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General Veterinary Terminology Flashcards

Vocabulary Used Frequently Day to Day from Body Systems and Terminology Pt 1, Unit 2 of 4

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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 a loss of feeling

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antibiotic

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substance that destroys 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

A

periodic cessation of breathing

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arthritis

A

joint inflammation

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artificial respiration

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rhythmic forcing of air into lungs that have stopped breathing

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aseptic technique

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procedure for preventing infection

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atrophic rhinitis

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the wasting away of mucous membranes or glands of the nose

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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 organisms, often parasitic and disease-causing

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biopsy

A

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 of dogs marked by fever and respiratory problems

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canine parvovirus

A

virus that causes a deadly disease in dogs

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cardiomyopathy

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chronic disorder of the heart, common in dogs

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catheterization

A

introduction of a catheter into a body part

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colic

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acute abdominal pain; common in horses

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coagulant

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agent that produces blood clotting

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coma

A

state of deep unconsciousness

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compress

A

folded cloth or pad applied so as to press on a body part

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constipation

A

infrequent, difficult passage of dry feces

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convulsion

A

uncontrolled, violent muscle contraction

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cortisone

A

anti-inflammatory hormone

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cropping

A

cosmetic surgical removal of large portion of a dog’s ear

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31
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cystitis

A

inflammation of the bladder

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32
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diabetes insipidus

A

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 infectious organisms on surfaces

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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 dog’s tail

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dyspnea

A

difficulty breathing

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emesis

A

regurgitation (vomiting)

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endotracheal intubation

A

placement of a tube into the trachea

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40
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endogenous

A

originating from within the organism

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enema

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injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine

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42
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enzootic pneumonia

A

infection of the lungs found in specific kinds of animals

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epiphysis

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

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euthanasia

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merciful, painless killing of an injured or ill animal

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exogenous

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originating from outside the organism

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external

A

occurring on the outside

47
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feline panleukopenia

A

viral disease of cats similar to parvovirus in dogs

48
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feline panleukopenia

A

viral disease of cats similar to parvovirus in dogs

49
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feline infectious peritonitis

A

often deadly infectious disease of young cats

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feline urolithiasis

A

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

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fracture

A

break in bone; rupture

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gastroenteritis

A

inflammation of the membrane lining the stomach and intestines

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halitosis

A

bad breath

54
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Heimlich maneuver

A

procedure to remove obstruction from the windpipe of a choking victim

55
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hematocrit

A

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

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hemophilia

A

condition of delayed blood clotting

57
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hepatitis

A

inflammation of the liver

58
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herpes virus

A

inflammatory virus that reproduces in the cell nucleus

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hyperthyroidism

A

excessive function of the thyroid gland

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hypertrophy

A

exaggerated growth

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hypnotic

A

trance-like state produced without drugs; a drug that causes a hypnotic state

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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

A

medication breathed in

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internal

A

occurring on the inside

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laceration

A

wound produced by tearing, as opposed to cutting, of body tissue

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leptospirosis

A

zoonotic infectious disease, part of most canine vaccination schedules

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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 tending to spread freely; common in cattle

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mastitis

A

inflammation of the breast

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neutralize

A

counteract the effect of

75
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palpate

A

examine by touch

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parainfluenza

A

viral infection of the respiratory tract, part of routine dog vaccination

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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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pneumothorax

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 (verb)

A

the act of piercing with a pointed object or instrument

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puncture (noun)

A

a wound made with a pointed object or instrument

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pyelonephritis

A

inflammation of the kidney and renal 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

A

X-ray photograph

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radiology

A

the use of radiant energy (X-rays) in diagnosis and treatment

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reduction

A

returning of 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

A

tranquilizing drug

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serology

A

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

A

small amount of a body fluid used in laboratory tests

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sterile

A

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

A

operative or manual procedure to correct a health condition

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symptom

A

indication of the presence of disease

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tetanus

A

acute infectious disease usually introduced through a wound

102
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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

A

artificial immunization agent

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zoonosis

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disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans

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