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Dictionary Terms 1-107 Flashcards

1
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Limb movement laterally away from the body

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Abduction

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Progressive loss of function of a tissue or of an organ

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Abiotrophy

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Any puss-filled, walled off lesion

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Abscess

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The ‘cup’ or ‘socket’ portion of a joint

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Acetabulum

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A chemical used as a major neurotransmitter in the CNS & muscles, including the autonomic nervous system

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Acetyl Choline (ACh) (biochemistry)

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An enzyme able to break down Acetylcholine

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Acetylcholinesterase (AChase) (biochemistry)

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A vital protein component of muscles

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Actin

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Of severe, rapid onset

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Acute

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9
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Limb movement medically towards the body

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Adduction

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The carrier for phosphate, combined to produce ATP

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Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) (biochemistry)

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The major form of energy used by the cells

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Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) (biochemistry)

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12
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The formation of scar tissue between structures not normally joined. Can create changes in locomotion and/or pain

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Adhesion

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13
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Hormone acting to increase sugar and blood pressure and accelerate heart rate. Same as Epinephrine

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Adrenaline

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14
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Represents the oxygen consumption to regenerate creative phosphate post-exercise

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Alactic debt (biochemistry)

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Major protein in plasma, this maintains osmotic pressure in bloody vessels and acts as a transport protein for several substances

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Albumin

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16
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A form of autoimmunity. Histamine is released when sensitised cells are exposed to an allergen

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Allergy

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17
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Conversion of simple substances to more complex ones

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Anabolism

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18
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The breakdown of glucose or glycogen without the need for oxygen. Used in fast exercise. End product is lactate

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Anaerobic Glycolysis

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19
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Inability to flex or extend a joint; occurs secondary to trauma, infection or surgery. The end stage of DJD/osteoarthritis

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Ankylosis

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20
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These function to maintain tendon alignment where tendons cut across a joint

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Annular

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21
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Controls water balance by acting on the kidneys to alter urine concentration

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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

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22
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Imperfect development of an organ or tissue

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Aplasia

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23
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The portion of the skeleton that is composed of the bones forming the pelvis and limbs

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Appendicular

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24
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Inflammation of a joint. Earliest stage of osteoarthritis

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Arthritis

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25
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Any joint disease

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Arthropathy

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26
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Surgical procedure that uses an arthroscope to examine and carry out surgery while avoiding the need for a major incision

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Arthroscopy

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27
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A joint. Many different types

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Arthrosis

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28
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Pertaining to a joint

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Articular

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29
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Fracture involving a joint. Risk of arthritis progressing to DJD

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Articular Fracture (orthopaedics)

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30
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Chronic soft swelling of fetlock joint (aka wind puffs)

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Articular Windgalls (conformation)

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31
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A muscle enzyme released with moderate - severe muscle damage. Used as a diagnostic aid with CPK

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Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

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32
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Remove fluid from a joint space, cavity or tissue using a syringe

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Aspirate

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33
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Typically taken to indicate a wasting or shrinkage of organ or tissue - not actually correct - actually means ‘no growth’

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Atrophy

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34
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Group of diseases where the immune system attack is the body’s own cells

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Autoimmunity

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35
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Not subject to conscious control - involved in regulation of heartbeat, glandular secretions and smooth muscle contractions

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Autonomic Nervous System

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36
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Pulling or tearing away

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Avulsion

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37
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Area composed of skull, vertebrae, ribs and sternum

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Axial

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38
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Finger-like extension of nerve cells along which nerve impulses travel

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Axon

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39
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Area of the neurone body which is the start of the action potential. Acts as a summator of events from dendritic inputs

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Axon Hillock

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40
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An unwillingness to work, horse is anxious, sweats and has stilted movements. Muscles become damaged and muscle enzymes are elevated

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Azoturia

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41
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Presence of bacteria (but not infection) in the blood stream

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Bacteraemia

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42
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The bottom layer of the epidermis. Attached to a basement membrane

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Basal cell layer

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43
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Contralateral pairs of limbs have narrower foot placement than normal

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Base narrow

44
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Contralateral pairs of limbs have wider foot placement than normal

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Base wide

45
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Inflammation of the bicipital bursa/tendon (located under the biceps tendon)

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Bicipital Bursitis / Tendonitis (orthopaedics)

46
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Distension of the stomach

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Bloat

47
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A twisting of the bowel (twisted gut)

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Bowel torsion

48
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Rounded skull and short maxilla/premaxilla. Usually prognathic. Pugs and boxers are typical examples

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Brachiocephalic

49
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Lower jaw is shorter than the upper one. This puts the lower incisors further behind the upper ones

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Brachygnathism

50
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Rupture of the suspensory apparatus I.e. The loss of one of more of the supporting structures of the fetlock

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Broken down

51
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Common cause of lameness, especially in flat-footed thoroughbreds (stone bruise)

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Bruised sole

52
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Injury caused by the foot or shoe of one limb striking the other. Damage occurs on the inside of the coronary band, Pastern, fetlock or canon

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Brushing

53
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Inflammation and haemorrhage over the front surface if the cannon bone. Common in 2-3 year old racehorses

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Bucked shins

54
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Advanced degenerative arthritis caused by new bone growth of the extensor ess of the coffin bone, leads to change of shape of the foot. Presents as a sudden, moderate lameness

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Buttress foot

55
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Heel bone. Fibulae tarsal bone

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Calcaneous

56
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Bony deposits in soft tissues

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Calcification

57
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Bone with spongy or lattice like internal structure e.g. Bone marrow

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Cancellous

58
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Chronic overgrowth of the tissues in the foot that produce horn. This is usually due to housing in unsanitary conditions

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Canker

59
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Third metacarpal/metatarsal bone

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Cannon

60
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Subcutaneous swelli (bursa) at the point of hock. Cosmetic blemish. No action required

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Capped hock

61
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Muscle layer of heart

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Cardiac muscle

62
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Enlarged heart, seen in cardiomyopathy

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Cardiomegaly

63
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Disease of cardiac muscle. Genetic or nutritional. Affects the function of the heart as a pump

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Cardiomyopathy

64
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Of the carpus

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Carpal (carpo)

65
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Construction of the annular ligament on the Palmer aspect of the carpus, often leading to lameness

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Carpal tunnel syndrome (orthopaedics)

66
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Inflammation affecting carpus and associated structures

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Carpitis

67
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Tissue matrix of proteins and carbohydrate (proteoglycans) with embedded chrondrocytes. Hyaline and fibrous forms

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Cartilage (orthopaedics)

68
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Specialised imaging technique producing cross sectional images of the body

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Computer Aided Tomography (CAT) (diagnostics)

69
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The breakdown of complex compounds into simpler ones

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Catabolism

70
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Nerve roots at the caudal end of the spinal cord

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Cauda Equina (neurology)

71
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Towards the tail

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Caudal

72
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Comprised of forebrain and cerebrum, midbrain, hindbrain and cerebellum and spinal cord

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Central nervous system (CNS) (neurology)

73
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Area of the brain concerned with motor function, balance and coordination

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Cerebellum (neurology)

74
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Degenerative disease of the neck vertebrae

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Cervical spondylopathy (orthopaedics)

75
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General term for molars and premolars, usually referring to herbivores

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Cheek teeth

76
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Phasic changes in the depth of respiration. Seen in circulatory disorders or after intense exercise

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Cheyne-Stokes breathing (neurology)

77
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Malignant tumour of cartilage

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Chondrosarcoma

78
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Scar formation

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Cicatrization

79
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Limb movement in an arc rather than in the Sagittal plane

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Circumduction

80
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Kreb’s cycle. Enables the oxidation of glucose and fats to produce energy (ATP). Requires oxygen

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Citric Acid Cycle (CAC) (biochemistry)

81
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CK

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Creatine phosphokinase (biochemistry)

82
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Distal phalanx (P3) of the limb, incorporated into the hoof

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Coffin bone

83
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Inflammation of the large colon. Can become chronic

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Colitis

84
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Bone is broken or crushed into fragments

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Comminuted Fracture (orthopaedics)

85
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An open fracture where one breaks through the skin

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Compound fracture (orthopaedics)

86
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Curved joint surface

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Condyle

87
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Overall physical appearance reflecting the arrangement of muscle, bone and tissue

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Conformation

88
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Differing types of supportive tissues that hold body structures together

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Connective tissue

89
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Orthopaedic condition occurring in foals. Associated with rapid growth rate and high levels of nutrition

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Contracted tendons (orthopaedics)

90
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On the opposite side

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Contralateral

91
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A bruise

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Contusion

92
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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COPD

93
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Changed into hardened tissue, of skin

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Cornified

94
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Ring of vascular tissue along the upper edge of the hoof wall from which horn of the hoof grows

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Coronary

95
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Inflammation of the coronary band

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Coronitis

96
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Steroid hormones, cortisol etc produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland

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Corticosteroids (biochemistry)

97
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Creatine Phosphokinase

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CPK (biochemistry)

98
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The result of dermatitis or infection situated below the back of the fetlock and between the heels

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Cracked heels

99
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Towards the front of the animal, including the front facing aspects of the limbs

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Cranial

100
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Better name than anterior cruciate ligament

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Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) (orthopaedics)

101
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A compound in muscles used as a rapid method of regenerating ATP

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Creative phosphate (CrP) (biochemistry)

102
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A muscle specific enzyme. Raised levels of this can indicate muscle disorders, very sensitive. Used with AST

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Creating phosphokinase (CPK) (biochemistry)

103
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A breakdown product of creatine. Used to measure kidney function

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Creatinine (Cr) (biochemistry)

104
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Desmitis of the planar tarsal ligament. Also the name given to a cosmetic blemish in the same area

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Curb

105
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Primary or secondary hyperactivity of the adrenal cortex. Aka PPID

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Cushions syndrome (HAC)

106
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Messenger molecules (e.g. Interferon, interleukin) used to signal and instruct cells of the immune system

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Cytokines (biochemistry)

107
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Examination of cells obtained by scraping or biopsy of an area

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Cytology

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