#2 - Unit D - Vet Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Study Of:
Neurology
A
Study of the Brain and Spinal Cord
(the nervous System)
2
Q
Study Of:
Angiology
A
Study of the Blood and Lymph
circulatory and vascular system
3
Q
Study Of:
Ophthalmology
A
Study of Eyes and vision
4
Q
Study Of:
Cynology
A
Study of Dogs
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Q
Study Of:
Otology
A
Study of Ears and hearing
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Q
Study Of:
Ethology
A
Study of Animal behavior
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Q
Study Of:
Otolaryngology
A
Study of the diseases of ears and throat
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Q
Study Of:
Biology
A
Study of Life and living things
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Q
Study Of:
Osteology
A
Study of the Skeleton and bony structures
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Q
Study Of:
Cardiology
A
Study of the Heart
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Q
Study Of:
Hematology
A
Study of the blood
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Q
Study Of:
Pulmonology
A
Study of Respiration
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Q
Study Of:
Gastroenterology
A
Study of the Stomach, small and large intestines.
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Q
Study Of:
Dermatology
A
Study of the skin
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Q
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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Q
Study Of:
Gynecology
A
Study of Female Studies
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Q
Study Of:
Andrology
A
Study of Male Studies
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Q
Study Of:
Embryology
A
Study of Development
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Q
Study Of:
Immunology
A
Study of Blood and lymph and disease resistance
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Q
Study Of:
Endocrinology
A
Study of the hormones
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Q
Study Of:
Otorhinolaryngology
A
Study of the ears, nose, and throat. and the diseases that associate
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Q
Study Of:
Oncology
A
Study of Cancer
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Q
Study Of:
Ornithology
A
Study of birds
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Study Of:
Odontology
Study of teeth
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Study Of:
Myology
Study of muscles
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Study Of:
Kinesiology
Study of movement
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Study Of:
Ichthyology
Study of Fish
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Study Of:
Pathology
Study of the causes and effects of diseases and illness
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Study Of:
Hippology
Study of horses
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Study Of:
Herpetology
Study of reptiles and amphibians
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Study Of:
Zoology
Study of animals
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Study Of:
Rhinology
Study of the nasal cavity and sinuses
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Study Of:
Proctology
Study of the colon and rectum
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Study Of:
Pharmacology
Study of Drugs
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Study Of:
Phlebology
Study of the veins
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Study Of:
Felinology
Study of Cats
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Study Of:
Cytology
Study of the Structure and function of the cells.
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Prefixes:
A- , An-
Without, not
Ex: Achromatic, Anhydrous, atheist
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Prefixes:
Anti-
Contra-
Against
Ex: Antifreeze, Antisocial
Ex: contraindicated, contralateral
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Prefixes:
De-
From - Down - Down From
Ex: decode, decrease
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Prefixes:
Dys-
Difficulty
Ex: dyslexia, dysentery
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Prefixes:
Hyper-
vs.
Hypo-
Hyper - Excessively high
| Hypo - Excessively low
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Prefixes:
Mal-
Bad
Ex: Malnourished, Malformed
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Prefixes:
Poly-
Many, multiple
Ex: Polycystic, Polygon
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Prefixes:
Tachy-
Abnormally fast
Ex: Tachypnoea, Tachycardia
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Prefixes:
Ab-
Away from
Ex: abnormal, absent
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Prefixes:
Ad- , Af-
Towards
Ex: adventure, adhere
Ex: Afflict, Afraid
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Prefixes:
Amphi-
Both sides
Ex: amphitheater, amphibian
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Prefixes:
Aut-
Self
Ex: autobiography, automatic
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Prefixes:
Brachy-
Short
Ex: Brachycephalic
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Prefixes:
Con-
Together, with
Ex: connect, convene
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Prefixes:
Exto- , Exo-
Outside
Ex: ectoderm, exoskeleton
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Prefixes:
Fore-
Before, In front
Ex: forecast, forehead
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Prefixes:
Hemi-
Half
Ex: hemisphere
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Prefixes:
Ep- , Epi-
On, Upon
Ex: epidemic
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Prefixes:
Eu-
Normal
Ex: eulogy, euphemism, euphoria
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Prefixes:
Iso-
Equal, Same
Ex: isolation, isometric
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Prefixes:
Neo-
New
Ex: neonatal, neoprene
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Prefixes:
Pan-
All
Ex: Pansexual, pancreatitis, panorama
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Prefixes:
Peri-
Around
Ex: periodontal, peripatetic
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Root:
Acu/o
Sharp, Sudden
Ex: evacuate
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Root:
Alb/o
White
Ex: Albino
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Root:
Angi/o
Blood Vessels
Ex: angiogram, angioplasty
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Root:
Anxi/o
Nervous, Uneasy
Ex: Anxiety
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Root:
Chem/o
Drug
Ex: Chemo, Chemical
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Root:
Cutane/o
Skin
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Root:
Duct/o
To lead, Carry
Ex: abduct, conduct, educate, seduction
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Root:
Esthesi/o, Esthes/o
Nervous sensation
Ex: anesthesia
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Root:
Flex/o
Bend
Ex: deflect, reflect.
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Root:
Funct/o
Performance
Ex: malfunction, perfunctory
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Root:
Cardi/o
Heart
Ex: Cardio
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Root:
Cephal/o
Head
Ex: cephalodynia
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Root:
Dent/I, Dent/o
Teeth
Ex: Dentist
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Root:
Mamm/a, Mamm/o
Mammary gland
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Root:
Nas/o
Nose
Ex: Nasal
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Root:
Ophthalm/o
Eye
Ex: Ophthalmologist
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Root:
Ot/o
Ear
Ex: otitis
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Root:
Steth/o
Chest
Ex: stethoscope.
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Root:
Thorac/o
Thorax
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Root:
Trache/oc
Trachea
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Root:
Derm/o
Skin
Ex: Dermatologist
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Root:
Peritone/o
Peritoneum
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Root:
Hydro/o
Water
Ex: Dehydration
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Root:
Abdomin/o
Abdomen
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Root:
Erythro/o
Red blood cell
Ex: Erythremia
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Root:
Ur/o
Urinary system
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Root:
Hepat/o
Liver
Ex: hepatometry
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Root:
Copr/o
Feces
Ex: coprolith
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Root:
Cyan/o
Blue
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Root:
Entr/o
Intestines
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Root:
Gingiv/o
Gums
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Suffix:
-Toxin
Poison
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Suffix:
-Megally
Abnormally large
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Suffix:
-Ist
One who studies
Ex: Geologist
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Suffix:
-Natal
Birth
Ex: Prenatal
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Suffix:
-Spasm
Involuntary, contraction
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Suffix:
- Ic
- Ac
- Al
- Ous
Pertaining to
Ex: enthusiastic
Ex: cardiac
Ex: arrival
Ex: Dangerous
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Suffix:
-Graphy
Recording of
Ex: Geography
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Suffix:
-Phagia
Eating, Swallowing
Ex: Aerophagia
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Suffix:
-Lysis
Destruction of
Ex: Hemolysis
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Suffix:
-Oxia
Oxygen
Ex: anoxia, hypoxia
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Suffix:
- Us
- Um
Structure, Thing
Ex: Campus
Ex: Premium
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Suffix:
-Ule
Little, Small
Ex: Molecule
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Suffix:
-Therapy
Treatment
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Suffix:
-Tension
Pressure
Ex: Hypertension
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Suffix:
-Suppression
Stop
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Suffix:
-Stat
An instrument used to keep something in place
Ex: Thermostat
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Suffix:
-Sis
State of, Condition
Ex: Hemodialysis
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Suffix:
-Receptor
Receiver
Ex: Photoreceptor
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Suffix:
-Plegic
Paralysis
Ex: Quadriplegic
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Suffix:
-Phobia
Fear
Ex: Arachnophobia
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Suffix:
-Cyte
Cell
Ex: monocyte
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Suffix:
-Ectomy
Surgical removal
Ex: neurectomy, cystectomy
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Suffix:
-Pnea
Breathing
Ex: hyperpnea, tachypnea
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Suffix:
-Itis
Inflammation of
Ex: Laminitis
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Suffix:
-Logy
Study of
Ex: Hippology
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Suffix:
-Oma
Tumor
Ex: adenoma, atheroma
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Suffix:
-Penia
Deficiency "of"
Ex: leukopenia, glycopenia
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Suffix:
-Scope
Instrument used for examining
Ex: telescope
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Suffix:
-Tomy
Cutting, Incision
Ex: hypophysectomy, postmastectomy
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What are the 3 types of terminologies
Directional
Instructional
Informational
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What is Directional Terminology
- 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.
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What is Informational Terminology
- 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.
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What is Instructional Terminology
- 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.
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Vet Abbreviations:
Ai
*Directional & Instructional*
Artificial
Insemination
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Vet Abbreviations:
ALD
*Instructional & Informational*
Approximate
Lethal
Dose
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Vet Abbreviations:
ant
*Directional*
Anterior
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Vet Abbreviations:
ASPCA
*Informational*
```
American
Society for the
Prevention of
Cruelty to
Animals
```
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Vet Abbreviations:
AVMA
*Informational*
American
Veterinary
Medical
Association
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Vet Abbreviations:
BID
*Instructional & Informational*
Twice a day
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Vet Abbreviations:
BP
*Directional & Informational*
Blood
Pressure
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Vet Abbreviations:
bpm
*Directional & Instructional*
Beats
Per
Minute
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Vet Abbreviations:
Bx
*Directional*
Biopsy
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Vet Abbreviations:
CAT scan
*Directional & Instructional & Informational*
| Computerized
Axial
Tomography
scan
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Vet Abbreviations:
CBC
*Directional & Informational*
Complete
Blood
Count
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Vet Abbreviations:
CNS
*Directional*
Central
Nervous
System
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Vet Abbreviations:
CVT
*Inforamtional*
Certified
Veterinary
Technician
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Vet Abbreviations:
DOA
*Informational*
Dead
On
Arrival
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Vet Abbreviations:
DOB
*Informational*
Date
Of
Birth
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Vet Abbreviations:
DHLP-P
*Instructional & Informational*
| ```
Distemper
Hepatitis
Leptospirosis
Parainfluenza - Parvovirus
Canine Vaccine
```
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Vet Abbreviations:
DLH
*Informational*
Domestic
Long
Hair
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Vet Abbreviations:
DSH
*Informational*
Domestic
Short
Hair
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Vet Abbreviations:
DVM
*Informational*
Doctor of
Veterinary
Medicine
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Vet Abbreviations:
Dx
*Directional & Instructional & Informational*
Diagnosis
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Vet Abbreviations:
ECG, EKG
*Directional*
Electrocardiogram
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Vet Abbreviations:
E coli
*Instructional & Informational*
Escherichia Coli
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Vet Abbreviations:
EDUB
*Informational*
Eat
Drink
Urinate
Bowel movement
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Vet Abbreviations:
FeLV
*Informational*
Feline
Lukemia
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Vet Abbreviations:
FIA
*Informational*
Feline
Infectious
anemia
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Vet Abbreviations:
FIP
*Informational*
Feline
Infectious
Peritonitis
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Vet Abbreviations:
FUD
*Directional & Instructional & Informational*
Fever of
Undetermined
Origin
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Vet Abbreviations:
FVRCP
*Informational*
| ```
Feline
Viral
Rhinotracheitis
Calicivirus
Panleukopenia
Feline Vaccine
```
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Vet Abbreviations:
Fx
*Directional & Instructional & Informational*
Fracture
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Vet Abbreviations:
GI
*Directional*
Gastrointestinal
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Vet Abbreviations:
HBC
*Instructional & Informational*
Hit
By a
Car
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Vet Abbreviations:
HR
*Directional & Instructional*
Heart
Rate
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Vet Abbreviations:
Hx
*Informational*
History
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Vet Abbreviations:
ICU
*Instructional & Informational*
Intensive
Care
Unit
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Vet Abbreviations:
ID
*Directional & Instructional*
| Intradermal
Medication administration route
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Vet Abbreviations:
IDDM
*Informational*
Insulin
Dependent
Diabetise
Mellitus
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Vet Abbreviations:
IM
*Directional & Instructional*
| Intramuscular
Medication administration route
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Vet Abbreviations:
IN
*Directional & Instructional*
| Intranasal
Medication administration route
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Vet Abbreviations:
IP
*Directional & Instructional*
| Intraperitoneal
Medication administration route
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Vet Abbreviations:
IV
*Directional & Instructional*
| Intravenous
Medication administration route
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Vet Abbreviations:
KBH
*Informational*
Kicked
By
Horse
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Vet Abbreviations:
LA
*Informational*
Large
Animal
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Vet Abbreviations:
LD
*Informational*
Lethal
Dose
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Vet Abbreviations:
LVT
*Informational*
Licensed
Veterinary
technician
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Vet Abbreviations:
ml
*Instructional*
milliliter
= CC - Cubic Centimeters
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Vet Abbreviations:
n
*Informational*
Normal
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Vet Abbreviations:
NAF
*Informational*
No
Abnormal
Findings
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Vet Abbreviations:
NPO
*Instructional & Informational*
| nil per os
Nothing by mouth
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Vet Abbreviations:
OR
*Informational*
Operating
Room
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Vet Abbreviations:
pc
*Instructional & Informational*
| post cibum
After Meals
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Vet Abbreviations:
PCV
*Informational*
Pack
Cell
Volume
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Vet Abbreviations:
PE
*Informational*
Physical
Examination
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Vet Abbreviations:
PO
*Directional & Instructional & Informational*
| per os
Orally
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Vet Abbreviations:
PTS
*Informational*
Put
To
Sleep
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Vet Abbreviations:
qd
*Instructional & Informational*
Every day
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Vet Abbreviations:
qh
*Instructional & Informational*
| Every Hour
q4h - Every 4 hours
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Vet Abbreviations:
QID
*Instructional & Informational*
Four times per day
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Vet Abbreviations:
qod
*Instructional & Informational*
Every other day
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Vet Abbreviations:
QOL
*Instructional & Informational*
Quality
Of
Life
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Vet Abbreviations:
rbc
*Directional*
Red
Blood
Cell
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Vet Abbreviations:
Rx
*Instructional*
Prescription
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Vet Abbreviations:
SA
*Informational*
Small
Animal
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Vet Abbreviations:
SID
*Instructional & Informational*
One time per day
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Vet Abbreviations:
sg
*Informational*
Specific
Gravity
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Vet Abbreviations:
Stat
*Instructional & Informational*
Immediately
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Vet Abbreviations:
Sub-Q
*Directional & Instructional*
| Subcutaneous
situated or applied under the skin
(Medication administration route)
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Vet Abbreviations:
Sx
*Directional & Instructional & Informational*
Surgery
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Vet Abbreviations:
TID
*Instructional & Informational*
Three times Per day
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Vet Abbreviations:
TLC
*Instructional*
Tender
loving
Care
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Vet Abbreviations:
TPR
*Directional & Informational*
Tempiture
Pulse
Respiration
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Vet Abbreviations:
UA, U/A
*Directional*
Urinalysis
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Vet Abbreviations:
wbc
*Directional*
White
Blood
Cell
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Vet Abbreviations:
w/
w/o
*Instructional*
With
Without
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Vet Abbreviations:
wt
*Directional*
Weight
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Vet Abbreviations:
AAHA
*Informational*
American
Animal
Hospital
Association
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Vet Abbreviations:
ac
*Instructional & Informational*
| ante cibum
Before Meals
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Vet Abbreviations:
ACL
*Directional*
Anterior
Cruciate
Ligament
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Vet Abbreviations:
Ad lib
*Instructional & Informational*
As much as desired
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Directional Terminology:
Anterior
The front view of the animal
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Directional Terminology:
Rostral
in the front of the face, closest to the nose
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Directional Terminology:
Posterior
rear facing of an animal
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Directional Terminology:
Cranial
Horizontally toward the head
*also known as superior*
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Directional Terminology:
Caudal
Horizontally toward the tail
*also known as inferior*
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Directional Terminology:
Dorsal
along the back, uppermost surface
Ex:The horse has a rub rash on the dorsal side of the tail (top of tail)
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Directional Terminology:
Ventral
along the belly, undermost surface
Ex: the horse has a cut on the ventral side of the
face/head (chin/Jaw area)
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Directional Terminology:
Proximal
Specifically referring to a limb.
part of the limb closest
to the body
Ex: My shoulder is proximal to my elbow
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Directional Terminology:
Distal
Specifically referring to a limb.
part of the limb furthest from the body
Ex: my fingers are distal to my forearm.
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Directional Terminology:
Plantar
related to the sole of the foot
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Directional Terminology:
Palmar
related to the palm of the hand
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Directional Terminology:
Volar
related to both the sole and palm
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Directional Terminology:
Transvers Plane
- 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.
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Directional Terminology:
Median Plane
- passing vertically through the midline.
| - divides the body into left and right halves of equal proportion, i.e. in the case of bilateral symmetry.
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Directional Terminology:
Sagittal Plane
- 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).
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Directional Terminology:
Frontal Plane
- Also known as coronal plane
| - any vertical plane that divides the body into ventral and dorsal (belly and back) sections.
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Latin Name(s):
Dog
Latin Name: _Canis_
Latin Adjective: Canine
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Latin Name(s):
Cat
Latin Name: _Felis_
Latin Adjective: Feline
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Latin Name(s):
Horse
Latin Name: _Equus_
Latin Adjective: Equine
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Latin Name(s):
Cattle
Latin Name: _Bos_
Latin Adjective: Bovine
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Latin Name(s):
Sheep
Latin Name: _Ovis_
Latin Adjective: Ovine
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Latin Name(s):
Goat
Latin Name: _Capra_
Latin Adjective: Caprine
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Latin Name(s):
Pig
Latin Name: _Sus_
Latin Adjective: Porcine
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Latin Name(s):
Bird
Latin Name: _Avis_
Latin Adjective: Avine
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Latin Name(s):
Mouse
Latin Name: _Mus_
Latin Adjective: Murine (Same as Rat)
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Latin Name(s):
Rat
Latin Name: _Rattus_
Latin Adjective: Murine (Same as Mouse)
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Latin Name(s):
Chinchilla
Latin Name: _Lanigerus_
Latin Adjective: Laniger
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Latin Name(s):
Rabbit
Latin Name: _Lepus_
Latin Adjective: Leporine
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Latin Name(s):
Guinea Pig
Latin Name: _Cavia Porcellus_
Latin Adjective: Cavia
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Latin Name(s):
Ferret
Latin Name: _Furittus_
Latin Adjective: Musteline
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Latin Name(s):
Hamster
Latin Name: _Mesocricetus Auratus_
Latin Adjective: Cricetine
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Latin Name(s):
Fish
Latin Name: _Pisces_
Latin Adjective: Piscine
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Latin Name(s):
Turtle/Tortoise
Latin Name: _Testudo_
Latin Adjective: Testudine
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Latin Name(s):
Lizard
Latin Name: _Lacertilia_
Latin Adjective: Lacertine
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Latin Name(s):
Gerbil
Latin Name: _Gerbillinae_
Latin Adjective: Cricetine
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Species Terminology:
Dog
Mature Female: Bitch
Mature Male: Sire
Castrated Male: Neutered male
Immature Male: Pup
Immature Female: Pup
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Species Terminology:
Cat
Mature Female: Dam/Queen
Mature Male: Tom
Castrated Male: Neutered male
Immature Male: Kitten
Immature Female: Kitten
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Species Terminology:
Horse
Mature Female: Mare
Mature Male: Stallion/Stud
Castrated Male: Gelding
Immature Male: Colt
Immature Female: Filly
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Species Terminology:
Cattle
Mature Female: Cow
Mature Male: Bull
Castrated Male: Steer
Immature Male: Bull Calf
Immature Female: Heifer Calf
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Species Terminology:
Sheep
Mature Female: Ewe
Mature Male: Ram
Castrated Male: Wether
Immature Male: Ram Lamb
Immature Female: Ewe Lamb
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Species Terminology:
Goat
Mature Female: Doe/Nanny
Mature Male: Buck/Billy
Castrated Male: Wether
Immature Male: Kid
Immature Female: Kid
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Species Terminology:
Pig
Mature Female: Sow
Mature Male: Boar
Castrated Male: Barrow
Immature Male: Piglet
Immature Female: Gilt/Piglet
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Species Terminology:
Bird (Chicken)
Mature Female: Hen
Mature Male: Rooster
Castrated Male: Capon
Immature Male: Poult
Immature Female: Poult/Pullet
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Species Terminology:
Mouse
Mature Female: Dam
Mature Male: Sire
Castrated Male: Neutered male
Immature Male: Pup
Immature Female: Pup
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Species Terminology:
Rat
Mature Female: Dam
Mature Male: Sire
Castrated Male: Neutered male
Immature Male: Pup
Immature Female: Pup
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Species Terminology:
Chinchilla
Mature Female: Female
Mature Male: Male
Castrated Male: Neutered male
Immature Male: Baby
Immature Female: Baby
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Species Terminology:
Rabbit
Mature Female: Sow
Mature Male: Buck
Castrated Male: Lapin
Immature Male: Bunny
Immature Female: Bunny/Doe
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Species Terminology:
Guinea pig
Mature Female: Sow
Mature Male: Boar
Castrated Male: Neutered male
Immature Male: Kit
Immature Female: Kit
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Species Terminology:
Ferret
Mature Female: Jill
Mature Male: Hob
Castrated Male: Gib
Immature Male: Kit
Immature Female: Kit/ Sprite(Fixed)
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Species Terminology:
Hampster
Mature Female: Sow
Mature Male: Boar
Castrated Male: Neutered male
Immature Male: Pup
Immature Female: Pup
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Species Terminology:
Fish
Mature Female: Fish
Mature Male: Fish
Castrated Male: Fish
Immature Male: Fry
Immature Female: Fry
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Species Terminology:
Turtle/Tortoise
Mature Female: Female
Mature Male: Male
Castrated Male: Neutered male
Immature Male: Hatchling
Immature Female: Hatchling
256
Species Terminology:
Lizard
Mature Female: Cow
Mature Male: Bull
Castrated Male: Neutered male
Immature Male: Hatchling
Immature Female: Hatchling
257
Species Terminology:
Gerbil
Mature Female: Doe
Mature Male: Buck
Castrated Male: Neutered male
Immature Male: Pup
Immature Female: Pup
