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General Veterinary Terminology

Jennifer severance Body Systems and Terminology, Part 1. Lesson 1. Introduction to Veterinary Terminology English 104 cards

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  1. 1abrasionirritation of skin or mucous membrane
  2. 2anemiared blood cell deficiency
  3. 3anestheticrelating to anesthesia; an anesthetic agent, causing a loss of feeling
  4. 4antibioticsubstance that destroys disease-causing bacteria
  5. 5antibodysubstance formed by the body to counteract antigens
  6. 6anticoagulantsubstance that hinders blood clotting
  7. 7antigensubstance that stimulates the body's immune system
  8. 8antisepticclean; preventing the growth of microorganisms
  9. 9antiveninsubstance that counteracts the toxicity of venom
  10. 10apneaperiodic cessation of breathing
  11. 11arthritisjoint inflammation
  12. 12artificial respirationrhythmic forcing of air into lungs that have stopped breathing
  13. 13aseptic techniqueprocedure for preventing infection
  14. 14atrophic rhinitisthe wasting away of mucous membranes or glands of the nose
  15. 15avulsiondetachment or tearing away of a body part
  16. 16bacteriamicroscopic organisms, often parasitic and disease-causing
  17. 17biopsyremoval and examination of tissues for diagnosis
  18. 18brucellosisan infection caused by Brucella bacteria
  19. 19canine distemperviral disease of dogs marked by fever and respiratory problems
  20. 20canine parvovirusvirus that causes a deadly disease in dogs
  21. 21cardiomyopathychronic disorder of the heart, common in dogs
  22. 22cathetaerizationintroduction of a catheter into a body part
  23. 23colicacute abdominal pain; common in horses
  24. 24coagulantagent that produces blood clotting
  25. 25comastate of deep unconsciousness
  26. 26compressfolded cloth or pad applied so as to press on a body part
  27. 27constipationinfrequent, difficult passage of dry feces
  28. 28convulsionuncontrolled, violent muscle contraction
  29. 29cortisoneanti-inflammatory hormone
  30. 30croppingcosmetic surgical removal of large portion of a dog's ear
  31. 31cystitisinflammation of the bladder
  32. 32diabetes insipidusdiabetic condition caused by pituitary disorder
  33. 33diabetes mellitusdiabetic condition caused by an inadequate supply of insulin
  34. 34disinfectantagent that destroys infectious organisms on surfaces
  35. 35dissociative agentanesthetic that chemically dissociates (separates out) perceptions of pain
  36. 36dockingcosmetic surgical removal of a portion of a dog's tail
  37. 37dyspneadifficulty breathing
  38. 38emesisregurgitation (vomit)
  39. 39endotracheal intubationplacement of a tube into the trachea
  40. 40endogenousoriginating from within the organism
  41. 41enegmainjection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine
  42. 42enzootic pneumoniainfection of the lungs found in specific kinds of animals
  43. 43epiphysispart of bone where growth occurs; often breakage site in young animals
  44. 44euthansiamerciful, painless killing of an injured or ill animal
  45. 45exogenousoriginating from outside the organism
  46. 46externaloccurring on the outside
  47. 47feline panleukopeniaviral disease of cats similar to parvovirus in dogs
  48. 48feline infections peritonitisoften deadly infectious disease of young cats
  49. 49feline urolithiasiscondition in cats; caused by mineral deposits in the urinary tract
  50. 50fracturebreak in bone; rupture
  51. 51gastroenteritisinflammation of the membrane lining the stomach and intestines
  52. 52halitosisbad breath
  53. 53Heimlich maneuverprocedure to remove obstruction from the windpipe of a choking victim
  54. 54hematocritlaboratory procedure to determine the percentage of red blood cells in the blood
  55. 55hemophiliacondition of delayed blood clotting
  56. 56hepatitisinflammation of the liver
  57. 57herpes virusinflammatory virus that reproduces in the cell nucleus
  58. 58hyperthyroidismexcessive function of the thyroid gland
  59. 59hypertrophyexaggerated growth
  60. 60hypnotictrance-like state produced without drugs; a drug that cause a hypnotic state
  61. 61hypothyroidismdeficient activity of the thyroid gland
  62. 62immunityability to resist disease
  63. 63incisioncut made into the body
  64. 64inhalentmedication breathed in
  65. 65internaloccurring on the inside
  66. 66lacerationwound produced by tearing, as opposed to cutting, of body tissue
  67. 67leptospirosiszoonotic infectious disease, part of most canine vaccination schedules
  68. 68lethargicsluggish
  69. 69leukemiadisease of the white blood cells
  70. 70luxationdislocation
  71. 71lymphosarcomamalignant lymph tumor tending to spread freely; common in cattle
  72. 72mastitisinflammation of the breast
  73. 73neutralizecounteract the effect of
  74. 74palpateexamine by touch
  75. 75parainfluenzaviral infection of the respiratory tract, part of routine dog vaccination
  76. 76parasiteorganism living on or in another organism
  77. 77pathologythe structural and functional signs of disease, or study of its essential nature
  78. 78pneumothoraxair in the pleural cavity
  79. 79polydipsiaexcessive thirst
  80. 80polyphagiaexcessive appetite
  81. 81polyuriaexcessive urination
  82. 82prolapseslipping of a body part from its usual position
  83. 83puncture (verb)the act of piercing with a pointed object of instrument
  84. 84puncture (noun)a wound made with a pointed object or instrument
  85. 85pyelonephritisinflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis caused by bacterial infection
  86. 86rabiesacute infectious viral disease of the central nervous system
  87. 87radiographX-ray photograph
  88. 88radiologythe use of radiant energy (X-rays) in diagnosis and treatment
  89. 89reductionreturning of broken bones to correct position
  90. 90rupturetearing or breaking apart of a tissue
  91. 91sedativetranquilizing drug
  92. 92serologytests using blood serum
  93. 93smearmaterial spread on a slide for microscopic examination
  94. 94specimensmall amount of a body fluid used in laboratory tests
  95. 95sterilefree from microoganisms
  96. 96stimulantdrug that produces increased body functions
  97. 97superficialnear the surface
  98. 98surgeryoperative or manual procedure to correct a health condition
  99. 99symptomindication of the presence of disease
  100. 100tetanusacute infectious disease usually introduced through a wound
  101. 101toxicpoisonous
  102. 102toxoplasmosisa contagious disease of all species caused by Toxoplasma gondii
  103. 103vaccineartificial immunization agent
  104. 104zoonosisdisease of animals that can be transmitted to humans

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Body Systems and Terminology, Part 1. Lesson 1. Introduction to Veterinary Terminology Flashcards on General Veterinary Terminology, created by Jennifer severance on 26/07/2020.
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