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General Flashcards

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Abrasion

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Irritation of skin or mucous membrane

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Anemia

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Red blood cell deficiency

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Anesthetic

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Relating to anesthesia ; an anesthetic agent, causing loss of feeling

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Antibiotic

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Substance that destroys or inhibits disease causing bacteria

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Antibody

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Substance formed by the body to counteract antigens

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Anticoagulant

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Substance that hinders blood clotting

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Antigen

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Substance that stimulates the body’s immune system

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Antiseptic

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Clean; preventing the growth of microorganisms

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Antivenin

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Substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom

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Apnea

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Periodic cessation of breathing

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Arthritis

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Joint inflammation

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Aseptic technique

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Procedure for preventing contamination during sterile procedures

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Avulsion

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Detachment or tearing away of a body part

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Bacteria

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Microscopic , single called organisms that thrive in diverse environments

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Biopsy

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Removal and examination of tissues for diagnosis

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Brucellosis

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An infection caused by brucella bacteria

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Canine distemper

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Viral disease in dogs

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Canine parvo

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Viral infections

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Cardiomyopathy

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Chronic disease of the heart

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Catheterization

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Introduction of a catheter into a body part

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Coagulant

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Agent that produced blood clotting

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Colic

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Acute abdominal pain; common in horses

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Compress

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Folded cloth or pad applied so as to press in a body part

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Constipation

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Infrequent , difficult passage of dry feces

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Convulsion

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Uncontrolled, violent muscle contraction

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Cystitis

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Inflammation of the bladder

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Diabetes insipidus

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Diabetic condition caused by pituitary disorder

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Diabetes mellitus

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Diabetic condition caused by an inadequate supply of insulin

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Disinfectant

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Agent that destroys infection

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Dissociative agent

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Anesthetic that chemically dissociates ( separates out ) perceptions of pain

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Docking

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Cosmetic surgical removal of a portion of a dogs tail

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Dyspnea

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Difficulty breathing

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Emesis

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Vomiting

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Endogenous

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Originating from within the organism

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Endotracheal

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Placement of of a tube through the trachea ad in intubation

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Enema

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Injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestines

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Epiphysis

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Part of bone where growth occurs ; often a breakage site in young animals

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Euthanasia

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Humane painless killing of an injured of I’ll animal

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Exogenous

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Originating from outside the organism

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External

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Occurring on the outside

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Feline infectious peritonitis

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Infectious inflammation of the peritoneum of cats peritonitis

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Feline panleukopenia

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Viral disease affecting white blood cells

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Feline urolithiasis

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Condition in cats ; caused by mineral deposits in the urinary tract

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Fracture

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Break in bone

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Gastroenteritis

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Inflammation of the stomach and intestines

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Halitosis

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Bad breath

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Hematocrit

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Laboratory procedure to determine the percentage of red blood cells in the blood

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Hemophilia

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Condition of delayed blood clotting

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver

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Herpes virus

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Viral disease that causes upper respiratory symptoms

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Hyperthyroidism

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Excessive function if the thyroid gland

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Hypertrophy

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Exaggerated growth

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Hypothyroidism

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Deficient activity if the thyroid gland

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Immunity

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Ability to resist disease

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Incision

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Cut made into the body

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Inhalant

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Medication administered via the respiratory tract

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Internal

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Occurring in the inside

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Laceration

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Wound of body tissue

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Leptospirosis

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Infectious bacterial canine disease

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Laceration

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Wound of body tissue

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Lethargic

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Sluggish

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Leukemia

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Disease of the white blood cells

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Luxation

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Dislocation

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Lymphosarcoma

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Malignant lymph tumor

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Malignant catarrhal fever

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Mucous membrane inflammation ; common in cattle

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Mastitis

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Inflammation of the breast

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Neutralize

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Counteract the effect of

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Palpate

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Examine by touch

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Parainfluenza

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Viral infection of the respiratory tract

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Parasite

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Organism living on or in another organism

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Pneumonic Pasteurellosis

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Infection if the lungs ; found in cattle

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Pathology

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The structural and functional signs of disease or study if it’s essential nature

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Pneumonthorax

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Air in the pleural cavity

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Polydipsia

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Excessive thirst

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Polyphagia

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Excessive appetite

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Polyuria

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Excessive urination

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Prolapse

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Slipping of a body part from its usual position

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Puncture ( n)

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A wound made with a pointed object or instrument

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Puncture ( v)

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A pierce with a pointed object or instrument

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Pyelonephritis

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Inflammation of the kidney and pelvis caused by bacterial infection

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Rabies

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Acute infectious viral disease if the central nervous system

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Radiograph

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X ray image

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Radiology

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The use of radiant energy X-rays in diagnosis and treatment

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Reduction

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Manipulating broken bones to correct position

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Rupture

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Tearing or breaking apart of a tissue

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sedative

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Tranquillizing drug

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Serology

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Tests using blood serum

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Smear

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Material spread on a slide for microscopic examination

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Specimen

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Small amount of a body fluid used in a laboratory tests

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Sterile

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Free from microorganisms

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Stimulant

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Drug that produces increased body functions

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Superficial

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Near the surface

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Surgery

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Operative or manual procedure to correct a health condition

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Symptom

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Indication of the presence of disease , also referred to as a sign

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Tetanus

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Infectious disease usually introduced through a wound

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Toxic

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Poisonous

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Toxoplasmosis

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A contagious disease if all species caused by toxoplasma gondil

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Vaccine

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Immunization agent

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Zoonosis

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Disease of animals that can be transmitted to
Humans

Intro To Terminology (9 decks)

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