A reference on spelling, pronunciation, and definitions of terms used in everyday work situations, for both student and professional veterinary technicians. Defines some 6,000 medical, production, and laboratory terms used in various fields related to animal care. Entries are concise and are cross-referenced to point out connections between related concepts. Appendices offer an alphabetical listing of word parts and their definitions, guidelines for making plural forms of medical terms, abbreviations of medical terms and specialties, and a reference on unit conversions. Author credentials are not given. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)