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abdominal

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space between the diaphragm and hip bones; houses the major digestive organs

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abortion

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premature expulsion of a fetus, either by nature or intent

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abrasion

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irritation of skin or mucous membrane

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adipose

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fat

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adrenal

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adrenal glands; near the kidneys

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afterbirth

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placenta and fetal membranes expelled from uterus in parturition

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albino

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genetic trait causing lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eye

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alimentary

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food or nutrition (alimentary canal)

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alter

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to neuter a male animal or spay a female animal

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anal

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the region of the anus

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anatomical position

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standing on all four legs, neck straight, head up, and facing forward

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anemia

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red blood cell deficiency

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anesthetic

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relating to anesthesia; an anesthetic agent, causing a loss of feeling

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antebrachial

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the forearm, lower front leg

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anterior

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nearer the front of the body or to the head

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antibiotic

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substance that destroys or inhibits disease-causing bacteria

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antibody

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substance formed by the body to counteract antigens

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anticoagulant

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substance that hinders blood clotting

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antigen

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substance that stimulates the body?s immune system

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antiseptic

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clean; preventing the growth of microorganisms

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antivenin

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substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom

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aortic

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the aorta (largest artery)

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apnea

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periodic cessation of breathing

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appendicular

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legs (appendages, extremities)

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arterial

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arteries or the blood in them

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arthritis

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joint inflammation

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articular

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pertaining to a joint

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articulation

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the joint or juncture of two or more body parts

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29
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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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aseptic technique

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procedure for preventing contamination during sterile procedures

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aspirator

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hollow instrument used to withdraw fluid, especially from body cavities, cysts, or joints

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autoclave

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device used to sterilize instruments with pressurized, superheated steam

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autonomic

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occurring involuntarily

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avulsion

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detachment or tearing away of a body part

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axial

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the head, neck, and body

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axillary

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the armpit area (front leg)

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bacteria

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microscopic, single-celled organisms that thrive in diverse environments

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billy goat

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male goat

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biopsy

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removal and examination of tissues for diagnosis

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40
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boar

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male pig

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41
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bowel

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division of the intestine

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brachial

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the arm, upper front leg

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43
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breed (n.)

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group of related animals similar enough to produce similar offspring

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44
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breed (v.)

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to supervise the sexual propagation of animals

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bronchial

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pertaining to air tubes of the lungs

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46
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brood

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offspring from one hatching of a bird?s eggs

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broody

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hen sitting on eggs

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48
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brucellosis

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an infection caused by brucella bacteria

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49
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buccal

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inner surfaces of the cheeks

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buck

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male deer, goat, rabbit, or kangaroo

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bull

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male of various large mammals, especially cattle

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bullock

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castrated bull or steer

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53
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calf

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bovine younger than one year

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54
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canine distemper

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viral disease in dogs

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55
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canine parvovirus

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virus disease in dogs

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56
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capillary

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smallest blood vessels

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57
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capon

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neutered rooster

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cardiac

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pertaining to the heart

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59
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cardiac muscle tissue

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specialized form of involuntary muscle tissue found only in the heart

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cardiomyopathy

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chronic disorder of the heart

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cardiovascular

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pertaining to the heart and blood vessels

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carpal

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the wrist

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63
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castration

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removal of the testicles; neutering a male animal

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catheter

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tube inserted into narrow opening for removal or introduction of fluids

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catheterization

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introduction of a catheter into a body part

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caudal

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the tail

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cavity

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space or hollow within the body

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celiac

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the abdomen

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cephalic

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the head

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cerebral

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pertaining to the brain, particularly the cerebrum

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cervical

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the neck

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72
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cesarean section

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removal of unborn young by surgical incision into the uterus

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73
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chick

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young bird, especially a chicken

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74
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chromosome

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bodies within the cell nucleus that store genetic information

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cilia

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small hairlike structures

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circulatory

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pertaining to blood circulation

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77
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clamp

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surgical instrument used to compress blood vessel or close off end of intestine

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cloaca

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urogenital chamber of birds into which the intestinal, urinary, and generative canals discharge

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clutch

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group of eggs laid at one time by a bird

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coagulant

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agent that produces blood clotting

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81
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cob

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male swan

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coccygeal

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tail area

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cock

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male chicken older than one year

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cockerel

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male chicken younger than one year

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colic

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acute abdominal pain; common in horses

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collateral

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secondary or accessory

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colon

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part of the large intestine

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88
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colostrum

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protein- and antibody-rich milk secreted by the mother after giving birth

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colt

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male horse before maturity

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90
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compress

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folded cloth or pad applied so as to press on a body part

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congenital

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condition existing at birth but not hereditary

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92
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connective tissue

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tissue specializing in connection and support of body parts

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constipation

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infrequent, difficult passage of dry feces

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convulsion

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uncontrolled, violent muscle contraction

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95
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copulatory

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pertaining to sexual intercourse

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96
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coronary

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regarding the heart

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costal

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ribs

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cow

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female of various large animals, especially cattle

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cranial

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the skull

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100
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crural

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the leg

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cubital

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the elbow or forearm

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curette

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spoon-shaped instrument used to scrape tissue from body cavities

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cutaneous

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relating to the skin

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104
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cygnet

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young swan

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105
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cystitis

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inflammation of the bladder

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106
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dam

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female parent

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107
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deciduous

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falling out at the end of a stage or season; first set of teeth

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deep

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a region below the surfaces of the body

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109
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dental

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pertaining to teeth or dentistry

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110
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diabetes insipidus

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diabetic condition caused by pituitary disorder

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111
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diabetes mellitus

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diabetic condition caused by an inadequate supply of insulin

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diaphragm

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muscular wall dividing thoracic and abdominal cavities

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diaphragmatic

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pertaining to the diaphragm

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114
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diastolic

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regarding the relaxation of the heart muscle, allowing heart chambers to fill with blood

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115
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digestive

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regarding the conversion of food into chemical substances the body uses

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digital

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pertaining to fingers or toes

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disinfectant

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agent that destroys infection

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118
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dissociative agent

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anesthetic that chemically dissociates (separates out) perceptions of pain

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distal

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a direction away from the point of origin

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120
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docking

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cosmetic surgical removal of a portion of a dog?s tail

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121
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doe

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adult female goat or deer

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dorsal

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the back

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123
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drain

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tube or wick used to draw fluid from body cavity to surface

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124
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drain tube

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tube used to drain fluid from inside body

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125
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drake

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male duck

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126
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duckling

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young duck

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127
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duodenal

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pertaining to the duodenum

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128
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duodenum

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the first or proximal portion of the small intestine

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129
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dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

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embryo

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undeveloped fetus; the young in an early stage of development

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emesis

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vomiting

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132
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endocrine

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secreting internally; relating to endocrine glands

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133
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endogenous

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originating from within the organism

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134
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endoscope

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slender, tubular instrument used for viewing and examining internal body parts

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135
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endotracheal

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placement of a tube through the trachea as in intubation

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enema

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injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine

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epidermal

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relating to the outer layer of skin

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epigastric

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the region above the stomach

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139
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epiphysis

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part of bone where growth occurs; often a breakage site in young animals

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140
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epithelial tissue

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tissue that protects, lines, or surrounds body organs

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141
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esophagus

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tubular food passage between the neck and stomach

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142
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estrus

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time of reproductive cycle when the female is receptive to mating

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143
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euthanasia

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humane painless killing of an injured or ill animal

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144
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ewe

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female sheep of breeding age

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excretory

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relating to the discharge of waste

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exocrine

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external secretion of a gland

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147
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exogenous

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originating from outside the organism

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148
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external

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occurring on the outside

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149
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extremities

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terminal portions: legs, feet, hooves, paws

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fascial

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connective tissue membrane

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151
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fecal

A

relating to feces (stool or excrement)

152
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feline infectious peritonitis

A

infectious inflammation of the peritoneum of cats peritonitis

153
Q

feline panleukopenia

A

viral disease affecting white blood cells

154
Q

feline urolithiasis

A

condition in cats; caused by mineral deposits in the urinary tract

155
Q

femoral

A

the thigh

156
Q

fertilization

A

union of the sperm and egg

157
Q

fetus

A

unborn developing animal

158
Q

filly

A

female horse under four years old

159
Q

fledgling

A

young bird just learning to fly

160
Q

float

A

instrument used to file or rasp a horse?s premolar and molar teeth

161
Q

fluoroscope

A

fluorescent screen on which X-rays may be viewed

162
Q

foal

A

young or newborn horse

163
Q

forceps

A

any of the various instruments used to grasp and pull objects

164
Q

forearm

A

the portion of the arm between the elbow and the carpus

165
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fracture

A

break in bone

166
Q

frontal

A

the forehead

167
Q

gander

A

male goose

168
Q

gastroenteritis

A

inflammation of the stomach and intestines

169
Q

gelding

A

neutered male horse

170
Q

gene

A

part of chromosomes carrying hereditary information

171
Q

genetic

A

relating to biological heredity

172
Q

genital

A

pertaining to the reproductive organs

173
Q

genitalia

A

part of the reproductive anatomy

174
Q

gestation period

A

time between conception and birth of an offspring

175
Q

gilt

A

young female pig

176
Q

gluteal

A

the buttock

177
Q

gobbler

A

male turkey

178
Q

gosling

A

young goose

179
Q

gravid

A

pregnant; containing developing young

180
Q

groin

A

the region between the abdomen and the thigh

181
Q

halitosis

A

bad breath

182
Q

heat

A

estrus condition

183
Q

heifer

A

young cow

184
Q

hematocrit

A

laboratory procedure to determine the percentage of red blood cells in the blood

185
Q

hemophilia

A

condition of delayed blood clotting

186
Q

hemostat

A

device used to stop or prevent hemorrhaging

187
Q

hepatitis

A

inflammation of the liver

188
Q

hereditary

A

transmissible from parent to offspring; genetically determined

189
Q

herpes virus

A

viral disease that causes upper respiratory symptoms

190
Q

hormonal

A

relating to hormones

191
Q

hyperthyroidism

A

excessive function of the thyroid gland

192
Q

hypertrophy

A

exaggerated growth

193
Q

hypochondrium

A

the region below the cartilage of the ribs

194
Q

hypodermic

A

needle and syringe used for injection under the skin

195
Q

hypogastric

A

areas below the stomach

196
Q

hypothyroidism

A

deficient activity of the thyroid gland

197
Q

iliac

A

the hip bone

198
Q

immunity

A

ability to resist disease

199
Q

incision

A

cut made into the body

200
Q

inguinal

A

the groin

201
Q

inguinal hernia

A

protrusion of tissue through inguinal canals of males

202
Q

inhalant

A

medication administered via the respiratory tract

203
Q

inhalant anesthesia

A

anesthesia administered by inhaling

204
Q

integumentary

A

pertaining to the skin of the body

205
Q

internal

A

occurring on the inside

206
Q

intestinal

A

pertaining to the large or small intestine

207
Q

involuntary muscle

A

muscle tissues that are automatically controlled by the nervous system tissue

208
Q

jack

A

male donkey; jackass

209
Q

jenny

A

female donkey

210
Q

kid

A

young goat

211
Q

kitten

A

young cat

212
Q

laceration

A

wound of body tissue

213
Q

lamb

A

young sheep

214
Q

lancet

A

wide, two-edged, pointed surgical knife

215
Q

larynx

A

upper part of the trachea (windpipe)

216
Q

lateral

A

the side; away from midline

217
Q

lateral recumbency

A

lying on the side, left or right

218
Q

leptospirosis

A

infectious bacterial canine disease

219
Q

lethargic

A

sluggish

220
Q

leukemia

A

disease of the white blood cells

221
Q

ligature

A

nylon, wire, or catgut tied around a structure to prevent bleeding

222
Q

litter

A

several offspring from one birth, especially in mammals

223
Q

local anesthesia

A

anesthesia used to numb a specific area without causing loss of consciousness

224
Q

lumbar

A

pertaining to the lower back

225
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luxation

A

dislocation

226
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lymphatic

A

pertaining to lymph or lymphatic vessels

227
Q

lymphosarcoma

A

malignant lymph tumor

228
Q

malignant catarrhal fever

A

mucous membrane inflammation; common in cattle

229
Q

mammary

A

breasts

230
Q

mammary glands

A

glands of female mammals that secrete milk after parturition

231
Q

mare

A

female horse four years or older

232
Q

mastitis

A

inflammation of the breast

233
Q

medial

A

the middle; toward midline

234
Q

mediastinum

A

the mass of tissues and organs separating the two lungs

235
Q

metabolic

A

relating to metabolism

236
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midsagittal

A

a line dividing the body at its exact median into two near?mirror images; also called medial

237
Q

miscarriage

A

expulsion of underdeveloped fetus

238
Q

monestrous

A

having one estrus period per year

239
Q

mongrel

A

mixed-breed dog; a mutt

240
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mucous (adj.)

A

secreting mucus or covered by mucus

241
Q

mucus (n.)

A

slippery secretion of mucous membranes; acts like a lubrication

242
Q

muscle tissue

A

tissue with the power to contract and thus produce movement; can be skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, or cardiac muscle

243
Q

muscular

A

pertaining to the muscles

244
Q

nanny goat

A

female goat

245
Q

neonate

A

newborn animal

246
Q

nerve tissue

A

tissue that carries nerve impulses

247
Q

nervous

A

pertaining to the nerves

248
Q

nest

A

structure made or place chosen for breeding or laying eggs

249
Q

neuter

A

removal of the reproductive organs

250
Q

neutralize

A

counteract the effect of

251
Q

nuptial plumage

A

brilliant mating-season plumage exhibited by some birds, usually males

252
Q

occipital

A

the back of the skull

253
Q

ophthalmic

A

the eyes

254
Q

ophthalmoscope

A

instrument that directs fine beams of light into eye to examine its interior

255
Q

oral

A

the mouth

256
Q

orbital

A

the bony cavity that contains the eyeball

257
Q

oviparous

A

animals whose eggs develop outside the mother?s body

258
Q

ovoviviparous

A

animals whose eggs develop within the mother?s oviduct

259
Q

palmar

A

the sole of the front foot

260
Q

palpate

A

examine by touch

261
Q

parainfluenza

A

viral infection of the respiratory tract

262
Q

parasite

A

organism living on or in another organism

263
Q

parturition

A

process of giving birth

264
Q

patellar

A

the knee

265
Q

pathology

A

the structural and functional signs of disease, or study of its essential nature

266
Q

pectoral

A

the chest

267
Q

pedal

A

the foot

268
Q

pelvic

A

the caudal portion of the body

269
Q

pen

A

female swan

270
Q

perineal

A

the region between the anus and the genitals

271
Q

peritoneum

A

membrane lining the abdominal cavity and viscera

272
Q

piglet

A

young pig

273
Q

placenta

A

organ within the gravid uterus, expelled after birthing

274
Q

planes

A

sections of body space

275
Q

plantar

A

the sole of the hind foot

276
Q

pleural cavity

A

space between lungs and pleura

277
Q

pneumonic pasteurellosis

A

infection of the lungs; found in cattle

278
Q

pneumothorax

A

air in the pleural cavity

279
Q

polydipsia

A

excessive thirst

280
Q

polyestrous

A

having more than one estrous period per year

281
Q

polyphagia

A

excessive appetite

282
Q

polyuria

A

excessive urination

283
Q

popliteal

A

the region behind the knee

284
Q

posterior

A

the back

285
Q

pouch

A

fold of skin for carrying young on abdomen of female marsupial

286
Q

pregnancy

A

condition in which offspring develop in the female uterus

287
Q

prepuce

A

protective sheath covering the penis

288
Q

probe

A

thin, flexible, metal rod with blunt end, used to explore cavities and wounds

289
Q

prolapse

A

slipping of a body part from its usual position

290
Q

proximal

A

an area near the point of origin

291
Q

pullet

A

female chicken younger than one year

292
Q

puncture (n.)

A

a wound made with a pointed object or instrument

293
Q

puncture (v.)

A

to pierce with a pointed object or instrument

294
Q

pup

A

young dog or seal

295
Q

pyelonephritis

A

inflammation of the kidney and pelvis caused by bacterial infection

296
Q

quadrants

A

one of four sections in the abdominopelvic area

297
Q

queen

A

mature female cat used for breeding

298
Q

rabies

A

acute infectious viral disease of the central nervous system

299
Q

radiograph

A

X-ray image

300
Q

radiology

A

the use of radiant energy (X-rays) in diagnosis and treatment

301
Q

ram

A

sexually mature male sheep (about six months of age or older)

302
Q

recumbent

A

lying down

303
Q

reduction

A

manipulating broken bones to correct position

304
Q

regional anesthesia

A

anesthesia applied to a limb or an entire section of the body

305
Q

reproductive

A

concerning the production of offspring

306
Q

respiratory

A

pertaining to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and body cells

307
Q

retractor

A

instrument that draws aside edges of skin or tissue to expose operational site

308
Q

rooster

A

male chicken

309
Q

rostral

A

toward the nose

310
Q

rupture

A

tearing or breaking apart of a tissue

311
Q

sacral

A

the portion of the spine located near the pelvis

312
Q

sagittal plane

A

a plane that divides the body vertically into right and left parts

313
Q

scalpel

A

small, pointed surgical knife with convex blade edge, used to cut tissue

314
Q

scope

A

flexible fiber-optic instrument for inspection of body interior

315
Q

sedative

A

tranquilizing drug

316
Q

serology

A

tests using blood serum

317
Q

shoat

A

pig under one year old

318
Q

sire

A

male parent of any quadruped, especially a horse

319
Q

skeletal

A

pertaining to the bones of the body

320
Q

smear

A

material spread on a slide for microscopic examination

321
Q

sow

A

female pig

322
Q

spay

A

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

323
Q

specimen

A

small amount of a body fluid used in laboratory tests

324
Q

speculum

A

instrument that holds open a cavity, especially vagina or ear, for inspection

325
Q

spinal cavity

A

spaces within the vertebrae; houses the spinal cord

326
Q

squab

A

fledgling pigeon

327
Q

stag

A

male deer

328
Q

stallion

A

male horse

329
Q

steer

A

neutered bull

330
Q

sterile

A

free from microorganisms

331
Q

sternal recumbency

A

lying on the belly

332
Q

stethoscope

A

diaphragm connected to earpieces, used to listen to sounds within the body

333
Q

stimulant

A

drug that produces increased body functions

334
Q

stitches

A

sterile thread used to close a wound or surgical opening; suture

335
Q

striated

A

striped, as in the appearance of voluntary (skeletal) muscles

336
Q

stud

A

male horse used for breeding

337
Q

superficial

A

a region close to the surface of the body

338
Q

surgery

A

operative or manual procedure to correct a health condition

339
Q

surgical gloves

A

sterile gloves worn by operating room personnel

340
Q

surgical gown

A

sterile cotton gown worn by operating room personnel; scrub suit

341
Q

surgical mask

A

cotton mask worn over mouth

342
Q

surgical needle

A

suture needle

343
Q

surgical sponge

A

soft, sterile material that absorbs blood and body fluids during surgery

344
Q

surgical staple

A

device used to close surgical opening without sutures

345
Q

suture

A

sterile thread used to close a wound or surgical opening; stitch

346
Q

suture needle

A

needle used to make sutures; surgical needle

347
Q

symptom

A

indication of the presence of disease, also referred to as signs

348
Q

syringe

A

piston in tube attached to hollow needle

349
Q

tarsal

A

the ankle or hock

350
Q

temporal

A

the side of the skull

351
Q

tetanus

A

infectious disease usually introduced through a wound

352
Q

thoracic

A

the chest

353
Q

thoracic cavity

A

space between the neck and diaphragm; houses the lungs

354
Q

tom

A

male cat or turkey

355
Q

topical anesthesia

A

anesthesia applied to the skin to ?numb? a surface area

356
Q

toxic

A

poisonous

357
Q

toxoplasmosis

A

a contagious disease of all species caused by Toxoplasma gondii

358
Q

transverse (or cross- sectional) plane

A

a plane that divides the body horizontally into superior and inferior parts

359
Q

umbilical

A

the navel

360
Q

umbilical cord

A

vessel connecting the fetus to the placenta

361
Q

urinary

A

pertaining to the system of urine excretion

362
Q

urogenital

A

pertaining to organs of excretion and reproduction

363
Q

vaccine

A

immunization agent

364
Q

vagina

A

female passage for copulation and birthing

365
Q

vascular

A

relating to vessels for passage of bodily fluids

366
Q

ventral

A

a direction toward the belly

367
Q

viscus (pl. viscera)

A

internal organ(s), particularly of the abdominal cavity

368
Q

viviparous

A

giving birth to live young developed in the uterus

369
Q

vixen

A

female fox

370
Q

voluntary muscle tissue

A

muscle tissues controlled by conscious effort; also called skeletal muscle

371
Q

wether

A

neutered ram or billy goat

372
Q

whelp (verb)

A

giving birth to, said especially of dogs

373
Q

X-ray machine

A

device that emits radiation and takes diagnostic radiographic photos

374
Q

zoonosis

A

disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans

375
Q

zygomatic

A

the cheek

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