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General terminology Flashcards

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abrasion

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irritation of the skin or the 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; 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

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antivenin

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substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom

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apnea

A

periodic cessation of breathing

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aseptic technique

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procedure for preventing contamination during sterile procedures

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arthritis

A

joint inflammation

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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 celled 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

A

viral disease in dogs

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cardiomyopathy

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chronic disorder 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 produces blood clotting

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colic

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acute abdominal pain

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compress

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folded cloth or pad applied so as to press on 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 perceptions of pain

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docking

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cosmetic surgical removal of a portion of a dog’s 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 a tube through the trachea as an intubation

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enema

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injection of liquid through the anus to empty out the intestine

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epiphysis

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part of bone where growth occurs

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euthanasia

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humane painless killing of an injured or sick 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 pertomitis

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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

A

break in the bone

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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of the stomach and intestine

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halitosis

A

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

A

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

A

excessive function of the thyroid gland

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hypertrophy

A

exaggerated growth

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hypothyroidism

A

deficient activity of the thyroid gland

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immunity

A

ability to resist disease

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incision

A

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 on the outside

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laceration

A

wound of the body tissue

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leptospirosis

A

infectious behavioral canine disease

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lethargic

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leukemia

A

disease of the white blood cells

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luxation

A

dislocation

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lymphosarcoma

A

malignant lymph tumor

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malignant catarrhal fever

A

mucous membrane inflammation; common in cattle

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mastitis

A

inflammation of the breast

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neutralize

A

counteract the effect of

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palpate

A

examine by touch

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parainfluenza

A

viral infection of the respiratory tract

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parasite

A

organism living on or in another organism

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pathology

A

the structural and functional signs of disease, or study of its essential nature

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pneumonic pasteurellosis

A

infection of the lungs; found in cattle

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pneumothroax

A

air in the pleural cavity

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polydipsia

A

excessive thirst

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polyphagia

A

excessive appetite

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polyuria

A

excessive urination

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prolapse

A

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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to 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

A

acute infectious viral disease of the central nervous system

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radiograph

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X-ray image

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radiology

A

the use of radiant energy 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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tranquilizing 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 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 signs

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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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toxoplasmosis

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a contagious disease of all species caused by toxoplasma gondii

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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

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