Abbreviations & Acronyms
The field of Veterinary Medicine is highly specialized. In order to navigate the literature and efficiently diagnose and treat patients, veterinarians must recognize abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols pertinent to the discipline.
Dorland's dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations.
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Online Resources
- Merck Veterinary Manual - AbbreviationsThis section of the Merck Veterinary Manual contains abbreviations of Veterinary Medicine terms.
- Pet PlaceAn A to Z guide to veterinary abbreviations as well as pet consumer information.
- Veterinary Acronyms Flashcards - CramVirtual flashcards with acronyms pertinent to the field of veterinary medicine.
- Veterinary Abbreviations Flashcards – CramVirtual flashcards with abbreviations pertinent to the field of veterinary medicine.
- Veterinary Abbreviations & Acronyms – University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThis list focuses on abbreviations and acronyms commonly used in veterinary practices and supplements the standard and widely available reference sources such as Gale's Acronyms, Initialisms & Abbreviations Dictionary. It is provided by the Illinois Veterinary Medicine Library.
Print Books
Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and AbbreviationsCall Number: W 13 D532 2016 - Permanent ReserveISBN: 9780323340205Publication Date: 2016
Elsevier's Dictionary of Abbreviations, Acronyms, Synonyms and Symbols Used in MedicineCall Number: W 13 E47 2004ISBN: 0444512659Publication Date: 2004
