Terminology Flashcards
1
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Tachycardia
A
Abnormally fast heart rate
2
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Bradycardia
A
Abnormally slow heart rate
3
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Sinus arrhythmia
A
The normal increase of the pulse when an animal breathes in (and the slowing of the pulse when the animal breathes out)
4
Q
Define dyspnoea
A
Difficult or laboured breathing (increased respiratory effort)
5
Q
Define Tachypnoea
A
Increased respiratory rate
6
Q
Define apnoea
A
Cessation of breathing (no breathing)
7
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Define alopecia
A
The partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows; baldness.
