Animal Restraint: Medical Terms B

Question 1

inflammation of the intestine

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Bacterial Enteritis

Question 2

a substance capable of killing bacteria

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Bactericide

Question 3

an agent, such as a chemical or biological material, that inhibits bacterial growth

Answer 3

Bacteriostat

Question 4

bright, alert, and responsive

Answer 4

BAR

Question 5

scalpel handles

Answer 5

Bard-Parker

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division of two

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Bifurcation

Question 7

a yellowish-green liquid secreted by the liver

Answer 7

Bile

Question 8

a red bile pigment derived from the degradation of hemoglobin during the normal and abnormal destruction of red blood cells

Answer 8

Bilirubin

Question 9

a compound light microscope adapted to the use of both

eyes

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Binocular microscope

Question 10

substances that are made up of components of organisms that can no longer cause disease and are either killed or modified in such a way that they still produce immunity but are still alive (vaccines)

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Biologic substances

Question 11

an instrument for cutting and removing a disk of tissue

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Biopsy punch

Question 12

new, growing feathers that have vascular shafts and present in a blue-grey color until they become mature when they become hollow again

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Blood feathers

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an instrument used to watch the patient’s blood pressure

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Blood pressure monitor

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the administration of a drug, medication, or other substance in the form of a single, large dose

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Bolus

Question 15

fly larvae of some species that appear as white, worm-like structures and are also referred to as grubs or warbles

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Bots

Question 16

similar to the reefer’s knot in that it is based on the square knot and binds two ropes together, this rope includes two bights tied together to form loops

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Bow knot

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dogs having a short muzzle accompanied by a wide head

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Brachycephalic

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any of the larger passages conveying air to and within the lungs

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Bronchi

Question 19

endoscopy of the lower respiratory tract

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Bronchoscopy

Question 20

this is most likely to occur in breeding kennels. In humans, symptoms include high fever, shivering, and weakness. Dogs should be routinely tested for
brucellosis

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brucellosis

Question 21

pertaining to the cheek (inside the oral cavity)

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Buccal

Question 22

the layer of material above the packed erythrocytes (red blood cells) after centrifugation; consists primarily of leukocytes (white blood cells)

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Buffy coat

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an air-filled cavity in the middle ear

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Bulla