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Oedema

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Fluid in the tissues

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Aetiology

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the cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition (the reason why)

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Afferent

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conducting inward or toward something (for nerves, the CNS, for blood vessels, the organ supplied.

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Efferent

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conducting outward or away from something (for nerves, the CNS, for blood vessels, the organ supplied)

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Polypnoea

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rapid breathing; panting

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Oligopnoea

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abnormally infrequent respiration

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Dyspnoea

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difficulty in breathing or in catching the breath

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Apnoea

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a temporary suspension of breathing, occurring in some newborns and in some adults during sleep

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Catarrh

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inflammation of and discharge from am mucous membrane (ex. inside of the nose)

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Bifurcation

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the part of a structure where a separation into two branches occurs

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Toxaemia

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a disease caused by toxins that are produced by abnormal metabolism or bacteria and released into the bloodstream

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Diffusion

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to spread

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Auscultation

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the act of listening to the sounds produced by the body, often with a stethoscope

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Pleura

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the membrane that lines the inner surface of the chest cavity and the outer surface of the lungs

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Empyema

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an accumulation of pus within a body cavity

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Stenosis

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an abnormally narrowed opening or channel

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Hypovolaemic Shock

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inadequate delivery of oxygen to tissues caused by profuse blood of fluid loss, which may result in organ failure or death. Treatment can include fluid and oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, corticosteriods, stopping the loss of fluid or blood and medication to increase blood prssure.

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Laminitis

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inflammation and degeneration of the connection between the layers that connect the hoof wall with the deeper tissues of the foot

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Acute

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describes a condition in which symptoms develop quickly, usually over the course of a day or two

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Shock

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a potential outcome of different disorders that all cause inadequate delivery of oxygen to tissues. Shock may lead to organ failure and death

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Anaphylactic Shock

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an extreme allergic reaction that can cause difficulty in breathing, low blood pressure, collapse and death. Immediate treatment with epinephrine and diphenhydramine can be life saving

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Hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by infections, toxins, parasites, genetic factor and drugs

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Hepatic

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pertaining to the liver

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Chyme

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the partially digested mix of food, fluid and digestive secretion that leaves the stomach and enters the small intestines

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Peristalsis
rhythmic contractions of the gastrointestinal tract, which move ingesta from the esophagus towards the anus.
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Metabolism
the body processes that combine to digest and absorb nutrients, eliminate waste and produce energy for growth and maintenance of tissues
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Enteritis
inflammations of the intestinal tract that may be caused by infection, parasites, immune disease, dietary indiscretion, drugs or allergies
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Peritoneum
the membrane that lines the inner surface of the abdominal wall
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Lipoma
a tumor of fat cels that is benign but can cause problems depending on its size and location
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Anemia
a lower than normal number of red blood cells in circulation. Anemia can be caused by blood loss and destruction or lack of production of red blood cells. Animals that are anemic often have pale mucous membranes, rapid breathing, fast heart rates and are lethargic and weak
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Suppuration
production of pus
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Serum
the liquid part of blood that is present after clotting has occurred and the cells are removed
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Cyst
a hollow structure that is filled with a liquid or other substance
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Osmosis
the tendency of a fluid, usually water, to pass through a semipermeable membrane into a solution where the solvent concentration is higher, thus equalizing the concentrations of materials on either side of the membrane
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Trauma
damage to the body tissues that is caused by forces originating from outside the body
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Epiglottis
a flap of cartilage covered with mucous membrane that is located at the back of the mouth. The epiglottis prevents material from entering the windpipe when an animal eats or drinks and allows free flow of air during breathing
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Mediastinum
the central portion of the chest that is surrounded by the lungs and contains the heart, trachea, esophagus, thymus, lymph nodes, large blood vessels and other structures
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Necrosis
death and degeneration of the cells within a tissue, which can have many causes including trauma and deficient blood supply
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Hydrostatic Pressure
the pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium at a given point within the fluid, due to the force of gravity. Hydrostatic pressure increases in proportion to depth measured from the surface because of the increasing weight of fluid exerting downward force from above
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Lymphocytes
a type of white blood cell that produces antibodies or other wise aids in the normal functioning of the immune system
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Leucocyte
a type of cell that identifies and removes potentially harmful organisms or other substances from the body
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Macrophages
a type of cell that is located within tissues and removes microorganisms, abnormal cells and debris
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Endothelium
the tissues lining the inside of the cornea, heart, blood vessels or other structures
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Remodeling
is the replacement of old bone tissue by new bone tissue
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Innominate Bone
the bone formed from the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis; the hipbone
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Ankylosis
a partial or complete fusion of a joint, which limits its range of motion. Ankylosis can be caused by severe osteoarthristis
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Adhesion
an abnormal connection that can develop between two tissues after surgery or injury. Adhesions may develop in the abdomen preventing normal intestinal function or in a tendon sheath causing lameness
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Localized
affecting only a limited area
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Generalized
involving the whole body or body part or occurring in many situations
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Chronic
describes a long lasting condition
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Flaccid
soft and weak
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Coordination
proper order
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Lordosis
an abnormal forward curvature of the spine in the lumbar region, resulting in a swaybacked posture
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Convex
describes a structure that is bowed outward to form a rounded surface
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Concave
describes a structure that is inwardly depressed to form a dish like surface
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Glander
a contagious disease chiefly of horses and mules but communicable to humans, caused by bacterium Pseudomonas Mallei and characterized by swellings beneath the jaw and a profuse mucous discharge from the nostrols
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Condyle
a rounded, protruding end of a bone included in a joint
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Congenital
describing a quality that is present at birth
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Contusion
a dark discolouration of a tissue caused by leakage of blood from ruptured vessels, secondary to a traumatic injury. Also called bruise and eechymosis
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Contraindication
describes a therapy or procedure that should not be preformed under the circumstances because of the strong likelihood of an unwanted outcome
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Osteoblast
a cell from which bone develops; a bone forming cells
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Fibroblast
a cell that can mature into the cells that from connective tissue
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Osteomyelitis
infection and inflammation of bone
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Viscid
having an adhesive quality
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Axis
the second vertebra in the spinal column int he upper neck. Also a line through the centre of a structure
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Nodule
a small rounded mass of tisse
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Spondylitis
infection and inflammation of a vertebra
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Spondylosis
an abnormal bony growth off the spinal column that can become large enough to fuse the joints adjacent vertebra. Spondylosis often is caused by aging and injury. Some cases may cause pain or neurologic problems, if nearby nerves are affected. Treatment can include anti-inflammatories and pain relievers

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