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What is the definition of tabby?

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The term for a type of fur on cats that have two colors, spotted or striped

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What is the definition of tachycardia?

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A medical condition in which the patient has an abnormally fast heartbeat

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What is the definition of tachypnea?

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The term for rapid breathing

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What is the definition of tack?

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Equipment used for riding horses or driving horses

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What is the definition of tackling?

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The harness of a draft horse

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What is the definition of tacky?

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The term for an animal in poor physical condition

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What is the definition of tail autonomy?

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The ability of a lizard to shed its tail

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What is the definition of tail band?

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The crupper on a horse’s harness

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What is the definition of tail head?

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The part of the tail where it attaches to the body

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What is the definition of tail set?

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A device that is used to force a horse to hold its tail up high; may also refer to the position of the tail on an animal

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What is the definition of tailed?

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The term for an animal whose tail has been docked or removed

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What is the definition of tailing?

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A type of restraint method used for cattle in which the tail is grabbed and raised; may also be called tail jacking

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What is the definition of taint?

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The contamination of milk; may also indicate the contamination of something

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What is the definition of talon?

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The claw of a bird, usually found on birds of prey

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What is the definition of taper needle?

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The term for a needle with a round tip; it allows for piercing of tissue without allowing it to be torn

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What is the definition of tapetum?

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A single layer of cells

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What is the definition of tapeworm?

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A type of parasitic worm; it is flat and made up of segments

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What is the definition of tarsectomy?

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The removal of the tarsal plate by surgery

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What is the definition of tarsorrhaphy?

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The medical procedure in which the eyelids are sutured together

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What is the definition of taxonomy?

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The science of classifying animals into species, family, genus, etc.

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What is the definition of teased?

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A way of finding out whether or not a mare is in heat by putting a stallion in front of her and seeing if she accepts

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What is the definition of teat?

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A nipple, as in on ruminants and equine animals

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What is the definition of teat cistern?

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A cavity in an animal’s udder where milk is collected before it leaves through the teat

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What is the definition of teat cup?

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The part of the milking machine that fastens to the animal’s teat; this is where the milk is drawn out into.

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What is the definition of teat dipping?
The dipping of the teat into a type of disinfectant as a means of preventing mastitis
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What is the definition of tendinitis?
The inflammation of bodily tendons
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What is the definition of tendon?
A connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones
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What is the definition of tenectomy?
The removal of a tendon or part of a tendon by surgery
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What is the definition of teniae?
Bands of muscle that are smooth in texture
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What is the definition of tenotomy?
The division of a tendon by surgery
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What is the definition of teratogen?
Any agent that causes the appearance of defects in the development of embryos
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What is the definition of teratogenic?
Something capable of producing defects in a fetus
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What is the definition of testicle?
The sex organ of male animals; used in the production of sperm
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What is the definition of testis?
The male sex organ used to produce spermatozoa
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What is the definition of testosterone?
The male sex hormone, used in sex drive and the development of masculine qualities
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What is the definition of tetanus?
A type of nervous system disease in which the patient is unable to regain control over certain muscles, usually those in the neck and jaw
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What is the definition of tetany?
Muscle spasms
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What is the definition of tetraplegia?
The paralysis of an animal’s four limbs; quadriplegia
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What is the definition of tetraploid?
A type of organism with four haploid sets of chromosomes in its cells
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What is the definition of thalamus?
The part of the diencephalon that is responsible for the transmission of sensory impulses
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What is the definition of theriogenologist?
A person whose profession is to study the reproductive systems in animals
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What is the definition of theriogenology?
The reproductive cycles of animals
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What is the definition of thiamin?
Vitamin B
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What is the definition of third ventricle?
The cavity that connects to the fourth ventricle in the diencephalon
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What is the definition of thoracic?
Pertaining to the chest
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What is the definition of thoracic cavity?
A space in the chest that holds the ribs, heart, and lungs; the chest cavity
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What is the definition of thoracocentesis?
The puncturing of a hole in the wall of the chest as a means of drawing out fluid or air
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What is the definition of thoracotomy?
An incision made into the chest wall
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What is the definition of thremmatology?
The breeding of plants and animals for domestic purposes
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What is the definition of thriftiness?
The ability of an animal to use food properly
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What is the definition of throatlatch?
The part of the bridle that holds the brindle under the head
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What is the definition of thrombocyte?
A type of nucleated cell used for clotting
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What is the definition of thrombosis?
A type of medical condition in which thrombus is created within the blood vessels
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What is the definition of thrombus?
The collection of blood that is attached to the inside of a wall or vein
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What is the definition of thurl?
Another word for a horse’s thigh
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What is the definition of thymectomy?
The removal of the thymus by surgical means
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What is the definition of thymoma?
A neoplasm that occurs as related to the thymus
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What is the definition of thymus?
A gland found near the midline of the chest cavity; found mostly in young animals
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What is the definition of thyroid gland?
A gland found in the neck of humans and animals that secretes glands responsible for metabolic rate, calcitonin, and others.
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What is the definition of thyroidectomy?
The removal of all of the thyroid gland or just part of it through surgical means
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What is the definition of thyroiditis?
A medical condition in which the thyroid gland becomes inflamed
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What is the definition of thyromegaly?
The enlargement of all or part of the thyroid gland
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What is the definition of tickborne?
Anything that can be transmitted through ticks
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What is the definition of tissue?
A group of cells designated for specialized function that is similar in function to one another
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What is the definition of toe mark?
The act of punching holes in the membrane between the toes of birds; this is used for identification purposes
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What is the definition of toed out?
The term that is used to describe an animal that walks with his feet pointed outwards
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What is the definition of tomentose?
An animal whose coat is made up of short hairs
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What is the definition of tonic?
A medicine that is used to make the bodily system healthier as a whole; may also refer to certain contractions of the muscles
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What is the definition of tonometer?
A type of instrument that is used to measure intraocular pressure
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What is the definition of tonsillitis?
A medical condition in which the tonsils are inflamed
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What is the definition of tooth float?
A tool that is used to fill the teeth of horses
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What is the definition of topcoat?
The term for hairs on a coat that are smooth and stiff; may also be known as guard hairs
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What is the definition of topknot?
A crest of feathers atop the head of certain birds, usually just for aesthetic purposes
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What is the definition of torticollis?
A medical condition in which the cervical muscles are contracted and cause the neck to be tense as well.
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What is the definition of tortoise shell?
A type of fur found on felines in which the coat is splotched with orange and black
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What is the definition of tourniquet?
A type of band that is used to assist in the drawing of blood or to stop bleeding
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What is the definition of toxemia?
A condition of the blood in which the blood is poisoned due to the absorption of poisons
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What is the definition of toxicity?
The state of being poisonous or having poisonous qualities
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What is the definition of trachea?
The windpipe; it carries air from the bronchi to the mouth
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What is the definition of tracheitis?
A medical condition in which the windpipe is inflamed
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What is the definition of tracheoplasty?
The medical procedure in which the windpipe is surgically altered or repaired
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What is the definition of tracheostomy?
The creation of an opening into the trachea, usually for the insertion of a tube
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What is the definition of tracheotomy?
An incision into the trachea
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What is the definition of trailing?
The driving of types of livestock from place to place
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What is the definition of trasovarially?
Moving across an ovary or through the ovary
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What is the definition of transplacentally?
Movement across or through a placenta
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What is the definition of transverse plane?
A line (imaginary) that divides the body into cranial and caudal; may also be referred to as the horizontal plane.
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What is the definition of trematode?
A type of parasitic flatworm, like the liver fluke found in sheep
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What is the definition of tremor?
Trembling involuntarily
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What is the definition of trephine?
An instrument, much like a saw, that is used to cut into bone and tissue
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What is the definition of trichobezoar?
A ball of hair
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What is the definition of triglyceride?
A type of lipid that moves through the bloodstream
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What is the definition of trisomic?
The term used to refer to an organism with three chromosomes of the same type
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What is the definition of trocar?
A type of needle-like tool that is used to puncture a cavity and draw out fluid or air
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What is the definition of trochanter?
A broad projection of a bone, usually large and flat
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What is the definition of tryer?
A stallion that is used for determining whether or not a female is in heat
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What is the definition of tryptophan?
A type of amino acid that is essential for the rebuilding and repair of damaged tissues in humans and animals
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What is the definition of tubbing?
The positioning of a horse’s foot in a tub of hot water and washing soda as a means of softening the hoof
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What is the definition of tuberculin?
A biological agent that is used to determine or detect the presence of tuberculosis in animals and humans
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What is the definition of tuberosity?
A type of elevation
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What is the definition of tumor?
A mass of tissue with no real function; may be malignant or benign
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What is the definition of tunica?
A membrane-like covering
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What is the definition of turbinates?
Bones inside the nasal cavity
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What is the definition of turgor?
The fullness of something due to the amount of fluid inside it
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What is the definition of turken?
The offspring (female) of a turkey cock and a hen
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What is the definition of tusk?
A large or overgrown tooth in a boar
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What is the definition of tympanic bulla?
The chambers that hold the middle ear at the bottom of the skull
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What is the definition of tympany?
The detection of free gas with the use of resonance

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