General Veterinary Terms Flashcards
abrasion
irritation of the skin or mucus membrane
anemia
red blood cell deficency
anesthetic
relating to anesthesia; an anesthetic agent, causing loss of feeling
antibiotic
substance that destroys or inhabits disease-causing bacteria
antibody
substance formed by the body to counteract antigens
anticoagulant
substance that hinders blood clotting
antigen
substance that stimulates the body’s immune system
antiseptic
clean; preventing the growth of microorganisms
antivenin
substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom
apnea
periodic cessation of breathing
arthritis
joint inflammation
aseptic technique
procedure for preventing contamination during sterile procedures
avulsion
detachment or tearing away of a body part
bacteria
microscopic, single-celled organisms that thrive in diverse environments
biopsy
removal and examination of tissue for diagnosis
brucellosis
an infection cause by brucella bacteria
canine distemper
viral disease in dogs
canine parvovirus
virus disease in dogs
cardiomyopathy
chronic disorder of the heart
catheterization
introduction of a catheter into a body part
coagulant
agent that produced blood clotting
colic
acute abdominal pain; common in horses
compress
folded cloth or pad applied so as to press on a body part
constipation
infrequent, difficult passage of dry feces
convulsion
uncontrolled, violent muscle contraction
cystitis
inflammation of the bladder
diabetes insipidus
diabetic condition caused by pituitary disorder
diabetes mellitus
diabetic condition caused by and inadequate supply of insulin
disinfectant
agent that destroys infection
dissociative agent
anesthetic that chemically dissociates (separates out) perceptions of pain
docking
cosmetic surgical removal of a portion of a dogs tail
dyspnea
difficulty breathing
emesis
vomiting
endogenous
originating from within the organism
endotracheal
placement of a tube through the trachea as in intubation
enema
injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine
epiphysis
part of bone where growth occurs; often a breakage site in young animals
euthanasia
humane painless killing of an injured or ill animal