General Vet Terminology Flashcards
1
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Abrasion
A
irritation of the skin or mucus membrane
2
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laceration
A
wound produced by tearing of body tissue
3
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incision
A
cut made into the body
4
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constipation
A
infrequent, difficult passage of feces
enema might be required
5
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fracture
A
break in bone
6
Q
radiograph
A
x-ray photograph
7
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anemia
A
red blood cell deficiency
8
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hematocrit
A
laboratory procedure to determine the percentage of red blood cells in the blood
9
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Immunity
A
ability to resist disease
10
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lethargic
A
sluggish, low energy
11
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biopsy
A
removal and examination of tissues for diagnosis
12
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specimen
A
small amount of body fluid used for laboratory test
13
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pathology
A
study of disease
14
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parasite
A
organism living on or in another organism
