Med Term Flashcards

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ad lib.

A

As desired

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NG

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Nasogastric

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FeLV

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Feline leukemia virus

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GDV

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Gastric Dilitation Volvulus

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FIP

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Feline infectious peritonitis

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GROS

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Gross review of systems

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CWPM

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Continue with previous medicine

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PPH

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Past pertinent history

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FUO

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Fever of unknown origin

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Bilat

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Bilateral

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ACL

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Interior cruciate ligament

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CCL

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Cranial cruciate ligament

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TPO

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Triple pelvic osteotomy

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TPLO

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Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy

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CAR

A

Congenital articular rigidity

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DHLPP-C

A
Distemper
hepatitis
leptospirosis 
parvovirus 
para influenza 
Corona
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RV

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Rabies vaccine

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FVRCP

A

Feline viral rhinotracheitis
Calcivirus
panleukopenia

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FIV

A

Feline immunodeficiency virus

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VEE

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Venezuelan equine encephalitis

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WEE

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Western equine encephalitis

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EEE

A

Eastern equine encephalitis

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H.G.E.

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Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis

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BVD

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Bovine viral diarrhea

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IBR

A

Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis

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BRSV

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Bovine respiratory syncytial virus

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OPP

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Ovine progressive pneumonia

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PSS

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Porcine stress syndrome

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AIHA

A

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia

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IMHA

A

Immune mediated hemolytic anemia

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ADH

A

Antidiuretic hormone

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ACTH

A

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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FSH

A

Follicle stimulation hormone

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AD

A

Right ear

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AS

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Left ear

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AU

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Both ears

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OD

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Right eye

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OS

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Left eye

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OU

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Both eyes

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BSE

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Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease)

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CAE

A

Caprine arthritis encephalitis virus

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TEME (TME)

A

Thromboembolitic meningoencephalitis

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IVP

A

Intravenous pyelogram

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FUS

A

Feline urological syndrome (blocked Tom)

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FLUTD

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Feline lower urinary tract disease

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P.U.

A

Perineal Urethrostomy

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BUN

A

Blood
urea
nitrogen

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AAHA

A

American animal Hospital Association

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AVMA

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American veterinary medical Association

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CACVT

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Colorado Association of certified veterinary technician

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NAVTA

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National Association of Veterinary technician of America

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qns

A

Quantity not sufficient

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eod

A

Every other day

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CA

A

Cancer

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qd

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Every day

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What part of the SOAP is for opinions?

A

Subjective

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PE

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Physical exam

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ER

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Emergency room

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ISO

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Isolation unit

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DMH

A

Domestic medium hair

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OR

A

Operating room

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Pt

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Patient

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Hx

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History

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Fx

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Fracture

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Ag

A

Antigen

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Ab

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Antibodies

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Gtt

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Drops

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EOD

A

Every other day

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SC

A

Scrotal circumference

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SID

A

Once a day

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BID

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Twice daily

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TID

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Three times daily

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QID

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Four times daily

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CHF

A

Congestive Heart Failure

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PDA

A

Patent Ductus Arteriosis

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CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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PCV

A

Packed Cell Volume

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Lpf

A

Low powered field

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Hpf

A

High powered field

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ELISA

A

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay

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IVC

A

Intravascular catheter

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Hgb

A

Hemoglobin

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TP

A

Total protein

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ECG

A

Electrocardiogram

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DI

A

Diabetes insipidus

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DM

A

Diabetes mellitus

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WNL

A

Within Normal Limits

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ADH

A

Antidiuretic hormone

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DIC

A

Dissemintated intravascular coagulation

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SOAP

A

Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan

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HBC

A

Hit by car

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Bx

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Biopsy

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IVDD

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Intervertebral disc dz

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Dz

A

Disease

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HR

A

Heart rate

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K

A

Potassium

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Na

A

Sodium

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SQ

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Subcutaneous

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IM

A

Intramuscular

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IV

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Intravascular

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IO

A

Intraosseous

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IP

A

Intraperitoneal

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LTT

A

Lavender top tube

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RTT

A

Red top tube

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PO

A

By mouth

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NPO

A

Nothing by mouth

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CRF

A

Chronic renale failure

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GI

A

Gastrointestinal

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DKA

A

Diabetes ketoacidosis

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PRN

A

As needed

110
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PU/PD

A

Polyuria/polydipsia

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THR

A

Total hip replacement

112
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CRT

A

Capillary refill time

113
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PVC

A

Premature ventricular contraction

114
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MCT

A

Mast cell tumor

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CNS

A

Central nervous system

116
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CSF

A

Cerebral Spinal Fluid

117
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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

118
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EEG

A

Electroencephalogram

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LLQ

A

Lower left quadrant

120
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LUQ

A

Left upper quadrant

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RLQ

A

Right lower quadrant

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RUQ

A

Right upper quadrant

123
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RBC

A

Red blood cell

124
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WBC

A

White blood cell

125
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Tx

A

Treatment

126
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Hematoma

A

Mass or collection in the blood

127
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Sarcoma

A

Malignant tumor arising from connective tissue

128
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Pericardium

A

Membrane surrounding the heart

129
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Rhinitis

A

Inflammation of the nose

130
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Oncology

A

The study of tumors

131
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Carcinogenic

A

Pertaining to/producing a cancer

132
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Neurology

A

The study of nerves

133
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Electroencephalogram

A

Record of electricity of the brain

134
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Transverse plane

A

Divides the body into cranial and caudal halves

135
Q

Metabolism

A

Total processes of building up and breaking down food in the cell to create energy and protein synthesis

136
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Larynx

A

Voice box

137
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Neoplasm

A

New formation

138
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Pleural cavity

A

Space between the pleural membranes and surround each lung

139
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Thoracic

A

Pertaining to the chest

140
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Medial

A

Pertaining to the middle plane

141
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Adipose

A

Pertaining to full of fat or fatty tissue

142
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Histology

A

The study of tissues

143
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Chondrosarcoma

A

Malignant tumor of the cartilage arising from connective tissue

144
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Blepharitis

A

Inflammation of the eyelid

145
Q

Dyspnea

A

Difficulty breathing

146
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Epithelium

A

Pertaining to the skin or above the skin

147
Q

Eurphoria

A

Good feelings

148
Q

Axilary

A

Pertaining to the armpit

149
Q

Arteriole

A

Small artery

150
Q

Neutropenia

A

Deficiency of neutrophils

151
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Laparotomy

A

The process of cutting into the abdomen

152
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Ectoparasite

A

Pertaining to a parasite outside the body

153
Q

Malignant

A

Cancerous tumor

154
Q

Palatoplasty

A

Surgery fixation repair of the palate

155
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Amylase

A

Starch enzyme

156
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Gluconeogenesis

A

Production of new glucose

157
Q

Stomatitis

A

Inflammation of the mouth

158
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Hepatoma

A

Tumor of the liver

159
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Ileocecal sphincter

A

The valve between the ileum and cecum

160
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Anastomosis

A

Any surgery connection between two parts

161
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Blepharoplasty

A

Surgery repair of the eyelid

162
Q

Lithotripsy

A

To crush stones

163
Q

Proptosis

A

Forward protrusion of the eye

164
Q

Choleocystectomy

A

Removal of the gall bladder

165
Q

Hapatomegally

A

Enlarged liver

166
Q

Fetotomy

A

Surgery excision of a fetus through the vagina

167
Q

Lagomorph

A

Rabbit (intact male=buck)

168
Q

Caprine

A

Goat

169
Q

Coitus

A

Sexual intercourse

170
Q

Aglacatia

A

No milk production

171
Q

Pyometra

A

Pus in the uterus

172
Q

Gravid

A

Pregnant

173
Q

Dystocia

A

Difficult labor

174
Q

Colestrum

A

First milk from mother

175
Q

Monorchid

A

One testicle has not descended

176
Q

Colt

A

Unaltered male horse younger than 4 years old

177
Q

Orchiectomy

A

Removal of the testes

178
Q

Diaphragm

A

Muscle separating the chest and the abdomen

179
Q

Cyanosis

A

Blue coloration of the MM

180
Q

Alveolar

A

Pertaining to the alveolus

181
Q

Laryngitis

A

Inflammation of the voice box

182
Q

Respiration

A

Process of moving air in and out of the lungs (breathing)

183
Q

Angioplasty

A

Surgery repair of the vessel

184
Q

Auscultation

A

Listening to sounds within of a vessel

185
Q

Vasodiliation

A

Widening or expanding of a vessel

186
Q

Tachycardia

A

A fast HR

187
Q

Cardiomegaly

A

Enlargement of the heart

188
Q

Albumin

A

Plasma protein that maintains blood volume

189
Q

Heparin

A

Anticoagulant found in a Green Top Tube

190
Q

Hgb

A

O2 carrying pigment of RBC’s

191
Q

Serum

A

Fluid portion of coagulated blood

192
Q

Poikilocytosis

A

Irregularly shaped RBCs that look like pieces of glass

193
Q

Hemolysis

A

Destruction of RBCs

194
Q

Anemia

A

Decrease in RBCs and or Hgb

195
Q

Leukocytopenia

A

Deficiency WBC

196
Q

Addison’s Dz

A

Hypoadrenocorticism

197
Q

Hypokalemia

A

Decrease of K in the blood

198
Q

Toxic

A

Pertaining to a poison

199
Q

Spleenectomy

A

Removal of the spleen

200
Q

Edema

A

Excess fluid in tissues

201
Q

Coagulation

A

Process of blood clotting

202
Q

Hemostasis

A

The body’s internal environment remains in certain physiological limits

203
Q

Plasma

A

Liquid portion of anticoagulated blood

204
Q

Hypothyroidism

A

Thyroid gland deficiency

205
Q

Anaphylaxis

A

Increased or exaggerated sensitivity to a toxin

206
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Monoblast

A

Immature monocyte

207
Q

Anisocytosis

A

Abnormal condition of unequal RBC size

208
Q

Agranulocytopenia

A

Decrease in argranulocytes (basos and eos)

209
Q

Aplastic anemia

A

Failure of blood cell production due to aplasia of bone marrow cells

210
Q

Hemolytic anemia

A

Reduction in RBCs due to excessive destruction

211
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Hemorrhagic anemia

A

Excessive blood loss

212
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Long bone

A

Bone that is longer than wide

213
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Diaphysis

A

Mid portion of the bone

214
Q

Foramen

A

Opening in the middle of the bone for veins and vessels

215
Q

Orthopedics

A

Branch of surgery focused on the bone

216
Q

Ligament

A

Connective tissue connecting bone to bone

217
Q

Tendon

A

Connective tissue connecting muscle to bone

218
Q

Arthrodesis

A

Process of binding joints together

219
Q

Myalgia

A

Muscle pain

220
Q

Pyoderma

A

Pus in or on the skin

221
Q

Petichia

A

Small, pinpoint hemorrhages

222
Q

Iatrogenic

A

Infection caused by treatment

223
Q

Deciduous teeth

A

Baby teeth

224
Q

Buccal

A

Facing the cheek

225
Q

Sublingual

A

Under the tongue

226
Q

Intussusception

A

Telescoping of the intestines

227
Q

Entropin

A

Inward turning of the eyelid

228
Q

Hypercapnea

A

Excessive amounts of CO2 in the blood

229
Q

Nystagmus

A

Involuntary back and forth movement of the eyes

230
Q

Anscoria

A

Unequal pupil size

231
Q

Onychectomy

A

Removal of mails (declaws)

232
Q

Ataxia

A

No muscle coordination

233
Q

Gastropexy

A

Surgery fixation of the abdomen to the abdominal wall

234
Q

Pruritis

A

Itching

235
Q

Encephalomyelitis

A

Inflammation of the spinal cord and brain

236
Q

Atelectasis

A

Incomplete expansion or dilation of the alveoli

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Emetic

A

A drug given to cause vomiting if a toxin has been ingested

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Fistula

A

Abnormal tube like passageway that can occur anywhere in the body

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Colic

A

Acute abdominal pain

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Peristalsis

A

Wavelike movements of tubes in the GI tract alimentary canal

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Apnea

A

Absence of breathing

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Hyperkalemia

A

Abnormally high potassium concentration in the blood

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Hyponatremia

A

Deficiency of sodium in the blood