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Conjunctivitis

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inflammation of the conjunctiva

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Closed-Angle Glaucoma

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a shallow anterior chamber and a narrow angle compromising filtration of aqueous humor

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Cycloplegia

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Paralysis of the ciliary muscle

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Keratitis

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inflammation of the cornea

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Mydriasis

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Dilation of the pupil

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Open-Angle Glaucoma

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angle of anterior chamber remains open, but filtration of aqueous humor is reduced

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Uvea

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vascular layer of the eye that comprises the iris, ciliary body, and choroid

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Uveitis

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Inflammation of the uvea

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What is KCS

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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)

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Antibacterial

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Agent that inhibits bacterial growth, impedes replication, or kills bacteria

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Antibiotic

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An agent produced by microorganism or semisynthetically that has the ability to inhibit the growth of or kill microorganisms

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Antimicrobial

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An agent that kills microorganisms or suppresses their multiplication or growth

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Bacteria

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Single celled microorganisms

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Bactericidal

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Kills bacteria

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Bacteriostatic

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inhibits growth and reproduction of bacteria

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Beta-Lactamase

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Enzymes that reduce the effectiveness of certain anitbiotics

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Dermatophytosis

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A fungal skin infection

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Detergent

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To make free of pathogens or make them inactive

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Fungicidal

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kills fungi

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Fungistatic

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inhibits growth of fungi

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In Vitro

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within an artificial environment

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In Vivo

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Within the living body

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Iodophor

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An iodine compound with a longer activity period

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Microorganisms

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Organism that is microscopic

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Sporicidal

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kills spores

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Anthelmintic

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kills worms

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Bots

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Larvae of several fly species

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Cestode

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tapeworm

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Helminths

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worm parasite

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Microfilaria

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prelarval stage of the filarial worm (Dirofilaria immitis)

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Nematodes

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roundworms

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Organophosphate

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interferes with the nervous system by inhibiting the enzyme cholinesterase

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parasitiasis

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infected/infested with parasite but showing no signs

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symbiosis

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relationship between two living organisms

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Trematode

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Addison’s Disease

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inadequate amounts of corticosteroid hormones

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Cushing’s Disease

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an overabundance of corticosteroid hormones

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Deep pain

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pain arising from deep receptors in the periosteum, tendons, and joint structures

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Histamine

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Chemical mediator of the inflammatory response released from mast cells

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Iatrogenic

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Cased by the physician (veterinarian)

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Modulation

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Modification of the nociceptive transmission

transmission - transduction - MODULATION - perception

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Nerve block

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produced by an anesthetic agent around a nerve to interfere with its ability to conduct impulses

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Prostaglandin

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A substance synthesized by cells from arachidonic acid that serves as a mediator of inflammation

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Regional anesthesia

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injection of an anesthetic into the spinal canal or around peripheral nerves to produce a loss of feeling in a large area of the body

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Transdermal application

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The use of a patch applied to the skin to deliver a drug into systemic circulation

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Transduction

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the translation of stimuli into electrical activity at sensory nerve endings.

(transmission - TRANSDUCTION - modulation - perception)

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Alkylation

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drugs that are used in chemo treatment of cancer

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Cell Cycle Nonspecific

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Capable of acting in several or all cell cycle phases

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Cell Cycle Specific

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Capable of acting during a particular cell phase only.

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Cytotoxic

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capable of destroying cells

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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

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DIC occurs as a complication of a wide variety of disorders and consumes clotting factors, with resultant bleeding.

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Endothelial Layer

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The smooth layer of epithelial cells that line blood vessels

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Erythropoietin

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Kidney produced, stimulates bone marrow to make red blood cells.

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Fibrinolysis

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Fibrin (clot) breakdown

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Metastasis

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generally refers to the spreading of cancer cells

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Myeloma

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A malignant neoplasm of plasma cells

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Myelosuppression

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Inhibiting bone marrow activity decreasing the production of blood cells and platelets

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Thrombocytopenia

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decreased number of platelets

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Thromboembolism

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Thrombus material is dislodged and is transported by the bloodstream to another site

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Thrombus

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a clot in the bloodstream

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Vesicant

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substance that causes a blister formation

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Active immunity

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The animals own response after exposure to foreign antigen

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Adjuvant

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A substance given with an antigen to enhance the immune response to the antigen

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Anaphylaxis

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A systemic, severe allergic reaction

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Antibody

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An immunoglobulin molecule that combines with the specific antigen that induced its formation

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Antigen

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any substance that can induce a specific immune response

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Avirulent

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inability of an infectious agent to produce pathologic effects.

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Monovalent

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A vaccine, antiserum, or antitoxin developed specifically for a single antigen or organism.

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Passive immunity

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Immunity that occurs by administration of anitbody produced in another individual

(Mother to young via colostrum)

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Polyvalent

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active against multiple antigens or organisms; mixed vaccine

ex DA2PP

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Preservative

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A substance added to a product to destroy or inhibit multiplication of microorganisms

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Recombinant DNA Technology

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process that removes a gene form one organism or pathogen and inserts it into the DNA of another

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Virulence

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The ability of an infectious agent to produce pathologic effects

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