Vet Tech Terminology Flashcards
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Cost/o
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Rib
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Hem/o
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Blood
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Intra-
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Within
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Endocrine gland
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Glands without ducts
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Inter-
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Between
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My/o
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Muscle
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Biopsy
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Removal and examination of tissues for diagnosis
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Enter/o
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Small intestine
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Catabolism
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The breaking-down metabolic phase; producing energy from food and oxygen
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Onc/o
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Tumor
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Cutaneous
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The skin
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Hypo-
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Below; deficient
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Ribosomes
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“Protein factories” that make proteins
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Mediastinum
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Region between the lungs
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Convulsion
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Uncontrolled, violent muscle contraction
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Semi-lunar valves
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Valves between the ventricles and the major arteries in the heart
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Phleb/o
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Vein
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Chromosomes
A
Short, tightly coiled rods that contain genes
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Golgi bodies
A
Sacs that make and transport carbohydrate compounds
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Ur/o
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Urine
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Vena cava
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Largest vein in the animal body
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Arterioles
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Small arteries
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Somat/o
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Body
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Antibiotic
A
Drug used to fight disease that kills or limits the growth of bacteria
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Deciduous
The first set of teeth
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Aorta
Largest artery in the animal body
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Connective tissue
Tissue specializing in connection and support of body parts
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Lymph nodes
Structures that filter lymph and store lymphocytes in the animal body
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Plasma (cell) membrane
The outside boundary of the cell
30
Urogenital
The urinary and reproductive systems
31
Organ systems
Groups of organs working together with similar structure and function
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Hemat/o
Blood
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Hist/o
Tissue
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Peritoneum
Inner membrane lining the abdomen
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Cephal/o
Head
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Veins
Blood vessels taking blood towards the heart
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Catheterization
Introduction of a catheter into a body part
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Apnea
Periodic cessation of breathing
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Canine parvovirus
Fatal viral disease of dogs; marked by severe diarrhea
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-algia
Pain
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Vaccine
Preparation of a pathogen to stimulate an immune response in an animal
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Tissue fluid
Salt water solution that bathes every cell in the body
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Arteries
Blood vessels taking blood away from the heart
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Venules
Small veins
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Trache/o
Windpipe: trachea
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Karyotype
Picture of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell
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Feline distemper
Fatal viral disease of cats; marked by severe diarrhea
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Thoracic
The thorax
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Cilia
Movable hairlike extensions of the surface of certain cells
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Cardiac
The heart
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Mitochondria
“Power plants” that burn food in the presence of oxygen to make cell energy
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Parasite
Organism living on or in another organism
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Polydipsia
Excessive thirst
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Capillaries
Smallest blood vessels; where nutrient and waste products are exchanged
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Orchid/o
Testes
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Muscle tissue
Tissue with the power to contract and thus produce movement
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Thorac/o
Chest
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Nephr/o
Kidney
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-otomy
Incision; cutting
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Polyuria
Excessive urination
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Psych/o
Mind
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Pathology
Study of unhealthy organs and tissues
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Genes
Regions of DNA organized into the body’s “blueprint”
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Col/o
Large intestine
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-ostomy
Opening
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Brady-
Deficient; under
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-centesis
Puncture and aspiration
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Anesthetic
Relating to anesthesia; an agent that causes a loss of sensation and/or a loss of consciousness
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Sacral
The large bone at the dorsal part of the pelvis between the hip bones
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-emia
Blood condition
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Leukemia
Increase in the number of abnormal white blood cells
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Nervous tissue
Tissue that carries nerve impulses
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Radiograph
X-ray image
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Atrophy
Decrease in size of an organ, tissue, or cell
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Metabolism
The chemical processes by which cells obtain and use energy
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Antibody
Substance formed by the body to counteract antigens
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Ex-
Out
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Prolapse
Displacement of a body organ
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RNA
Ribonucleic acid; needed for production of protein within cells
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Anemia
Red blood cell deficiency
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Neo-
New
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Zoonosis
Disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans
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Flagellum
A sperm cells “tail” (plural: flagella)
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Cytoplasm
Substance contained within the cell membrane, which includes the nucleus and organelles
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Dermat/o
Skin
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Cellular organelles
Structures within cytoplasm
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Endo-
Within; in; inner
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Epi-
Above, upon
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Atria
Chambers of the heart where major veins deposit their blood
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Lumbar
The lower back
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Arteri/o
Artery
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Ab-
Away from
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Mono-
One; single
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Aseptic technique
Procedure for preventing infection
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Surgery
Operative or manual procedure to correct a health condition
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Hepat/o
Liver
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Pseudo
False
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Ecto-
Outside
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Lip/o
Fat
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Ot/o
Ear
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Exocrine gland
Gland with ducts
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Organs
Groups of tissues working together with similar structure and function
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Macro-
Large
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Lysosomes
The cells digestive system
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Cervical
The neck or cervix
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Palpate
Examine by touch
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Plum/o
Lung
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Immun/o
Protected
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Luxation
Dislocation (usually of bones)
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Oste/o
Bone
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-megaly
Enlargement
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Cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder
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Nucleus
Cellular structure that contains the chromosomes
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Cyst/o
Urinary bladder
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Endoplasmic reticulum
Membrane network of tubules, or “channels”, that wind through cytoplasm
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Ven/o
Vein
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Cyano-
Bluish discoloration of skin and mucosa
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-penia
Deficiency
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Multi-
Many
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Ren/i
Kidney
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Ventricles
Chambers of the heart that pump blood out to major arteries
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Mastitis
Inflammation of the mammary glands
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Digital
Toes
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Micro-
Small
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A-V valves
Valves between the atria and the ventricles in the heart
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Cerebr/o
Brain
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Rabies
Acute infectious viral disease of the central nervous system
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Sub-
Less than; beneath
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Epithelial tissue
Tissue that protects, lines, or invests body organs
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Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
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-pathy
Disease
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Peri-
Surrounding
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Viscera
Internal organs of the abdominal and thoracic cavities
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-itis
Inflammation
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Hemi-
Red
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DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid; the molecule that is made up of genes
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Path/o
Disease
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Trans-
Across; through
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-oma
Tumor; mass
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Hyper-
Excessive; above
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Centrioles
Structure that function in cell reproduction
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Dyspnea
Difficulty breathing
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Thromb/o
Blood clot; coagulation
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Chondr/o
Cartilage
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-osis
Abnormal condition
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Hematocrit
Laboratory procedure to determine the percentage of red blood cells in the blood
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Coccygeal
The tail area
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Muscul/o
Muscle
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Nephr/o
Kidney
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-ectomy
Surgical removal
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Pharmac/o
Drug; medicine
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Pre-
Before
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Cardi/o
Heart
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Gastr/o
Stomach
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Canine distemper
Viral disease of dogs; marked by fever and respiratory problems
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Post-
After; behind
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Polyphagia
Excessive appetite
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Neur/o
Nerves
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Poly-
Many; much
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Arthritis
Joint inflammation
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Anabolism
The building metabolic phase; grows, maintains, and repairs body structures
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Pneum/o
Lung; air
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Pleura
Inner membrane lining of the thorax
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Supra-
Above; upper
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Cortic/o
Cortex
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Leuko-
White
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Ad-
Toward; near
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Cyt/o
Cell
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Biology
The study of life and life processes
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Prefix
A unit of meaning attached to the front of a word
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Root
The core or foundation of the words meaning
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Combining vowel
A vowel (most often o) placed between two roots, or between a root and a suffix, that begins with a consonant, to help make the newly combined word easier to pronounce
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Combining form
The root and combining vowel together, as in NORM/O
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Suffix
A unit of meaning attached to the end of the word
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Affix
A unit of meaning attached to the prefix or suffix that modified the root in some way
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Organism
An individual animal or plant
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Ovum
Egg
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Epithelial
Related to the skin
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Biology
The study of living organisms and life processes
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Plasma membrane
A cells outer body
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Diffusion
Movement of substances across a membrane
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Osmosis
Diffusion of water across cell membranes
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Centrioles
Structures that function in cell reproduction
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Cilia
Hairlike extensions on the surface of those cells capable of movement
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Endoplasmic reticulum
A membrane network of “roads” and “channels” that wind through cytoplasm
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Flagella
Sperm cells mobile tails
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Golgi bodies
Sacs that make and transport carbohydrate compounds
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Lysosomes
The cells digestive system
189
Mitochondria
Power plants that burn food in the pretense of oxygen to make energy
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Ribosomes
Structures that make proteins
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Anabolism
The building metabolic phase; grows, maintains, and repairs body structures
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Catabolism
The breaking down metabolic phase; producing energy from food and oxygen
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Chromosomes
Short, tightly coiled rods that contain genes
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Cytoplasm
A substance between the plasma membrane and the cell nucleus
195
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid; the chemical of which genes are made
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Genes
Regions of DNA organized into the body’s blueprint
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Karyoplasm
The substance of a nucleus
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Karyotype
Picture of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell
199
Metabolism
The chemical process by which cells obtain and use energy
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Nucleus
Spheroid body within a cell that dictates protein production; controls transport, metabolism, growth, and heredity
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Organelles
Structures within cytoplasm
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RNA
Ribonucleic acid, needed for production of protein within cells
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Tissue fluid
A salt water solution that battles every cell in the body
204
Striated
Streaked or scratched
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Organ
An independent body part that performs a specific function or functions
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Visceral organ
The liver, stomach, intestine, pancreas, spleen or gallbladder
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Cranial cavity
Houses the brain and pituitary gland
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Spinal cavity
Houses the spinal cord
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Abdominal cavity
Houses the major digestive organs
210
Thoracic cavity
Houses the kings
211
Pelvic cavity
Houses the urinate and reproductive organs
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Dorsal
Toward the back
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Ventral
Toward the lower surface; a direction toward the belly
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Body system
A group of organs functioning together for a common purpose
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Lymph system
Responsible for carrying nutrients, wastes, hormones, and gases to and from body cells for providing protection and immunity from harmful organisms
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Cardiovascular system
Circulates blood
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Endocrine system
Secretes hormones
218
Digestive system
Processes food
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Integumentary system
Skin, hair, claws, and hooves
220
Musculoskeletal system
The skeletal system supports body structures and the muscular system carries out nerve commands
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Nervous system
Carries nerve impulses to and from the brain
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Respiratory system
Conducts oxygen into, and carbon dioxide out of, the body
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Reproductive system
Enables an organism to reproduce itself
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Urinary system
Produces and excretes urine
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Inguinal
Pertaining to the groin
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Recumbent
Lying down
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Lateral recumbency
Lying on either the left or right side
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Sternal recumbency
Lying on the belly
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Dorsal recumbency
Lying on the back, as if ready for surgery
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Cranial-caudal
Cranial means “toward the head.” Caudal means “toward the tail.”
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Dorsal-Ventral
Dorsal refers to the dorsal or back of the animal, ventral refers to the ventrum or belly of the animal
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Left-right
Refers to the animals left or right side
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Palmar-Plantar
Palmar refers to the bottom of the animals front foot. Plantar refers to the bottom of the animals hind foot
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Medial-lateral
Medial means “toward the midline of the body” while lateral means “away from the midline of the body”
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Proximal-Distal
Refers to the closeness or distance of a part to its point of origin
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Superficial-deep
Refers to the distance from the surface of the body. For example, a superficial wound is close to the surface; a deep wound extends far below the surface.
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Dorsal Plane
Divides the body into dorsal (top) and ventral (bottom) areas
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Sagittal Plane
Divides the body into left and right parts
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Midsagittal Plane
Goes through the exact median of the body, dividing it into two near-mirror images
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Transverse Plane
A plane that divides the body horizontally into superior and inferior parts; also referred to as the cross-sectional plane
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Armamentarium
All equipment used in the practice of medicine
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Abrasion
Irritation of the skin or mucous membrane
243
Anemia
Red blood cell deficiency
244
Anesthetic
Relating to anesthesia; an anesthetic agent, causing a loss of feeling
245
Antibiotic
A substance that destroys disease-causing bacteria
246
Antibody
A substance formed by the body to counteract antigens
247
Anticoagulant
A substance that hinders blood clotting
248
Antigen
A substance that stimulates the body’s immune system
249
Antiseptic
Clean; preventing the frown of microorganisms
250
Antivenin
A substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom
251
Apnea
Periodic cessation of breathing
252
Arthritis
Joint inflammation
253
Artificial respiration
Rhythmic forcing of air into lungs that have stopped breathing
254
Aseptic technique
A procedure for preventing infection
255
Atrophic rhinitis
The wasting away of mucous membranes or glands
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Avulsion
Detachment or tearing away of a body part
257
Bacteria
Microscopic organisms, often parasitic and disease-causing
258
Biopsy
Removal and examination of tissues for diagnosis
259
Brucellosis
An infection caused by Bruccela bacteria
260
Canine distemper
A viral disease of dogs, marked by fever and respiratory problems
261
Canine parvovirus
A virus that causes a deadly disease in dogs
262
Cardiomyopathy
A chronic disorder of the heart, common in dogs
263
Catheterization
The introduction of a catheter into a body part
264
Colic
An acute abdominal pain that’s common in horses
265
Coagulant
An agent that produces blood clotting
266
Coma
A state of deep unconsciousness
267
Compress
To press a folded cloth or pad against a body part
268
Constipation
Infrequent, difficult passage of dry feces
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Convulsion
Uncontrolled, violent muscle contraction
270
Cortisone
Anti-inflammatory hormone
271
Cropping
Cosmetic surgical removal of a large portion of a dogs ear
272
Cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder
273
Diabetes insidious
A diabetic condition caused by pituitary disorder
274
Diabetes Mellitus
A diabetic condition caused by an inadequate supply of insulin
275
Disinfectant
An agent that destroys infections organisms on surfaces
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Dissociative agent
An anesthetic that chemically dissociates (separates out) perceptions of pain
277
Docking
The cosmetic surgical removal of a portion of a dogs tail
278
Dyspnea
Difficult breathing
279
Emesis
Regurgitation (vomiting)
280
Endotracheal Intubation
The placement of a tube into the windpipe
281
Enema
An injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine
282
Endogenous
Originating from within the organism
283
Enzootic pneumonia
Infection of the lungs found in specific kinds of animals
284
Epiphysis
The part of bone where growth occurs; often a breakage site in young animals
285
Euthanasia
The merciful, painless killing of an injured or sick animal
286
Exogenous
Originating from outside the organism
287
External
Occurring on the outside
288
Feline Paneleukopenia
A viral disease of cats similar to parvovirus in dogs
289
Feline infectious peritonitis
Often deadly infectious disease of young cats
290
Feline urolithiasis
A condition in cats caused by mineral deposits in the urinary tract
291
Fracture
A break or rupture in bone
292
Gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the membrane lining the stomach and intestines
293
Gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the membrane lining the stomach and then intestines
294
Halitosis
Bad breath
295
Heimlich maneuver
A procedure for removing obstruction from the windpipe of a choking victim
296
Hematocrit
A laboratory procedure that determines the percentage of red blood cells in an animals blood
297
Hemophilia
A condition of delayed blood clotting
298
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
299
Herpes virus
An inflammatory virus that reproduces in the cell nucleus
300
Hyperthyroidism
Excessive function of the thyroid gland
301
Hypertrophy
Exaggerated growth
302
Hypnotic
Causing a trance like state without drugs, or a drug that causes a hypnotic state
303
Hypothyroidism
Deficient activity of the thyroid gland
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Immunity
An ability to resist disease
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Incision
A cut made into the body
306
Inhalant
Medication that’s breathed in
307
Internal
Occurring on the inside
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Laceration
A wound produced by tearing, as opposed to cutting, body tissue
309
Leptospirosis
Zoonotic infectious disease, part of most canine vaccination schedules
310
Lethargic
Sluggish
311
Leukemia
A disease of the white blood cells
312
Luxation
Dislocation
313
Lymphosarcoma
A malignant lymph tumor that tends to spread freely; common in cattle
314
Mastitis
Inflammation of the breast
315
Neutralize
To counteract the effect of
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Palpate
To examine by touch
317
Parainfluenza
A viral infection of the respiratory tract for which dogs are routinely vaccinated
318
Parasite
An organism living in or on another organism
319
Pathology
The structural and functional signs of disease, or a study of its essential nature
320
Pneumothorax
Air in the pleural cavity
321
Polydipsia
Excessive thirst
322
Polyphagia
Excessive appetite
323
Polyuria
Excessive urination
324
Prolapse
The slipping of a body part from its usual position
325
Puncture
Pierce with a pointed object; also, a wound made with a pointed object
326
Pyelonephritis
Inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis caused by bacterial infection
327
Rabies
An acute infectious viral disease of the central nervous system
328
Radiograph
An x-ray photograph
329
Radiology
The use of radiant energy like x-rays in diagnosis and treatment
330
Reduction
The returning of broken bones to correct position
331
Rupture
The tearing or breaking apart of a tissue
332
Sedative
A tranquilizing drug
333
Serology
Tests using blood serum
334
Smear
Material spread on a slide for a microscopic examination
335
Specimen
A small amount of body fluid used in laboratory tests
336
Sterile
Free from microorganisms
337
Stimulant
A drug that produces increased body function
338
Surgery
An operative or manual procedure to correct a health condition
339
Symptom
An indication of disease
340
Tetanus
An acute infectious disease usually introduced through a wound
341
Toxic
Poisonous
342
Toxoplasmosis
A contagious disease of all species caused by toxoplasma gondii
343
Vaccine
An artificial immunization agent
344
Zoonosis
A disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans
