (I am a Brazilian monkey). My present one (3rd ed, 2007) is the original American English version, and I think it reads better. I can only conclude that translating dictionaries is a dangerous task.
*Superior paper quality (glossy-more suitable for viewing illustrations), pages have a prettier design.
*Anatomical charts in the appendix are more organized and looking sharper.
*New definitions (not many, though).

- I kindly disagree with the user who mentioned Stedman's Medical Dictionary as a better option. Sure, Stedman's definitions are more authoritative, but I took two definitions (namely, abscess and anemia) for comparison and don't think one would be at much loss by going with Saunders Vet Dictionary. Plus, there are many important references to veterinary species in this Dictionary (associating common diseases, breed predispositions etc.), and that is something one will not find in Stedman's.

- I like this text better than Black's Student Veterinary Dictionary (Black's Veterinary Dictionary) . Black's is not a bad Dictionary, in fact many of its definitions are longer (two paragraphs or more) and really comprehensive. However, it's not nearly as complete as Saunders Vet Dictionary (sometimes I can't find very simple terms in Black's, no mention to the more specific definitions which are lacking). Also, I feel there is a tendency in Black's to emphasize large animal species, sometimes not acknowledging the very existence of small animals/zoo species/exotics/myself. The horse illustration on the cover reflects this bias very well.

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JMMc

Saunder's Vet Dictionary 3rd Ed.

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2010

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Great definitions: very complete, concise, and understandable. Clear diagrams and photos illustrated some definitions. Every word I have looked up has been included. Very helpful tables in the appendix section listing all the muscles, nerves, vessels and more (complete with origin and insertion of each muscle).

The only frustration I had with this dictionary is that it is HUGE! Other reviews claimed it was handy and portable, but I have to leave it at home since there is no way it will fit in my backpack with my other textbooks and laptop. Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 3 inches, about 3-4 lbs.

Overall, great dictionary, quite large. I've used it almost every day since I got it and would highly recommend it.

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Katharine

My go-to dictionary every time.

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2011

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I've not even owned this dictionary for a month, but it already is so constantly out of the book shelf that I don't bother putting it back again after use. It is so helpful to me as a student. I of course use it for looking up unfamiliar terms, but there are also extensive charts listing reference ranges from heart rate and body temperature to chemistry panel results and CBCs, for a wide variety of species. It IS big though; some other reviews have said it's easy to carry because of its small size. I have not found that to be true. It's thick and it's heavy, despite its soft cover, but it IS a dictionary - and a medical one at that - so what do you expect? In all honesty, its large size attests to how thorough its information is. I love this dictionary and I know I will be using it for the rest of my life.

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Nicole Cooper

An Animal Lover Must Have

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2014

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All types of animal care-takers, pet-owners and professionals, will benefit in having this dictionary in their personal library. The descriptive definitions with images do result in easier comprehensive in all medical terminology for the average person trying to be a better pet-owner and a better person in helping the helpless as best as possible.

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julie

GREAT FOR MY GRANDAUGHTER

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021

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GREAT FOR MY GRANDAUGHTER

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Starry

Awesome Book But With Some Drawbacks

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2007

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This book is my constant companion when I am reading something very heavy in veternary terminology. However, it does not show you how to pronounce the words! This peeves me as I am not only trying to learn the meaning of veterinary words but how to say them as well. It also doesn't tell you what part of speech the words are (e.g. noun, verb, adverb etc.) which I wish it did because it would help me learn how to use the words.

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Ms. K. James

Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary (Soft Cover)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2010

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Brilliant revision aid for all stages of veterinary study. Descriptions are precise yet understandable, and personally I find using this book much easier than some of the internet information sites as you find an exact answer, straight to the point. An extra bonus is extensive 'back page' categories, detailing animal anatomy, lab service information, clinical notes and 'veterinary professional' information

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John Pattinson

she's well pleased..

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2015

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A well written book, bought for friends daughter at Uni, she's well pleased... And so am i.

John P.

Susan Atkins

Indispensible

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2008

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This is THE book for veterinary medicine. You'll never have it far from you when studying. There's a newer version now. See no difference really except for a few pictures, and it is more cumbersome. Studying side by side with a friend, we've yet to find an entry in one that is not in the other.
This is my top rated book so far. I love it.

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raggydolly

Essential book for veterinary nursing!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2014

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Excellent reference tool for studying veterinary nursing and a good book to have to hand afterwards too! Book in excellent condition and super fast delivery. Highly recommended product and seller 😏

charlee9

Great!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2010

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Large veterinary dictionary! not to be taken to college everyday as is very heavy. I have a simple dictoinary aswell and find reading both helps me get a better understanding of the word/s im searching for. This is not leaving my vet nursing book collection

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