Overview

With over 2,000 full-color illustrations, Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease, 5th Edition provides complete coverage of both general pathology and pathology of organ systems in one convenient resource. In-depth explanations cover the responses of cells, tissues, and organs to injury and infection. Expert researchers James F. Zachary and M. Donald McGavin keep you up to date with the latest advances in cellular and molecular pathology plus expanded coverage of genetics and disease, incorporating the newest insights into the study of disease mechanisms, genesis, and progression. Already the leading reference for pathology, this edition also includes an enhanced website with images of less common diseases and and guidelines for performing a complete, systematic necropsy.

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Author:   James F. Zachary, DVM, PhD ,  M. Donald McGavin, MVSc, PhD, FACVSc
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   5th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.90cm , Height: 6.40cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   4.150kg
ISBN:  

9780323075336

ISBN 10:   0323075339
Pages:   1344
Publication Date:   04 August 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part One: General Pathology 1. Cellular Adaptations, Injury, and Death: Morphologic, Biomechanical, and Genetic Bases 2. Vascular Disorders and Thrombosis 3. Inflammation and Wound Healing 4. Mechanisms of Microbial Infections 5. Diseases of Immunity 6. Neoplasia and Tumor Biology Part Two: Pathology of Organ Systems 7. Alimentary System and the Peritoneum, Omentum, Mesentery, and Peritoneal Cavity 8. Hepatobiliary System and Exocrine Pancreas 9. Respiratory System, Mediastinum, and Pleurae 10. Cardiovascular System and Lymphatic Vessels 11. The Urinary System 12. Endocrine System 13. Bone Marrow, Blood Cells, and Lymphatic System 14. Nervous System 15. Skeletal System 16. Bone, Joints, Tendons, and Ligaments 17. The Integument 18. Female Reproductive System and Mammary Gland 19. Male Reproductive System 20. The Ear and Eye Appendix: Photographic Techniques in Veterinary Pathology

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Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease is now in its fifth edition and continues to be one of the essential veterinary pathology texts...The use of frequent summary boxes and tables?with key facts is a very featureof both sections of the book...It is reasonably priced relative to most specialist texts, and would make a sound investment for anyone interested in discovering more about the fascinating world of veterinary pathology. </p> <b>Veterinary Record, January 2012</b></p> This book details the reasons behind and the mechanisms of various conditions that practitioners will have to deal with in their professional career...Numerous pictures, illustrations and tables provide additional ways of clearly understanding the different processes...This book is a wonderful tool for veterinary students. However, it can also be extremely useful for vets already in practice, wishing to better understand the pathophysiology of diseases. </p> <b>Tomorrow Vets, January 2013</b></p>

<p> Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease is now in its fifth edition and continues to be one of the essential veterinary pathology texts...The use of frequent summary boxes and tables with key facts is a very featureof both sections of the book...It is reasonably priced relative to most specialist texts, and would make a sound investment for anyone interested in discovering more about the fascinating world of veterinary pathology. <p>Veterinary Record, January 2012

<p> Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease is now in its fifth edition and continues to be one of the essential veterinary pathology texts...The use of frequent summary boxes and tables with key facts is a very featureof both sections of the book...It is reasonably priced relative to most specialist texts, and would make a sound investment for anyone interested in discovering more about the fascinating world of veterinary pathology. <p>Veterinary Record, January 2012 <p> This book details the reasons behind and the mechanisms of various conditions that practitioners will have to deal with in their professional career...Numerous pictures, illustrations and tables provide additional ways of clearly understanding the different processes...This book is a wonderful tool for veterinary students. However, it can also be extremely useful for vets already in practice, wishing to better understand the pathophysiology of diseases. <p>Tomorrow Vets, January 2013

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