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Flash into Memory #13 (General Veterinary Terminology)

Laura Arasmith Wilson Intro to Vet Tech English 108 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
  15. 15AvulsionDetachment or tearing away of a body part
  16. 16BacteriaMicroscopic plants, 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. 22CatheterizationIntroduction 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 infection
  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 (vomiting)
  39. 39Endotracheal IntubationPlacement of a tube through the trachea
  40. 40EnemaInjection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine
  41. 41EndogenousOriginating from within the organism
  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. 44EuthanasiaMerciful, painless killing of an injured or ill animal
  45. 45ExogenousOriginating from outside the organism
  46. 46ExternalOccurring on the outside
  47. 47Feline PanleukopeniaViral leukemia of cats, usually fatal
  48. 48Feline InfectiousInfectious inflammation of the peritoneum of cats peritonitis
  49. 49Feline UrolithiasisCondition in cats; caused by mineral deposits in the urinary tracts
  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. 58HydrothoraxExcess fluid in the lining of the lungs
  59. 59HyperthyroidismExcessive function of the thyroid gland
  60. 60HypertrophyExaggerated growth
  61. 61HypnoticTrance-like state produced without drugs, or a drug that causes a hypnotic state
  62. 62HypothyroidismDeficient activity of the thyroid gland
  63. 63ImmunityAbility to resist disease
  64. 64IncisionCut made into the body
  65. 65InhalantMedication breathed in
  66. 66InternalOccurring on the inside
  67. 67LacerationWound produced by tearing, as opposed to cutting, of body tissue
  68. 68LeptospirosisInfectious canine disease; part of routine dog vaccination
  69. 69LethargicSluggish
  70. 70LeukemiaDisease of the white blood cells
  71. 71LuxationDislocation
  72. 72LymphosarcomaMalignant lymph tumor tending to spread freely; common in cattle
  73. 73Malignant Catarrhal FeverMucous membrane inflammation; common in cattle
  74. 74MastitisInflammation of the breast
  75. 75NeutralizeCounteract the effect of
  76. 76PalpateExamine by touch
  77. 77ParainfluenzaViral infection of the respiratory tract; part of routine dog vaccination
  78. 78ParasiteOrganism living on or in another organism
  79. 79PathologyThe structural and functional signs of disease, or study of its essential nature
  80. 80Phenylbutazone ToxicityReaction to the anti-inflammatory analgesic phenylbutazone
  81. 81Pneumonic PasteurellosisInfection of the lungs; found in cattle
  82. 82PneumothoraxAir in the pleural cavity
  83. 83PolydipsiaExcessive thirst
  84. 84PolyphagiaExcessive appetite
  85. 85PolyuriaExcessive urination
  86. 86ProlapseSlipping of a body part from its usual position
  87. 87Puncture (verb)The act of piercing with a pointed object or instrument
  88. 88Puncture (noun)A wound made with a pointed object or instrument
  89. 89PyelonephritisInflammation of the kidney and pelvis caused by bacterial infection
  90. 90RabiesAcute infectious viral disease of the central nervous system
  91. 91RadiographX-ray photograph
  92. 92RadiologyThe use of radiant energy (X-rays) in diagnosis and treatment
  93. 93ReductionReturning of broken bones to correct position
  94. 94RuptureTearing or breaking apart of a tissue
  95. 95SedativeTranquilizing drug
  96. 96SerologyTests using blood serum
  97. 97SmearMaterial spread on a slide for microscopic examination
  98. 98SpecimenSmall amount of a body fluid used in laboratory tests
  99. 99SterileFree from microorganisms
  100. 100StimulantDrug that produces increased body functions
  101. 101SuperficialNear the surface
  102. 102SurgeryOperative or manual procedure to correct a health condition
  103. 103SymptomIndication of the presence of disease
  104. 104TetanusAcute infectious disease usually introduced through a wound
  105. 105ToxicPoisonous
  106. 106ToxoplasmosisA contagious disease of all species caused by Toxoplasma gondii
  107. 107VaccineArtificial immunization agent
  108. 108ZoonosisDisease of animals that can be transmitted to humans

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Intro to Vet Tech (Veterinary Terminology) Flashcards on Flash into Memory #13 (General Veterinary Terminology), created by Laura Arasmith Wilson on 04/01/2017.
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