Animal Restraint: Medical Terms B Flashcards
inflammation of the intestine
Bacterial Enteritis
a substance capable of killing bacteria
Bactericide
an agent, such as a chemical or biological material, that inhibits bacterial growth
Bacteriostat
bright, alert, and responsive
BAR
scalpel handles
Bard-Parker
division of two
Bifurcation
a yellowish-green liquid secreted by the liver
Bile
a red bile pigment derived from the degradation of hemoglobin during the normal and abnormal destruction of red blood cells
Bilirubin
a compound light microscope adapted to the use of both
eyes
Binocular microscope
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)
Biologic substances
an instrument for cutting and removing a disk of tissue
Biopsy punch
new, growing feathers that have vascular shafts and present in a blue-grey color until they become mature when they become hollow again
Blood feathers
an instrument used to watch the patient’s blood pressure
Blood pressure monitor
the administration of a drug, medication, or other substance in the form of a single, large dose
Bolus
fly larvae of some species that appear as white, worm-like structures and are also referred to as grubs or warbles
Bots
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
Bow knot
dogs having a short muzzle accompanied by a wide head
Brachycephalic
any of the larger passages conveying air to and within the lungs
Bronchi
endoscopy of the lower respiratory tract
Bronchoscopy
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
brucellosis
pertaining to the cheek (inside the oral cavity)
Buccal
the layer of material above the packed erythrocytes (red blood cells) after centrifugation; consists primarily of leukocytes (white blood cells)
Buffy coat
an air-filled cavity in the middle ear
Bulla
