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Question 1

What is the definition of ubiquitous?

Answer 1

The term ubiquitous is used to indicate that something has the potential to happen all over, such as the presence of the house fly.

Question 2

What is the definition of udder?

Answer 2

The term udder refers to the organ used to produce milk in horses and ruminant animals; may also be referred to as the animal’s bag.

Question 3

What is the definition of udder cannula?

Answer 3

The term udder cannula refers to a tube-shaped tool that is designed to help inject a type of medicine into the teat.

Question 4

What is the definition of ulcer?

Answer 4

The term ulcer refers to a loss of tissue on top, exposing the tissue underneath it.

Question 5

What is the definition of umbilicus?

Answer 5

The term umbilicus refers to the spot in the wall of the abdomen in which the umbilical cord connects with the fetus; may also be referred to as the navel.

Question 6

What is the definition of undercoat?

Answer 6

The term undercoat refers to the hairs under the initial coat that are finer and softer than the outer coat

Question 7

What is the definition of underfur?

Answer 7

The term underfur refers to the thick, shorter hair that is found beneath an animal’s long, coarse coat

Question 8

What is the definition of undershot jaw?

Answer 8

The term undershot jaw refers to a medical condition in which the lower part of the jaw protrudes beneath the upper part of the jaw

Question 9

What is the definition of understocking?

Answer 9

The term understocking refers to the process of putting fewer animals in a particular area than a certain area would normally be able to handle.

Question 10

What is the definition of ungulate?

Answer 10

The term ungulate is used to denote animals that have hooves

Question 11

What is the definition of unilateral?

Answer 11

The term unilateral refers to a condition of having only one side

Question 12

What is the definition of unipera?

Answer 12

The term unipera is used to refer to an animal that has one offspring at a time

Question 13

What is the definition of unipolar?

Answer 13

The term unipolar refers to something only having one end

Question 14

What is the definition of unsex?

Answer 14

The term unsex refers to the process of removing the reproductive organs of an animal; to castrate or remove the ovaries

Question 15

What is the definition of unshod?

Answer 15

The term unshod is used to indicate a horse that has no shoes on the underside of its hooves

Question 16

What is the definition of upbreeding?

Answer 16

The term upbraiding refers to the process of using a breed with superior qualities and mating it with one with less desirable qualities in order to improve the breed

Question 17

What is the definition of upper respiratory tract?

Answer 17

The term upper respiratory tract refers to the section of the respiratory system that contains the mouth, nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and epiglottis.

Question 18

What is the definition of upstanding?

Answer 18

The term upstanding is used to refer to an animal that is tall and/or lanky

Question 19

What is the definition of urea?

Answer 19

The term urea refers to the the product of protein being metabolized; can be found in blood or urine.

Question 20

What is the definition of uremia?

Answer 20

The term uraemia refers to waste in the blood; may also be referred to as uremic poisoning.

Question 21

What is the definition of uremic?

Answer 21

The term uremic refers to a condition in which waste builds up in the bloodstream

Question 22

What is the definition of ureter?

Answer 22

The term ureter refers too the tubular shaft found between the kidneys and the bladder

Question 23

What is the definition of ureteractasis?

Answer 23

The term ureteractasis refers to a medical condition in which the ureter becomes distended.

Question 24

What is the definition of ureterectomy?

Answer 24

The term ureterectomy refers to the process of surgically removing the ureter

Question 25

What is the definition of ureterolith?

Answer 25

The term ureterolith refers to a condition in which a stone is found in the ureter.

Question 26

What is the definition of ureteroplasty?

Answer 26

The term ureteroplasty refers to the process of surgically repairing the ureter after illness or damage

Question 27

What is the definition of ureterostenosis?

Answer 27

The term ureterostenosis refers to a medical condition in which the ureter becomes narrow or constricted

Question 28

What is the definition of urethra?

Answer 28

The term urethra refers to a tube found between the bladder and the outside of the body; used to assist in urination.

Question 29

What is the definition of urethritis?

Answer 29

The term urethritis refers to a medical condition in which the urethra becomes inflamed

Question 30

What is the definition of urethrostomy?

Answer 30

The term urethrostomy refers to the creation of an opening between the skin and the urethra by surgical means

Question 31

What is the definition of urinalysis?

Answer 31

The term urinalysis refers to an in-depth examination of the properties of urine; used to determine the presence or absence of illness

Question 32

What is the definition of urinary calculus?

Answer 32

The term urinary calculus refers to a mineral deposit in the urinary system; this is an abnormal condition.

Question 33

What is the definition of unwary catheterisation?

Answer 33

The term unwary catheterisation refers to the process of inserting a tube into the urethra and into the bladder as a method of extracting urine.

Question 34

What is the definition of urinary incontinence?

Answer 34

The term urinary incontinence refers to a medical condition; implies that the patient is unable to control their urination.

Question 35

What is the definition of urinary retention?

Answer 35

The term urinary retention refers to a medical condition; implies that the patient is unable to completely empty their bladder

Question 36

What is the definition of urinary tract infection?

Answer 36

The term urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI) refers to a medical condition of the urinary tract and system in which the cells are damaged by microorganisms.

Question 37

What is the definition of urodeum?

Answer 37

The term urodeum refers to part of the cloaca; the area where the ureter and vagina open up.

Question 38

What is the definition of urolith?

Answer 38

The term urolith refers to a stone that can be found in the urinary bladder; may also be referred to as a cystolith.

Question 39

What is the definition of urolithiasis?

Answer 39

The term urolithiasis refers to a medical condition in which the bladder is filled in full or in part with bladder stones.

Question 40

What is the definition of urologist?

Answer 40

The term urologist refers to a medical professional who specializes in the study of the urinary system.

Question 41

What is the definition of urology?

Answer 41

The term urology refers to the study of the workings of the urinary tract and system.

Question 42

What is the definition of uropoiesis?

Answer 42

The term uropoiesis refers to the bodily process in which urine is produced and excreted.

Question 43

What is the definition of uropygial gland?

Answer 43

The term uropygial gland refers to the gland near the tail feather that produces oil to create a waterproof characteristic in a bird; may also be referred to as the preen gland.

Question 44

What is the definition of urticaria?

Answer 44

The urticaria refers to a swollen area that is known to itch; may also be referred to as a hive.

Question 45

What is the definition of uterine involution?

Answer 45

The term uterine involution refers to the process in which the uterus returns to normal size after parturition.

Question 46

What is the definition of uterus?

Answer 46

The term uterus refers to the hollow bodily organ that holds the embryo and fetus and provides nourishment; only found in female animals.

Question 47

What is the definition of utricle?

Answer 47

The term utricle refers to a sac inside the inner ear of an animal; partly responsible for an animal’s sense of balance.

Question 48

What is the definition of uvea?

Answer 48

The term uvea is used to to refer to the part of the eye containing the iris, the cilia, and the choroid.

Question 49

What is the definition of uveitis?

Answer 49

The term uveitis refers to a medical condition in which the uvea becomes inflamed.