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PENN FOSTER : VET102 > GENERAL VETERINARY TERMINOLOGY > Flashcards

GENERAL VETERINARY TERMINOLOGY 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 cells deficiency

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Anesthetic

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Relating to anesthesia; causes 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 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 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 procedure

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Avulsion

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Detachment or tearing away of 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 tissue for diagnosis

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Brucellosis

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Infection caused by brucella bacteria

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Canine distemper

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Viral disease in dogs

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Canine parvovirus

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Virus disease in dogs

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Cardiomyopathy

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Chronic disorder of heart

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Catheterization

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Introduction of catheter into 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; common in horses

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Compress

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Folded cloth or pad applied so as to press on body 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 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 perception of pain

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Docking

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Cosmetic surgical removal of portion of 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 organism

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Endotracheal

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Placement of tube through trachea as intubation

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Enema

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Injection of liquid through anus to empty intestine

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Epiphysis

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

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Euthanasia

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Humane painless killing of injured animal

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Exogenous

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Originating from outside 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 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 urinary tract

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Fracture

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Break in bone

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Gastoenteritis

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Inflammation of 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 percentage of red blood cells

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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 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 of 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 body

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Inhalant

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Medication administered via respiratory tract

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Internal

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Occurring on 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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Lethargic

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Leukemia

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Disease of 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 breast

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Neutralize

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Counteract 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 respiratory tract

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Parasite

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Organism living on or in another organism

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Pathology

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Structural and functional signs of disease, or study of essential nature

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Pneumonic pasteurellosis

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Infection of lungs; found in cattle

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Pneumothorax

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Air in 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 usual position

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Puncture (n.)

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Wound made with pointy object or instrument

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Puncture (v.)

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To pierce with pointed object or instrument

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Pyelonephritis

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Inflammation of kidney and pelvis caused by bacteria infection

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Rabies

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Acute infectious disease of central nervous system

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Radiograph

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X-ray image

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Radiology

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Use of radiant energy in diagnosis and treatment

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Reduction

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Manipulating broken bones to correct positions

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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 slide for microscopic examination

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Specimen

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Small amount of 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 surface

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Surgery

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Operative or manual procedure to correct health condition

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Symptom

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Indication of presence of disease

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Tetanus

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Infectious disease usually introduced through wound

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Toxic

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Toxoplasmosis

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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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