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Vet Medical Terminology > Ch 9 & 12 > Flashcards

Ch 9 & 12 Flashcards

1
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What is an Analgesic?

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A medication used to relieve pain.

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2
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What is Anesthesia?

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A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness.

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3
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What is an Antagonist?

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A substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another.

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4
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What is an Antibiotic?

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A type of medication used to treat bacterial infections.

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5
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What is an Antipyretic?

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A drug used to reduce fever.

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6
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What is an Antiseptic?

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A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.

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7
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What is an Antitussive?

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A medication that suppresses coughing.

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8
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What is Aseptic?

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Free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.

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9
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What is an Emetic?

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A substance that induces vomiting.

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10
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What is Parenteral?

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Administering medication by injection rather than orally.

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11
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What is Subcutaneous?

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Administered or occurring under the skin.

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12
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What is Zoonosis?

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A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

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13
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What is Cryptorchidism?

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A condition where one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum.

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14
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What is Dystocia?

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Difficult or abnormal labor during childbirth.

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15
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What is Gestation?

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The period of development of an embryo or fetus in the womb.

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16
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What is Lactation?

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The process of producing milk in mammals.

17
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What is Mastectomy?

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Surgical removal of one or both breasts.

18
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What is Mastitis?

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Inflammation of breast tissue, often due to infection.

19
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What is Metritis?

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Inflammation of the uterus.

20
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What does Neonatal refer to?

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Relating to newborns, particularly in the first few weeks after birth.

21
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What is Orchiectomy?

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Surgical removal of one or both testicles.

22
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What is Ovariohysterectomy?

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Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus.

23
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What is Parturition?

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The act of giving birth.

24
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What is Pyometra?

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A serious infection of the uterus.

25
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What does Urogenital refer to?

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Relating to the urinary and reproductive organs.

Vet Medical Terminology (11 decks)

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