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Question 1

What is the definition of v muscle?

Answer 1

V muscle is the used to refer to the muscles in a horse’s chest that appear to look like an upside-down V.

Question 2

What is the definition of vaginitis?

Answer 2

Vaginitis is a medical condition in which the vagina becomes inflamed.

Question 3

What is the definition of valgus?

Answer 3

Valgus is the term used to indicate something that is bent out.

Question 4

What is the definition of valine?

Answer 4

Valine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body.

Question 5

What is the definition of valvotomy?

Answer 5

Valvotomy is an incision into a membrane or valve; done surgically.

Question 6

What is the definition of vane?

Answer 6

Vane refers to the webby part of a bird’s feather; very thin and fragile.

Question 7

What is the definition of variant?

Answer 7

Variant refers to anything anything that has been recognized as to be not what would be accepted as normal.

Question 8

What is the definition of variety hybrid?

Answer 8

The term variety hybrid refers to a cross hybrid that is made up of two different variations of the same species of animal.

Question 9

What is the definition of vas deferens?

Answer 9

The term used to refer to the tube that carries sperm into the pelvis in the direction of the urethra.

Question 10

What is the definition of vasculitis?

Answer 10

Vasculitis is any inflammation of a blood vessel or lymph.

Question 11

What is the definition of vasectomised?

Answer 11

The term vasectomised is used to refer to a male animal that has been surgically altered to keep them from properly producing live sperm.

Question 12

What is the definition of vasectomy?

Answer 12

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure in which the tube used to carry sperm into the pelvis is removed; in most cases the sexual urges are still there although the live sperm is not.

Question 13

What is the definition of vasoconstrictor?

Answer 13

A vasoconstrictor is any substance that makes the blood vessels smaller in size.

Question 14

What is the definition of vasotocin?

Answer 14

Vasotocin is a type of hormone that is used to stimulate oviposition in birds; similar in nature to oxytocin.

Question 15

What is the definition of vat?

Answer 15

The term vat is used to refer to a large tub or container used to hold liquids; may be used to dip animals into.

Question 16

What is the definition of vection?

Answer 16

The term vection refers to the action of passing a disease from one organism to another organism.

Question 17

What is the definition of vector?

Answer 17

The term vector refers to a carrier of a disease; helps to move a disease from one animal to the next.

Question 18

What is the definition of venipuncture?

Answer 18

Venipuncture is the act of taking blood out of a vein with the help of a syringe and needle.

Question 19

What is the definition of mental midline incision?

Answer 19

The ventral midline incision is a term used to refer to an incision that is made along the midsection of the abdomen.

Question 20

What is the definition of ventricle?

Answer 20

The term ventricle refers to either

A cavity in certain animals

or

A rear chamber in the heart or a cavity in the brain

Question 21

What is the definition of ventriculus?

Answer 21

The term ventriculus refers to the stomach in certain birds; may also be referred to as the gizzard.

Question 22

What is the definition of ventrodorsal projection?

Answer 22

Ventrodorsal projection is a beam that passes from the stomach to the back; an x-ray beam

Question 23

What is the definition of vermicide?

Answer 23

Vermicide refers to anything that is designed to kill worms or other parasites; anthelmintic substance

Question 24

What is the definition of vermifuge?

Answer 24

Vermifuge is a term referring to any chemical that causes worms or parasitic worms to be expelled from an animal’s body

Question 25

What is the definition of verminous?

Answer 25

The term verminous refers to anything having to do with worms or occurring as the result of worms

Question 26

What is the definition of vermis?

Answer 26

Vermis is a worm

Question 27

What is the definition of verrucae?

Answer 27

Verrucae are body warts

Question 28

What is the definition of vertebra?

Answer 28

The term veterbra refers to bones in the spinal column

Question 29

What is the definition of vertebrates?

Answer 29

Vertebrate is a term used to refer to animals that have a spine or backbone, including fish and mammals

Question 30

What is the definition of vertical transmission?

Answer 30

Vertical transmission is the transfer of a disease from the mother to the fetus

Question 31

What is the definition of vestibular disease?

Answer 31

Vestibular disease is any disorder of the neurons that may be characterized by rolling, circling, falling, etc.

Question 32

What is the definition of vestibule?

Answer 32

The vestibule refers to the foremost portion of the nose and nasal cavity; includes the nostrils

Question 33

What is the definition of viable?

Answer 33

The term viable indicates that something is able to live inside the mother

Question 34

What is the definition of vigor?

Answer 34

Vigor refers to health; the possessing of a great deal of energy

Question 35

What is the definition of vilitis?

Answer 35

Vilitis is a medical condition involving a horse’s hoof; the wall becomes inflamed and causes pain

Question 36

What is the definition of viremia?

Answer 36

Viremia is a medical condition in which a virus is found in the blood of an animal

Question 37

What is the definition of virile?

Answer 37

The term virile is used to refer to a male capable of copulation

Question 38

What is the definition of virucide?

Answer 38

Virucide refers to a chemical or substance that is designed to kill a virus; disinfects

Question 39

What is the definition of virulence?

Answer 39

Virulence is the ability that a certain organism has to create disease

Question 40

What is the definition of virulent?

Answer 40

Virulent refers to something having the strength to cause disease; deadly in nature; pathogenic

Question 41

What is the definition of virustatic?

Answer 41

Virustatic refers to anything that is known to keep a virus from multiplying

Question 42

What is the definition of visceral?

Answer 42

The term visceral covers anything pertaining to an organ

Question 43

What is the definition of vitreous chamber?

Answer 43

The vitreous chamber is the area inside the rear of the eyeball

Question 44

What is the definition of vitreous humour?

Answer 44

The vitreous humour is a type of jelly-like substance that is found inside the vitreous chamber

Question 45

What is the definition of viviparous?

Answer 45

Viviparous means capable of or having borne live young

Question 46

What is the definition of voiding?

Answer 46

Voiding is the process of elimination when it comes to the bowels or the bladder

Question 47

What is the definition of vomitus?

Answer 47

Vomitus is any material that has been ejected through vomiting

Question 48

What is the definition of vulva?

Answer 48

The vulva is the genitalia of a female; found on the outside