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1
Q

Study Of:

Neurology

A

Study of the Brain and Spinal Cord

(the nervous System)

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Study Of:

Angiology

A

Study of the Blood and Lymph

circulatory and vascular system

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3
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Study Of:

Ophthalmology

A

Study of Eyes and vision

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4
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Study Of:

Cynology

A

Study of Dogs

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5
Q

Study Of:

Otology

A

Study of Ears and hearing

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6
Q

Study Of:

Ethology

A

Study of Animal behavior

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7
Q

Study Of:

Otolaryngology

A

Study of the diseases of ears and throat

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8
Q

Study Of:

Biology

A

Study of Life and living things

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9
Q

Study Of:

Osteology

A

Study of the Skeleton and bony structures

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10
Q

Study Of:

Cardiology

A

Study of the Heart

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11
Q

Study Of:

Hematology

A

Study of the blood

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12
Q

Study Of:

Pulmonology

A

Study of Respiration

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Study Of:

Gastroenterology

A

Study of the Stomach, small and large intestines.

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14
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Study Of:

Dermatology

A

Study of the skin

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15
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Study Of:

Nephrology

A

Study of Physiology and diseases of the kidneys

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Q

Study Of:

Urology

A

Study of Urinary problems, kidney structures, and kidney disorders.

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17
Q

Study Of:

Gynecology

A

Study of Female Studies

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18
Q

Study Of:

Andrology

A

Study of Male Studies

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19
Q

Study Of:

Embryology

A

Study of Development

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20
Q

Study Of:

Immunology

A

Study of Blood and lymph and disease resistance

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21
Q

Study Of:

Endocrinology

A

Study of the hormones

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22
Q

Study Of:

Otorhinolaryngology

A

Study of the ears, nose, and throat. and the diseases that associate

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23
Q

Study Of:

Oncology

A

Study of Cancer

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24
Q

Study Of:

Ornithology

A

Study of birds

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25
Q

Study Of:

Odontology

A

Study of teeth

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26
Q

Study Of:

Myology

A

Study of muscles

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27
Q

Study Of:

Kinesiology

A

Study of movement

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28
Q

Study Of:

Ichthyology

A

Study of Fish

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29
Q

Study Of:

Pathology

A

Study of the causes and effects of diseases and illness

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30
Q

Study Of:

Hippology

A

Study of horses

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31
Q

Study Of:

Herpetology

A

Study of reptiles and amphibians

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32
Q

Study Of:

Zoology

A

Study of animals

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33
Q

Study Of:

Rhinology

A

Study of the nasal cavity and sinuses

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34
Q

Study Of:

Proctology

A

Study of the colon and rectum

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35
Q

Study Of:

Pharmacology

A

Study of Drugs

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36
Q

Study Of:

Phlebology

A

Study of the veins

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37
Q

Study Of:

Felinology

A

Study of Cats

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38
Q

Study Of:

Cytology

A

Study of the Structure and function of the cells.

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39
Q

Prefixes:

A- , An-

A

Without, not

Ex: Achromatic, Anhydrous, atheist

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40
Q

Prefixes:

Anti-
Contra-

A

Against

Ex: Antifreeze, Antisocial
Ex: contraindicated, contralateral

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41
Q

Prefixes:

De-

A

From - Down - Down From

Ex: decode, decrease

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42
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Prefixes:

Dys-

A

Difficulty

Ex: dyslexia, dysentery

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43
Q

Prefixes:

Hyper-
vs.
Hypo-

A

Hyper - Excessively high

Hypo - Excessively low

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44
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Prefixes:

Mal-

A

Bad

Ex: Malnourished, Malformed

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45
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Prefixes:

Poly-

A

Many, multiple

Ex: Polycystic, Polygon

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46
Q

Prefixes:

Tachy-

A

Abnormally fast

Ex: Tachypnoea, Tachycardia

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47
Q

Prefixes:

Ab-

A

Away from

Ex: abnormal, absent

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48
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Prefixes:

Ad- , Af-

A

Towards

Ex: adventure, adhere
Ex: Afflict, Afraid

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49
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Prefixes:

Amphi-

A

Both sides

Ex: amphitheater, amphibian

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50
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Prefixes:

Aut-

A

Self

Ex: autobiography, automatic

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51
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Prefixes:

Brachy-

A

Short

Ex: Brachycephalic

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52
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Prefixes:

Con-

A

Together, with

Ex: connect, convene

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53
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Prefixes:

Exto- , Exo-

A

Outside

Ex: ectoderm, exoskeleton

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54
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Prefixes:

Fore-

A

Before, In front

Ex: forecast, forehead

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55
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Prefixes:

Hemi-

A

Half

Ex: hemisphere

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56
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Prefixes:

Ep- , Epi-

A

On, Upon

Ex: epidemic

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57
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Prefixes:

Eu-

A

Normal

Ex: eulogy, euphemism, euphoria

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58
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Prefixes:

Iso-

A

Equal, Same

Ex: isolation, isometric

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59
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Prefixes:

Neo-

A

New

Ex: neonatal, neoprene

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60
Q

Prefixes:

Pan-

A

All

Ex: Pansexual, pancreatitis, panorama

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61
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Prefixes:

Peri-

A

Around

Ex: periodontal, peripatetic

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62
Q

Root:

Acu/o

A

Sharp, Sudden

Ex: evacuate

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63
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Root:

Alb/o

A

White

Ex: Albino

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64
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Root:

Angi/o

A

Blood Vessels

Ex: angiogram, angioplasty

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65
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Root:

Anxi/o

A

Nervous, Uneasy

Ex: Anxiety

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66
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Root:

Chem/o

A

Drug

Ex: Chemo, Chemical

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67
Q

Root:

Cutane/o

A

Skin

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68
Q

Root:

Duct/o

A

To lead, Carry

Ex: abduct, conduct, educate, seduction

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69
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Root:

Esthesi/o, Esthes/o

A

Nervous sensation

Ex: anesthesia

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70
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Root:

Flex/o

A

Bend

Ex: deflect, reflect.

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71
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Root:

Funct/o

A

Performance

Ex: malfunction, perfunctory

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72
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Root:

Cardi/o

A

Heart

Ex: Cardio

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73
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Root:

Cephal/o

A

Head

Ex: cephalodynia

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74
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Root:

Dent/I, Dent/o

A

Teeth

Ex: Dentist

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75
Q

Root:

Mamm/a, Mamm/o

A

Mammary gland

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76
Q

Root:

Nas/o

A

Nose

Ex: Nasal

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77
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Root:

Ophthalm/o

A

Eye

Ex: Ophthalmologist

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78
Q

Root:

Ot/o

A

Ear

Ex: otitis

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79
Q

Root:

Steth/o

A

Chest

Ex: stethoscope.

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80
Q

Root:

Thorac/o

A

Thorax

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81
Q

Root:

Trache/oc

A

Trachea

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82
Q

Root:

Derm/o

A

Skin

Ex: Dermatologist

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83
Q

Root:

Peritone/o

A

Peritoneum

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84
Q

Root:

Hydro/o

A

Water

Ex: Dehydration

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85
Q

Root:

Abdomin/o

A

Abdomen

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86
Q

Root:

Erythro/o

A

Red blood cell

Ex: Erythremia

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87
Q

Root:

Ur/o

A

Urinary system

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88
Q

Root:

Hepat/o

A

Liver

Ex: hepatometry

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89
Q

Root:

Copr/o

A

Feces

Ex: coprolith

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90
Q

Root:

Cyan/o

A

Blue

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91
Q

Root:

Entr/o

A

Intestines

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92
Q

Root:

Gingiv/o

A

Gums

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93
Q

Suffix:

-Toxin

A

Poison

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94
Q

Suffix:

-Megally

A

Abnormally large

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95
Q

Suffix:

-Ist

A

One who studies

Ex: Geologist

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96
Q

Suffix:

-Natal

A

Birth

Ex: Prenatal

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97
Q

Suffix:

-Spasm

A

Involuntary, contraction

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98
Q

Suffix:

  • Ic
  • Ac
  • Al
  • Ous
A

Pertaining to

Ex: enthusiastic
Ex: cardiac
Ex: arrival
Ex: Dangerous

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99
Q

Suffix:

-Graphy

A

Recording of

Ex: Geography

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100
Q

Suffix:

-Phagia

A

Eating, Swallowing

Ex: Aerophagia

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101
Q

Suffix:

-Lysis

A

Destruction of

Ex: Hemolysis

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102
Q

Suffix:

-Oxia

A

Oxygen

Ex: anoxia, hypoxia

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103
Q

Suffix:

  • Us
  • Um
A

Structure, Thing

Ex: Campus
Ex: Premium

104
Q

Suffix:

-Ule

A

Little, Small

Ex: Molecule

105
Q

Suffix:

-Therapy

106
Q

Suffix:

-Tension

A

Pressure

Ex: Hypertension

107
Q

Suffix:

-Suppression

108
Q

Suffix:

-Stat

A

An instrument used to keep something in place

Ex: Thermostat

109
Q

Suffix:

-Sis

A

State of, Condition

Ex: Hemodialysis

110
Q

Suffix:

-Receptor

A

Receiver

Ex: Photoreceptor

111
Q

Suffix:

-Plegic

A

Paralysis

Ex: Quadriplegic

112
Q

Suffix:

-Phobia

A

Fear

Ex: Arachnophobia

113
Q

Suffix:

-Cyte

A

Cell

Ex: monocyte

114
Q

Suffix:

-Ectomy

A

Surgical removal

Ex: neurectomy, cystectomy

115
Q

Suffix:

-Pnea

A

Breathing

Ex: hyperpnea, tachypnea

116
Q

Suffix:

-Itis

A

Inflammation of

Ex: Laminitis

117
Q

Suffix:

-Logy

A

Study of

Ex: Hippology

118
Q

Suffix:

-Oma

A

Tumor

Ex: adenoma, atheroma

119
Q

Suffix:

-Penia

A

Deficiency “of”

Ex: leukopenia, glycopenia

120
Q

Suffix:

-Scope

A

Instrument used for examining

Ex: telescope

121
Q

Suffix:

-Tomy

A

Cutting, Incision

Ex: hypophysectomy, postmastectomy

122
Q

What are the 3 types of terminologies

A

Directional
Instructional
Informational

123
Q

What is Directional Terminology

A
  • Used to help distinguish parts of body and terms
  • to be familiar with terminology of anatomical, structure, and functions of the body systems.
  • help understand medical conditions and determine treatments, such as proper body positioning for radiography, the proper location in the body to give an injection, or the location where a problem has been identified.
124
Q

What is Informational Terminology

A
  • Mainly used for people with overall care for the animal, may include employees and Pets owners.
  • used to provide information for other employees in the veterinary hospital.
  • used to help prepare animals and provide information for their needed care.

Quick hint
“Informa - tional”
Think of “informa” as “Informal” because this information is less critical and can be used with the owners of the pet.

125
Q

What is Instructional Terminology

A
  • Mainly Used for staff and vet communication
  • used to help prepare medications and dosages.
  • An instructional abbreviation is any abbreviation used to provide information between the veterinarian and the office staff.

Quick hint
“In - struct - ional”
Think of “struct” as “structure” because it is very important that the vet and staff to get medications and dosages correct. They need that structure to execute things properly.

126
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

Ai

A

Directional & Instructional

Artificial
Insemination

127
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

ALD

A

Instructional & Informational

Approximate
Lethal
Dose

128
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

ant

A

Directional

Anterior

129
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

ASPCA

A

Informational

American 
Society for the 
Prevention of
Cruelty to 
Animals
130
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

AVMA

A

Informational

American
Veterinary
Medical
Association

131
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

BID

A

Instructional & Informational

Twice a day

132
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

BP

A

Directional & Informational

Blood
Pressure

133
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

bpm

A

Directional & Instructional

Beats
Per
Minute

134
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

Bx

A

Directional

Biopsy

135
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

CAT scan

A

Directional & Instructional & Informational

Computerized
Axial
Tomography
scan

136
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

CBC

A

Directional & Informational

Complete
Blood
Count

137
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

CNS

A

Directional

Central
Nervous
System

138
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

CVT

A

Inforamtional

Certified
Veterinary
Technician

139
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

DOA

A

Informational

Dead
On
Arrival

140
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

DOB

A

Informational

Date
Of
Birth

141
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

DHLP-P

A

Instructional & Informational

```
Distemper
Hepatitis
Leptospirosis
Parainfluenza - Parvovirus
Canine Vaccine
~~~

142
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

DLH

A

Informational
Domestic
Long
Hair

143
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

DSH

A

Informational

Domestic
Short
Hair

144
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

DVM

A

Informational

Doctor of
Veterinary
Medicine

145
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

Dx

A

Directional & Instructional & Informational

Diagnosis

146
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

ECG, EKG

A

Directional

Electrocardiogram

147
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

E coli

A

Instructional & Informational

Escherichia Coli

148
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

EDUB

A

Informational

Eat
Drink
Urinate
Bowel movement

149
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

FeLV

A

Informational

Feline
Lukemia

150
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

FIA

A

Informational

Feline
Infectious
anemia

151
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

FIP

A

Informational

Feline
Infectious
Peritonitis

152
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

FUD

A

Directional & Instructional & Informational

Fever of
Undetermined
Origin

153
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

FVRCP

A

Informational

```
Feline
Viral
Rhinotracheitis
Calicivirus
Panleukopenia
Feline Vaccine
~~~

154
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

Fx

A

Directional & Instructional & Informational

Fracture

155
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

GI

A

Directional

Gastrointestinal

156
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

HBC

A

Instructional & Informational

Hit
By a
Car

157
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

HR

A

Directional & Instructional

Heart
Rate

158
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

Hx

A

Informational

History

159
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

ICU

A

Instructional & Informational

Intensive
Care
Unit

160
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

ID

A

Directional & Instructional

Intradermal
Medication administration route

161
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

IDDM

A

Informational

Insulin
Dependent
Diabetise
Mellitus

162
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

IM

A

Directional & Instructional

Intramuscular
Medication administration route

163
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

IN

A

Directional & Instructional

Intranasal
Medication administration route

164
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

IP

A

Directional & Instructional

Intraperitoneal
Medication administration route

165
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

IV

A

Directional & Instructional

Intravenous
Medication administration route

166
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

KBH

A

Informational

Kicked
By
Horse

167
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

LA

A

Informational

Large
Animal

168
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

LD

A

Informational

Lethal
Dose

169
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

LVT

A

Informational

Licensed
Veterinary
technician

170
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

ml

A

Instructional

milliliter

= CC - Cubic Centimeters

171
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

n

A

Informational

Normal

172
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

NAF

A

Informational

No
Abnormal
Findings

173
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

NPO

A

Instructional & Informational

nil per os
Nothing by mouth

174
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

OR

A

Informational

Operating
Room

175
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

pc

A

Instructional & Informational

post cibum
After Meals

176
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

PCV

A

Informational

Pack
Cell
Volume

177
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

PE

A

Informational

Physical
Examination

178
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

PO

A

Directional & Instructional & Informational

per os
Orally

179
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

PTS

A

Informational

Put
To
Sleep

180
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

qd

A

Instructional & Informational

Every day

181
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

qh

A

Instructional & Informational

Every Hour
q4h - Every 4 hours

182
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

QID

A

Instructional & Informational

Four times per day

183
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

qod

A

Instructional & Informational

Every other day

184
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

QOL

A

Instructional & Informational

Quality
Of
Life

185
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

rbc

A

Directional

Red
Blood
Cell

186
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

Rx

A

Instructional

Prescription

187
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

SA

A

Informational

Small
Animal

188
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

SID

A

Instructional & Informational

One time per day

189
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

sg

A

Informational

Specific
Gravity

190
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

Stat

A

Instructional & Informational

Immediately

191
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

Sub-Q

A

Directional & Instructional

Subcutaneous
situated or applied under the skin
(Medication administration route)

192
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

Sx

A

Directional & Instructional & Informational

Surgery

193
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

TID

A

Instructional & Informational

Three times Per day

194
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

TLC

A

Instructional

Tender
loving
Care

195
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

TPR

A

Directional & Informational

Tempiture
Pulse
Respiration

196
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

UA, U/A

A

Directional

Urinalysis

197
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

wbc

A

Directional

White
Blood
Cell

198
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

w/
w/o

A

Instructional

With
Without

199
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

wt

A

Directional

Weight

200
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

AAHA

A

Informational

American
Animal
Hospital
Association

201
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

ac

A

Instructional & Informational

ante cibum
Before Meals

202
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

ACL

A

Directional

Anterior
Cruciate
Ligament

203
Q

Vet Abbreviations:

Ad lib

A

Instructional & Informational

As much as desired

204
Q

Directional Terminology:

Anterior

A

The front view of the animal

205
Q

Directional Terminology:

Rostral

A

in the front of the face, closest to the nose

206
Q

Directional Terminology:

Posterior

A

rear facing of an animal

207
Q

Directional Terminology:

Cranial

A

Horizontally toward the head

also known as superior

208
Q

Directional Terminology:

Caudal

A

Horizontally toward the tail

also known as inferior

209
Q

Directional Terminology:

Dorsal

A

along the back, uppermost surface

Ex:The horse has a rub rash on the dorsal side of the tail (top of tail)

210
Q

Directional Terminology:

Ventral

A

along the belly, undermost surface

Ex: the horse has a cut on the ventral side of the
face/head (chin/Jaw area)

211
Q

Directional Terminology:

Proximal

A

Specifically referring to a limb.
part of the limb closest
to the body

Ex: My shoulder is proximal to my elbow

212
Q

Directional Terminology:

Distal

A

Specifically referring to a limb.
part of the limb furthest from the body

Ex: my fingers are distal to my forearm.

213
Q

Directional Terminology:

Plantar

A

related to the sole of the foot

214
Q

Directional Terminology:

Palmar

A

related to the palm of the hand

215
Q

Directional Terminology:

Volar

A

related to both the sole and palm

216
Q

Directional Terminology:

Transvers Plane

A
  • also known as axial, horizontal, or transaxial plane
  • an imaginary plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts. It is perpendicular to the coronal plane and sagittal plane.
217
Q

Directional Terminology:

Median Plane

A
  • passing vertically through the midline.

- divides the body into left and right halves of equal proportion, i.e. in the case of bilateral symmetry.

218
Q

Directional Terminology:

Sagittal Plane

A
  • also known as longitudinal plane,
  • divides the body into right and left parts. The plane may be in the center of the body (similar to median plane but not necessarily equal)
    and split it into two halves (mid-sagittal)
    or away from the midline and split it into unequal parts (para-sagittal).
219
Q

Directional Terminology:

Frontal Plane

A
  • Also known as coronal plane

- any vertical plane that divides the body into ventral and dorsal (belly and back) sections.

220
Q

Latin Name(s):

Dog

A

Latin Name: Canis

Latin Adjective: Canine

221
Q

Latin Name(s):

Cat

A

Latin Name: Felis

Latin Adjective: Feline

222
Q

Latin Name(s):

Horse

A

Latin Name: Equus

Latin Adjective: Equine

223
Q

Latin Name(s):

Cattle

A

Latin Name: Bos

Latin Adjective: Bovine

224
Q

Latin Name(s):

Sheep

A

Latin Name: Ovis

Latin Adjective: Ovine

225
Q

Latin Name(s):

Goat

A

Latin Name: Capra

Latin Adjective: Caprine

226
Q

Latin Name(s):

Pig

A

Latin Name: Sus

Latin Adjective: Porcine

227
Q

Latin Name(s):

Bird

A

Latin Name: Avis

Latin Adjective: Avine

228
Q

Latin Name(s):

Mouse

A

Latin Name: Mus

Latin Adjective: Murine (Same as Rat)

229
Q

Latin Name(s):

Rat

A

Latin Name: Rattus

Latin Adjective: Murine (Same as Mouse)

230
Q

Latin Name(s):

Chinchilla

A

Latin Name: Lanigerus

Latin Adjective: Laniger

231
Q

Latin Name(s):

Rabbit

A

Latin Name: Lepus

Latin Adjective: Leporine

232
Q

Latin Name(s):

Guinea Pig

A

Latin Name: Cavia Porcellus

Latin Adjective: Cavia

233
Q

Latin Name(s):

Ferret

A

Latin Name: Furittus

Latin Adjective: Musteline

234
Q

Latin Name(s):

Hamster

A

Latin Name: Mesocricetus Auratus

Latin Adjective: Cricetine

235
Q

Latin Name(s):

Fish

A

Latin Name: Pisces

Latin Adjective: Piscine

236
Q

Latin Name(s):

Turtle/Tortoise

A

Latin Name: Testudo

Latin Adjective: Testudine

237
Q

Latin Name(s):

Lizard

A

Latin Name: Lacertilia

Latin Adjective: Lacertine

238
Q

Latin Name(s):

Gerbil

A

Latin Name: Gerbillinae

Latin Adjective: Cricetine

239
Q

Species Terminology:

Dog

A

Mature Female: Bitch

Mature Male: Sire

Castrated Male: Neutered male

Immature Male: Pup

Immature Female: Pup

240
Q

Species Terminology:

Cat

A

Mature Female: Dam/Queen

Mature Male: Tom

Castrated Male: Neutered male

Immature Male: Kitten

Immature Female: Kitten

241
Q

Species Terminology:

Horse

A

Mature Female: Mare

Mature Male: Stallion/Stud

Castrated Male: Gelding

Immature Male: Colt

Immature Female: Filly

242
Q

Species Terminology:

Cattle

A

Mature Female: Cow

Mature Male: Bull

Castrated Male: Steer

Immature Male: Bull Calf

Immature Female: Heifer Calf

243
Q

Species Terminology:

Sheep

A

Mature Female: Ewe

Mature Male: Ram

Castrated Male: Wether

Immature Male: Ram Lamb

Immature Female: Ewe Lamb

244
Q

Species Terminology:

Goat

A

Mature Female: Doe/Nanny

Mature Male: Buck/Billy

Castrated Male: Wether

Immature Male: Kid

Immature Female: Kid

245
Q

Species Terminology:

Pig

A

Mature Female: Sow

Mature Male: Boar

Castrated Male: Barrow

Immature Male: Piglet

Immature Female: Gilt/Piglet

246
Q

Species Terminology:

Bird (Chicken)

A

Mature Female: Hen

Mature Male: Rooster

Castrated Male: Capon

Immature Male: Poult

Immature Female: Poult/Pullet

247
Q

Species Terminology:

Mouse

A

Mature Female: Dam

Mature Male: Sire

Castrated Male: Neutered male

Immature Male: Pup

Immature Female: Pup

248
Q

Species Terminology:

Rat

A

Mature Female: Dam

Mature Male: Sire

Castrated Male: Neutered male

Immature Male: Pup

Immature Female: Pup

249
Q

Species Terminology:

Chinchilla

A

Mature Female: Female

Mature Male: Male

Castrated Male: Neutered male

Immature Male: Baby

Immature Female: Baby

250
Q

Species Terminology:

Rabbit

A

Mature Female: Sow

Mature Male: Buck

Castrated Male: Lapin

Immature Male: Bunny

Immature Female: Bunny/Doe

251
Q

Species Terminology:

Guinea pig

A

Mature Female: Sow

Mature Male: Boar

Castrated Male: Neutered male

Immature Male: Kit

Immature Female: Kit

252
Q

Species Terminology:

Ferret

A

Mature Female: Jill

Mature Male: Hob

Castrated Male: Gib

Immature Male: Kit

Immature Female: Kit/ Sprite(Fixed)

253
Q

Species Terminology:

Hampster

A

Mature Female: Sow

Mature Male: Boar

Castrated Male: Neutered male

Immature Male: Pup

Immature Female: Pup

254
Q

Species Terminology:

Fish

A

Mature Female: Fish

Mature Male: Fish

Castrated Male: Fish

Immature Male: Fry

Immature Female: Fry

255
Q

Species Terminology:

Turtle/Tortoise

A

Mature Female: Female

Mature Male: Male

Castrated Male: Neutered male

Immature Male: Hatchling

Immature Female: Hatchling

256
Q

Species Terminology:

Lizard

A

Mature Female: Cow

Mature Male: Bull

Castrated Male: Neutered male

Immature Male: Hatchling

Immature Female: Hatchling

257
Q

Species Terminology:

Gerbil

A

Mature Female: Doe

Mature Male: Buck

Castrated Male: Neutered male

Immature Male: Pup

Immature Female: Pup

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