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Terminology Flashcards

uses common terminology required in your veterinary practice

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General Terms
Veterinarian (Vet)

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A medical professional who diagnoses and treats animals.

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Vet Tech (Veterinary Technician)

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A trained professional who assists veterinarians in providing medical care.

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Veterinary Assistant

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A person who supports veterinary staff but does not have formal technical training.

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General Terms
Receptionist

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Front desk staff who handle appointments, billing, and customer service.

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Animal Terms
Canine

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Dog

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Animal Terms
Feline

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Cat

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Animal Terms
Equine

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Horse

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Animal Terms
Bovine

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Cow

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Animal Terms
Caprine

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Goat

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Animal Terms
Porchine

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Pig

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Animal Terms
Avian

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Bird

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Animal Terms
Exotics

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Non-traditional pets (e.g., reptiles,small mammals,amphibians)

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Animal Terms
herd

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Group of animals, often used with livestock

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Animal Terms
Pack

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A group of dogs

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Animal Terms
Pride

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A group of lions

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Diagnosis

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Identifying a disease or condition based on symptoms and tests.

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Prognosis

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The likely outcome or course of a disease

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Symptom

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Observable signs of a disease or condition.

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Clinical Signs

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Objective symptoms of a disease seen by the vet.

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Acute

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A disease or condition that comes on suddenly and is often severe.

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Chronic

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A disease or condition that lasts for a long period of time.

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Subclinical

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A disease or condition that doesn’t present obvious symptoms.

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Lethargy

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Fatigue or sluggishness.

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Anorexia

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Loss of appetite.

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Pyrexia

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Fever

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Dysphagia

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Difficulty swallowing.

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Hemorrhage

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Bleeding

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Edema

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Swelling due to fluid accumulation.

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Bacteremia

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Presence of bacteria in the bloodstream.

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Sepsis

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A life-threatening infection in the body

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Clinical and Diagnostic Terms
Parasites

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Organisms that live on or in another organism, like worms or fleas

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Surgical & Treatment Terminology
Surgical Site Infection (SSI)

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An infection that occurs at the location of a surgical procedure.

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Surgical & Treatment Terminology
Spaying

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The surgical removal of a female animal’s ovaries and uterus (also called ovariohysterectomy).

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Surgical & Treatment Terminology
Neutering (Castration)

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The removal of a male animal’s testicles.

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Surgical & Treatment Terminology
Orthopedic

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Relating to bones and joints.

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Surgical & Treatment Terminology
Anesthesia

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Drugs or agents used to induce sleep or numb an area for surgery.

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Surgical & Treatment Terminology
Incision

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A surgical cut made to access the body during surgery.

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Surgical & Treatment Terminology
Biopsy

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The removal of tissue for diagnostic examination.

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Surgical & Treatment Terminology
Vaccination

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Administration of a vaccine to prevent disease.

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Surgical & Treatment Terminology
Deworming

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The administration of medication to treat intestinal parasites.

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Surgical & Treatment Terminology
Euthanasia

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The humane killing of an animal to end suffering.

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Medical Treatments
Antibiotics

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Medications used to treat bacterial infections.

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Medical Treatments
Antifungal

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Medications used to treat fungal infections.

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Medical Treatments
Analgesics

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Pain relief medications.

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Medical Treatments
Sedatives

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Drugs that calm or relax an animal.

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Medical Treatments
Steroids

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Drugs used to reduce inflammation.

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Medical Treatments
Insulin

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Hormone used to regulate blood sugar in diabetic animals.

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Medical Treatments
Fluid Therapy

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Administration of fluids to rehydrate or support bodily functions.

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Diagnostic Tests
CBC (Complete Blood Count)

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A blood test to check for various health indicators like red blood cell count, white blood cell count, etc.

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Diagnostic Tests
Chemistry Panel

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A test that measures glucose, proteins, electrolytes, and kidney/liver enzymes.

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Diagnostic Tests
Urinalysis

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A test of urine to evaluate kidney function, hydration status, and infection.

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Diagnostic Tests
X-rays (Radiographs)

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Imaging used to diagnose bone fractures, tumors, and other internal conditions.

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Diagnostic Tests
Ultrasound

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Imaging technique that uses sound waves to view internal organs.

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Diagnostic Tests
Endoscopy

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A procedure using a camera to examine the inside of the body.

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Diagnostic Test
Fecal Exam

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A test to check for parasites in stool samples.

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Emergency & Critical Care
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

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Emergency procedure to restart the heart and lungs.

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Emergency & Critical Care
Shock

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A critical condition where the body’s organs do not get enough blood flow.

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Emergency & Critical Care
Trauma

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Physical injury, often from accidents

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Emergency & Critical Care

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