Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease

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.

ISBN 0323075339   Pages 1344 ISBN13 9780323075336 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 4150 Publisher Elsevier - Health Sciences Division   Published in St Louis Imprint Mosby   Previous ISBN 9780323028707 Format Hardback   Height (mm) 280 Publication date 09 Aug 2011   Width (mm) 219 DEWEY 636.089607   Spine width (mm) 64 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Professional / Scholarly

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