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What is the definition of v muscle?

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

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What is the definition of vaginitis?

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

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What is the definition of valgus?

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

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What is the definition of valine?

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

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What is the definition of valvotomy?

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

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What is the definition of vane?

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

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What is the definition of variant?

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

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What is the definition of variety hybrid?

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

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What is the definition of vas deferens?

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

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What is the definition of vasculitis?

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Vasculitis is any inflammation of a blood vessel or lymph.

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What is the definition of vasectomised?

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

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What is the definition of vasectomy?

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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.

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What is the definition of vasoconstrictor?

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

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What is the definition of vasotocin?

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

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What is the definition of vat?

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

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What is the definition of vection?

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

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What is the definition of vector?

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

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What is the definition of venipuncture?

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

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What is the definition of mental midline incision?

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

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What is the definition of ventricle?

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The term ventricle refers to either

A cavity in certain animals

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

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What is the definition of ventriculus?

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

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What is the definition of ventrodorsal projection?

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

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What is the definition of vermicide?

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

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What is the definition of vermifuge?

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

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What is the definition of verminous?

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

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What is the definition of vermis?

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Vermis is a worm

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What is the definition of verrucae?

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Verrucae are body warts

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What is the definition of vertebra?

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The term veterbra refers to bones in the spinal column

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What is the definition of vertebrates?

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

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What is the definition of vertical transmission?

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

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What is the definition of vestibular disease?

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

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What is the definition of vestibule?

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

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What is the definition of viable?

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

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What is the definition of vigor?

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

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What is the definition of vilitis?

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

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What is the definition of viremia?

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

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What is the definition of virile?

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

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What is the definition of virucide?

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

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What is the definition of virulence?

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

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What is the definition of virulent?

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

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What is the definition of virustatic?

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

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What is the definition of visceral?

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The term visceral covers anything pertaining to an organ

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What is the definition of vitreous chamber?

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

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What is the definition of vitreous humour?

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

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What is the definition of viviparous?

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Viviparous means capable of or having borne live young

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What is the definition of voiding?

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

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What is the definition of vomitus?

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Vomitus is any material that has been ejected through vomiting

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What is the definition of vulva?

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

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