Flashcards in General Deck (108)
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Anemia
Red blood cell deficiency
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Anesthetic
Relating to anesthesia; an anesthetic agent, causing a loss of feeling
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Antibody
Substance that destroys disease-causing bacteria
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Anticoagulant
Substance that hinders blood clotting
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Antigen
Substance that stimulates the body's immune system
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Antiseptic
Clean; preventing the growth of microorganisms
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Antivenin
Substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom
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Apnea
Periodic cessation of breathing
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Arthritis
Joint inflammation
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Artificial respiration
Rhythmic forcing of air into lungs that have stopped breathing
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Aseptic technique
Procedure for preventing infection
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atrophic rhinitis
The wasting away if mucous membranes or glands
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Avulsion
Detachment or tearing away of a body part
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Bacteria
Microscopic plants, often parasitic & disease- causing
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Biopsy
Removal & examination of tissues for diagnosis
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Brucellosis
An infection caused by brucella bacteria
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Canine distemper
Viral disease of dogs, marked by fever & respiratory problems
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Canine parvovirus
Virus that causes a deadly disease in dogs
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Cardiomyopathy
Chronic disorder of the heart, common in dogs
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Catheterization
Introduction of a catheter into a body part
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Colic
Acute abdominal pain; common in horses
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Coagulant
Agent that produces blood clotting
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Abrasion
Irritation of skin or mucous membrane
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Coma
State of deep unconsciousness
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Compress
Folded cloth or pad applied so as to press on a body part
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Constipation
Infrequent, difficult passage of dry feces
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Convulsion
Uncontrolled, violent muscle contraction
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Cortisone
Anti-inflammatory hormone
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Cropping
Cosmetic surgical removal of large portion of a dog's ear
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