Reproductive Terminology

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Abortion

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Premature expulsion of a fetus, either by nature or intent

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Afterbirth

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Placenta and fetal membranes expelled from uterus in parturition

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Alter

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To neuter a male animal or spay a female animal

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Artificial Insemination

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Introduction of semen into the uterus by other than natural means

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Breed (v.)

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To supervise the sexual propagation of animals

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Castration

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Removal of the testicles ; neutering a male animal

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Cesarean Section

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Removal of unborn young by surgical incision into the uterus

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Chromosome

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Bodies within the cell nucleus that store genetic information

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Colostrum

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Protein and antibody-rich milk secreted by a mother after giving birth

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Congenital

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Condition existing at birth but not hereditary

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Embryo

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Undeveloped fetus ; the young in an early stage of development

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Estrus

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Time of the reproductive cycle when the female is receptive to mating

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Fertilization

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Union of the sperm and egg

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Fetus

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Unborn developing animal

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Gene

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Part of chromosomes carrying hereditary information

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Genitalia

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Part of the reproductive anatomy

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Gestation Period

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The time between conception and birth of an offspring

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Gravid

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Pregnant ; Containing developing young

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Heat

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Estrus condition

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Hereditary

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Transmissible from parent to offspring ; genetically determined

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Inguinal Hernia

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Protrusion of tissue through inguinal canals of males

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Mammary Glands

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Glands of female mammals that secrete milk after parturition

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Miscarriage

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Expulsion of underdeveloped fetus

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Monestrous

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Having one estrus period per year

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Neuter

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Removal of reproductive organs

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Oviparous

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Animals whose eggs develop outside the mothers body

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Ovoviviparous

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Animals whose eggs develop within the mothers oviduct

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Parturition

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Process of giving birth

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Placenta

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Organ within the gravid uterus expelled after birthing

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Polyestrous

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Having more than one estrous period per year

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Pregnancy

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Condition in which offspring develop in the female uterus

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Prepuce

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Protective sheath covering the penis

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Spay

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To remove the ovaries and uterus ; to neuter a female animal

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Umbilical Cord

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Vessel connecting the fetus to the placenta

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Vagina

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Female passage for copulation and birthing

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Viviparous

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Giving birth to live young developed in the uterus

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Whelp (v.)

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Giving birth to ; especially of dogs