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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

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periodic cessation of breathing

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arthritis

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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

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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 of dogs marked by fever and respiratory problems

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canine parvovirus

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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

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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
state of deep unconsciousness
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compress
folded cloth or pad applied so as to press on a body part
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constipation
infrequent, difficult passage of dry feces
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convulsion
uncontrolled, violent muscle contraction
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cortisone
anti-inflammatory hormone
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cropping
cosmetic surgical removal of large portion of a dog’s ear
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cystitis
inflammation of the bladder
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diabetes insipidus
diabetic condition caused by pituitary disorder
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diabetes mellitus
diabetic condition caused by an inadequate supply of insulin
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disinfectant
agent that destroys infectious organisms on surfaces
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dissociative agent
anesthetic that chemically dissociates (separates out) perceptions of pain
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docking
cosmetic surgical removal of a portion of a dog’s tail
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dyspnea
difficulty breathing
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emesis
regurgitation (vomiting)
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endotracheal intubation
placement of a tube into the trachea
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endogenous
originating from within the organism
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enema
injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine
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enzootic pneumonia
infection of the lungs found in specific kinds of animals
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epiphysis
part of bone where growth occurs; often breakage site in young animals
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euthanasia
merciful, painless killing of an injured or ill animal
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exogenous
originating from outside the organism
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external
occurring on the outside
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feline panleukopenia
viral disease of cats similar to parvovirus in dogs
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feline panleukopenia
viral disease of cats similar to parvovirus in dogs
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feline infectious peritonitis
often deadly infectious disease of young cats
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feline urolithiasis
condition in cats; caused by mineral deposits in the urinary tract
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fracture
break in bone; rupture
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gastroenteritis
inflammation of the membrane lining the stomach and intestines
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halitosis
bad breath
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Heimlich maneuver
procedure to remove obstruction from the windpipe of a choking victim
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hematocrit
laboratory procedure to determine the percentage of red blood cells in the blood
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hemophilia
condition of delayed blood clotting
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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herpes virus
inflammatory virus that reproduces in the cell nucleus
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hyperthyroidism
excessive function of the thyroid gland
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hypertrophy
exaggerated growth
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hypnotic
trance-like state produced without drugs; a drug that causes a hypnotic state
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hypothyroidism
deficient activity of the thyroid gland
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immunity
ability to resist disease
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incision
cut made into the body
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inhalant
medication breathed in
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internal
occurring on the inside
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laceration
wound produced by tearing, as opposed to cutting, of body tissue
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leptospirosis
zoonotic infectious disease, part of most canine vaccination schedules
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lethargic
sluggish
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leukemia
disease of the white blood cells
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luxation
dislocation
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lymphosarcoma
malignant lymph tumor tending to spread freely; common in cattle
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mastitis
inflammation of the breast
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neutralize
counteract the effect of
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palpate
examine by touch
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parainfluenza
viral infection of the respiratory tract, part of routine dog vaccination
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parasite
organism living on or in another organism
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pathology
the structural and functional signs of disease, or study of its essential nature
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pneumothorax
air in the pleural cavity
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polydipsia
excessive thirst
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polyphagia
excessive appetite
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polyuria
excessive urination
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prolapse
slipping of a body part from its usual position
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puncture (verb)
the act of piercing with a pointed object or instrument
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puncture (noun)
a wound made with a pointed object or instrument
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pyelonephritis
inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis caused by bacterial infection
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rabies
acute infectious viral disease of the central nervous system
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radiograph
X-ray photograph
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radiology
the use of radiant energy (X-rays) in diagnosis and treatment
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reduction
returning of broken bones to correct position
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rupture
tearing or breaking apart of a tissue
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sedative
tranquilizing drug
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serology
tests using blood serum
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smear
material spread on a slide for microscopic examination
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specimen
small amount of a body fluid used in laboratory tests
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sterile
free from microorganisms
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stimulant
drug that produces increased body functions
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superficial
near the surface
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surgery
operative or manual procedure to correct a health condition
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symptom
indication of the presence of disease
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tetanus
acute infectious disease usually introduced through a wound
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toxic
poisonous
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toxoplasmosis
a contagious disease of all species caused by Toxoplasma gondii
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vaccine
artificial immunization agent
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zoonosis
disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans

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