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Janet Amundson Romich

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.

9781133125761

English

Cengage Learning

03 Apr 2014

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Dr. Janet Romich received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Science degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She worked as a pharmacy technician in both human and veterinary settings while attending veterinary school. Her master's thesis was based on FDA research for a veterinary pharmaceutical company. Dr. Romich has taught a variety of veterinary technician and science courses at Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Romich was honored with the Distinguished Teacher Award for her use of technology in the classroom, advisory and professional activities, publication list, and fundraising efforts. She also received the Wisconsin Veterinary Technician Association's Veterinarian of the Year Award for her work in teaching and mentoring veterinary technician students. Dr. Romich has authored the textbooks An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology, with MindTap (R) and Understanding Zoonotic Diseases, as well as co-authored Delmar's Veterinary Technician Dictionary. Dr. Romich remains active in veterinary medicine through her relief practice and in research as an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee member for a hospital research facility.

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