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Abrasion

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Irritation of the 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 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, 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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Aseptic Technique

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Procedure for preventing contamination during sterile procedures

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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

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A viral disease in dogs

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Canine Parvovirus

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A virus disease in dogs

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Cardiomyopathy

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A 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 ; common in horses

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Compress

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A 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
Uncontrolled, violent muscle contraction
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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
An agent that destroys infection
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Dissociative Agent
Anesthetic that chemically dissociates (separates out) perceptions of pain
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Docking
The cosmetic surgical removal of a portion of a dogs tail
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Dyspnea
Difficulty breathing
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Emesis
Vomiting
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Endogenous
Originating from within an organism
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Endotracheal
Placement of a tube through the trachea as in intubation
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Enema
An injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine
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Epiphysis
Part of bone where growth occurs ; often a breakage site in young animals
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Euthanasia
Humane, 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 infectious Peritonitis
Infectious inflammation of the peritoneum of cats peritonitis
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Feline Panleukopenia
Viral disease affecting white blood cells
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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 a bone
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Gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines
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Halitosis
Bad breath
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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
Viral disease that causes upper respiratory symptoms
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Hyperthyroidism
Excessive function of the thyroid gland
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Hypertrophy
Exaggerated growth
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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 administered via the respiratory tract
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Internal
Occurring on the inside
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Laceration
Wound of body tissue
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Leptospirosis
Infectious bacterial canine disease
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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
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Malignant Catarrhal Fever
Mucous membrane inflammation ; 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
A viral infection of the respiratory tract
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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 the study of its essential nature
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Pneumonic Pasteurellosis
Infection of the lungs ; found in cattle
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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 (n.)
A wound made with a pointed object or instrument
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Puncture (v.)
To pierce with a pointed object or instrument
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Pyelonephritis
Inflammation of the kidney and 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 image
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Radiology
The use of radiant energy (X-Rays) in diagnosis and treatment
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Reduction
Manipulating 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 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, also referred to as signs
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Tetanus
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
Immunization agent
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Zoonosis
Disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans

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