Intro To Veterinary Terminology Flashcards
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The process of breaking words into component parts.
Break the word into parts —> determine the meaning of each part together —> add the meanings of each part together.
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Word Analysis
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A unit of meaning attached to the front of a word.
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Prefix
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The core/foundation of the word’s meaning.
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Root
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A vowel (most often “o”) added to the end of the rood that doesn’t change the meaning.
Placed between 2 roots, or between a rood and a suffix that begins with a consonant, to help make the newly combined word easier to pronounce.
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Combining Vowel
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The root and combining vowel together.
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Combining Form
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A unit of meaning attached to the end of the word.
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Suffix
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A unit of meaning attached to the prefix/suffix that modifies the root in some way.
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Affix
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Suffixes that tell you that something about the body isn’t the way it’s supposed to be.
May indicate an abundance, deficiency, presence, or absence.
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Diagnostic Suffixes
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Suffixes that tell you about a medical procedure.
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Procedural Suffixes
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Suffixes that mean “pertaining to” or “characteristic of”.
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Adjectival Suffixes
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“WHAT” prefixes.
Answers questions attempting to quantify or qualify.
Stages and presence or absence of conditions.
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Quantitative & Qualitative Prefixes
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“WHERE” prefixes.
Describe site within or relative to a structure.
Describe location or direction.
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Locational Prefixes
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A group of organs working together for a common purpose.
There are 11 —> Lymph System, Cardiovascular System, Endocrine System, Digestive System, Integumentary System (and sensory organs), Nervous (Sensory) System, Musculoskeletal System, Respiratory System, Reproductive Systems (male and female), and Urinary System
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Organ System
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Responsible for carrying nutrients, wastes, hormones, and gases to and from body cells and providing protection/immunity from harmful organisms.
Bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, and lymph fluid/nodes/ducts/vessels.
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Lymph System
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Circulates blood throughout the body to deliver nutrients to and remove wastes from organs.
Heart and other __________ structures (arteries, veins, capillaries, blood).
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Cardiovascular System
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Secretes hormones.
Thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands.
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Endocrine System
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Processes food for nutrient absorption.
Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and accessory organs (liver, gallbladder, abdomen).
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Digestive System
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Encase the body, regulate temperature, communicate touch (and many other sensory functions).
Skin, hair, and nails.
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Integumentary System and sensory organs
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Communicates actions between body systems and carries nerve impulses to and from the brain.
Eyes, ears, brain, and nerves.
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Nervous (Sensory) System
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Supports the body structures and carries out nerve commands to produce movement.
Bones and muscles.
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Musculoskeletal System
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Conducts oxygen into and carbon dioxide out of the body.
Trachea and lungs.
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Respiratory System
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Enable organisms to reproduce.
Male —> testes, penis, and prostate.
Female —> mammary glands, ovaries, uterus, and vagina.
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Reproductive Systems
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Produces and excretes urine.
Kidneys and bladder.
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Urinary System
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Study/treatment of the heart and its diseases.
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Cardiology
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Study of endocrine glands and hormones.
Endocrinology
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Study of causes and control of epidemics.
Epidemiology
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Care/treatment of diseases of teeth, gums, and jaw.
Dentistry
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Study of treatment of skin disorders.
Dermatology
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Study/treatment of stomach/intestine disorders.
Gastroenterology
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Study of blood and blood diseases.
Hematology
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Study of the body’s defense system and related phenomena.
Immunology
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Diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases.
Internal Medicine
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Study/treatment of kidney diseases.
Nephrology
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Study/treatment of nervous system processes/diseases.
Neurology
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Study/treatment of tumors.
Oncology
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Study/treatment of eye diseases/disorders.
Ophthalmology
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Study/treatment of bone, joint, and muscle disorders.
Orthopedics
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Treatment of disease by manipulation/massage of musculoskeletal system.
Osteopathy
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Study of anatomy/diseases of the ear.
Otology
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One who specializes in the treatment of conditions affecting the nose.
Rhinologist
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Treatment of throat, ear, and nose diseases/disorders.
Otorhinolaryngology
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Tissue analysis to confirm diagnosis and perform autopsies.
Pathology
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Study/practice of drug chemistry, preparation, use, and effect.
Pharmacology
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Study/treatment of urinary tract diseases.
Urology
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Space between the diaphragm and hip bones.
*Houses the major digestive organs.*
Abdominal
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Pertaining to food or nutrition.
Alimentary
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Pertaining to arteries or the blood in them.
Arterial
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Pertaining to a joint.
Articular
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Occurring involuntarily.
Autonomic
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Trunk and skull (skeleton).
Axial
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Division of the intestine.
Bowel
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Pertaining to air tubes of the lungs.
Bronchial
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Smallest blood vessels.
Capillary
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Pertaining to the heart.
Cardiac
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Specialized form of involuntary muscle tissue found only in the heart.
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
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Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiovascular
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Space or hollow within the body.
Cavity
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Pertaining to the brain.
*Particularly the cerebrum.*
Cerebral
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Pertaining to the neck or cervix.
Cervical
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Small hairlike structures.
Cilia
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Pertaining to blood circulation.
Circulatory
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Urogenital chamber of birds into which the intestinal, urinary, and generative canals discharge.
Cloaca
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Tail area.
Coccygeal
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Secondary or accessory.
Collateral
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Part of the large intestine.
Colon
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Tissue specializing in connection and support of body parts.
Connective Tissue
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Pertaining to sexual intercourse.
Copulatory
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Regarding the heart.
Coronary
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Pertaining to the space enclosed by the skull.
*Houses the brain and pituitary gland.*
Cranial
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Relating to the skin.
Cutaneous
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Falling out at the end of a stage or season.
First set of teeth.
Deciduous
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Pertaining to teeth or dentistry.
Dental
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Muscular wall dividing thoracic and abdominal cavities.
Diaphragm
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Pertaining to the diaphragm.
Diaphragmatic
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Regarding the relaxation of the heart muscle allowing heart chambers to fill with blood.
Diastolic
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Regarding the conversion of food into chemical substances the body uses.
Digestive
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Pertaining to fingers or toes.
Digital
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Pertaining to the duodenum.
Duodenal
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The first or proximal portion of the small intestine.
Duodenum
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Secreting internally; relating to endocrine glands.
Endocrine
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Relating to the outer layer of skin.
Epidermal
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Tissue that protects, lines, or surrounds body organs.
Epithelial Tissue
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Tubular food passage between the neck and stomach.
Esophagus
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Relating to the discharge of waste.
Excretory
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External secretion of a gland.
Exocrine
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Terminal portions —> legs, feet, hooves, paws.
Extremities
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Connective tissue membrane.
Fascial
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Relating to feces (stool or excrement).
Fecal
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Relating to biological heredity.
Genetic
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Pertaining to the reproductive organs.
Genital
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Pertaining to the reproductive organs.
Genital
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Relating to hormones.
Hormonal
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Pertaining to the skin of the body.
Integumentary
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Pertaining to the large/small intestine.
Intestinal
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Muscle tissues that are automatically controlled by the nervous system tissue.
Involuntary Muscle
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Upper part of the trachea (windpipe).
Larynx
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Pertaining to the lower back.
Lumbar
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Pertaining to lymph or lymphatic vessels.
Lymphatic
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The mass of tissues and organs separating the two lungs.
Mediastinum
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Relating to metabolism.
Metabolic
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Secreting mucus or covered by mucus
Mucous (adj.)
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Slippery secretion of mucous membranes.
*Acts like a lubrication.*
Mucus (n.)
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Tissue with the power to contract and thus produce movement.
*Can be skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, or cardiac muscle.*
Muscle Tissue
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Pertaining to the muscles.
Muscular
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Tissue that carries nerve impulses.
Nerve Tissue
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Pertaining to the nerves.
Nervous
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Membrane lining the abdominal cavity and viscera.
Peritoneum
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Space between lungs and pleura.
Pleural Cavity
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Concerning the production of offspring.
Reproductive
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Pertaining to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and body cells.
Respiratory
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Pertaining to the bones of the body.
Skeletal
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Spaces within the vertebrae.
*Houses the spinal cord.*
Spinal Cavity
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Striped.
*As in the appearance of voluntary (skeletal) muscles*
Striated
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Space between the neck and diaphragm.
*Houses the lungs.*
Thoracic Cavity
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Pertaining to the system of urine excretion.
Urinary
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Pertaining to organs of excretion and reproduction.
Urogenital
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Relating to vessels for passage of bodily fluids.
Vascular
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Internal organ(s).
*Particularly of the abdominal cavity.*
Viscus *(pl. Viscera)*
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Muscle tissues controlled by conscious effort.
*Also called skeletal muscle.*
Voluntary Muscle Tissue
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Laying down.
Recumbent
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Laying on its side (left or right).
Lateral Recumbency
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Laying on its belly.
Sternal Recumbency
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Laying on its back.
Dorsal Recumbency
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Toward the head.
Cranial
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Toward the tail.
Caudal
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Back.
*Dorsum.*
Dorsal
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Belly.
*Ventrum.*
Ventral
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Bottom of animal’s front foot.
Palmar
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Bottom of animal’s back foot.
Plantar
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Toward the midline of the body.
Medial
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Away from the midline of the body.
Lateral
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Closeness of a part to its point of origin.
Proximal
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Distance of a part to its point of origin.
Distal
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External or close to the surface.
Superficial
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Internal or far below the surface.
Deep
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Divides the body into dorsal (top-facing the ceiling) and ventral (bottom-facing the ground) areas.
Dorsal Plane
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Divides the body in left and right parts.
Sagittal Plane
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Goes through the exact midline of the body dividing it into two near-mirror images.
Midsagittal Plane
*(Median Plane)*
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Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts.
*Can also be created on an extremity.*
Transverse Plane
*(Cross-Sectional Plane)*
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Abdominal
The portion of the trunk caudal to the diaphragm.
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Adipose
Fat
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Adrenal
Adrenal glads (near the kidneys).
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Alimentary
Food or nutrition (alimentary canal).
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Anal
The region of the anus.
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Anatomical Position
Standing on all four legs, neck straight, head up, and facing forward.
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Antebrachial
The forearms and the lower front leg.
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Anterior
Nearer the front of the body or the head.
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Aortic
The aorta (largest artery).
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Appendicular
Legs (appendages, extremities).
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Arterial
Arteries or the blood in them.
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Articulation
The joint or juncture of 2+ body parts.
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Axial
The head, neck, and body.
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Axillary
The armpit area (front leg).
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Brachial
The arm or upper front leg.
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Buccal
Inner surfaces of the cheeks.
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Carpal
The wrist
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Caudal
The tail.
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Celiac
The abdomen.
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Cephalic
The head.
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Cervical
The neck.
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Coccygeal
The tail area.
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Costal
Ribs.
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Cranial
The skull.
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Crural
The leg.
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Cubital
The elbow or forearm.
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Cutaneous
Skin.
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Deep
A region below the surfaces of the body.
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Digital
Toes.
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Distal
A direction away from the point of origin.
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Dorsal
The back.
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Epigastric
The region above the stomach.
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Extremities
Limbs.
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Femoral
The thigh.
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Forearm
The portion of the arm between the elbow and the carpus.
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Frontal
The forehead.
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Gluteal
The buttock.
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Groin
The region between the abdomen and the thigh.
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Hypochondrium
The region below the cartilage of the ribs.
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Hypogastric
Areas below the stomach.
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Iliac
The hip bone.
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Inguinal
The groin.
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Lateral
Away from midline *(the side)*.
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Lateral Recumbency
Laying on the side *(left or right)*.
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Lumbar
The lower back (and side).
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Mammary
Breasts.
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Medial
Toward midline *(the middle)*.
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Midsagittal
A line dividing the body at its exact median into 2 near-mirror images.
*Also called medial.*
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Occipital
The back of the skull.
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Ophthalmic
The eyes.
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Oral
The mouth.
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Orbital
The bony cavity that contains the eyeball.
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Palmar
The sole of the front foot.
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Patellar
The knee.
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Pectoral
The chest.
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Pedal
The foot.
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Pelvic
The caudal portion of the body.
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Perineal
The region between the anus and the genitals.
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Planes
Sections of body space.
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Plantar
The sole of the hind foot.
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Popliteal
The region behind the knee.
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Posterior
The back.
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Proximal
An area near the point of origin.
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Quadrants
1 of 4 sections in the abdominopelvic area.
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Recumbent
Laying down.
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Rostral
Toward the nose.
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Sacral
The portion of the spine located near the pelvis.
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Sagittal Plane
A plane that divides the body vertically into right and left parts.
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Sternal Recumbency
Laying on the belly.
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Superficial
A region close to the surface of the body.
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Tarsal
The ankle or hock.
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Temporal
The side of the skull.
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Thoracic
The chest.
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Transverse Plane
A plane that divides the body horizontally into superior and inferior parts.
*Cross-sectional Plane.*
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Umbilical
The naval.
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Ventral
A direction toward the belly.
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Zygomatic
The cheek.
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Hollow instrument used to withdraw fluid.
*Especially from body cavities, cysts, or joints.*
Aspirator
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Device used to sterilize instruments with pressurized, superheated steam.
Autoclave
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Tube inserted into narrow opening for removal or introduction of fluids.
Catheter
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Surgical instrument used to compress blood vessel or close off end of intestine.
Clamp
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Spoon-shaped instrument used to scrape tissue from body cavities.
Curette
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Tube or wick used to draw fluid from body cavity to surface
Drain
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Tube used to drain fluid from inside body.
Drain Tube
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Slender, tubular instrument used for viewing and examining internal body parts.
Endoscope
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Instrument used to file or rasp a horse’s premolar/molar teeth.
Float
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Fluorescent screen on which x-rays may be viewed.
Fluoroscope
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Any of the various instruments used to grasp and pull objects.
Forceps
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Device used to stop or prevent hemorrhaging.
Hemostat
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Needle and syringe used for injection under the skin.
Hypodermic
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Anesthesia administered by inhaling.
Inhalant Anesthesia
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Wide, two-edged, pointed surgical knife.
Lancet
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Nylon, wire, or catgut tied around a structure to prevent bleeding.
Ligature
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Anesthesia used to numb a specific area without causing a loss of consciousness.
Local Anesthesia
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Instrument that directs fine beams of light into eye to examine its interior.
Ophthalmoscope
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Thin, flexible, metal rod with blunt end.
Used to explore cavities and wounds.
Probe
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Thin, flexible, metal rod with blunt end.
Used to explore cavities and wounds.
Probe
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Anesthesia used to numb a limb or an entire section of the body.
Regional Anesthesia
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Instrument that draws aside edges of skin or tissue to expose operational site.
Retractor
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Small, pointed surgical knife with convex blade edge.
Used to cut tissue.
Scalpel
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Flexible fiber-optic instrument for inspection of body interior.
Scope
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Instrument that holds open a cavity, *especially vagina or ear*, for inspection.
Speculum
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Diaphragm connected to earpieces.
Used to listen to sounds within the body.
Stethoscope
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Sterile thread used to close a wound or surgical opening.
Stitches
Suture
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Soft, sterile material that absorbs blood and body fluids during surgery.
Surgical Sponge
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Piston in tube attached to hollow needle.
Syringe
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Anesthesia applied to the skin to “numb” surface area.
Topical Anesthesia
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Premature expulsion of a fetus.
*Either by nature or intent.*
Abortion
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Placenta and fetal membranes expelled from uterus in parturition.
Afterbirth
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Genetic trait causing lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eye.
Albino
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To neuter a male animal or spay a female animal.
Alter
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Introduction of semen into the uterus by other than natural means.
Artificial Insemination
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Male goat.
Billy Goat
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Female dog.
Bitch
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Male pig.
Boar
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Group of related animals similar enough to produce similar offspring.
Breed *(n.)*
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To supervise the sexual propagation of animals.
Breed *(v.)*
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Offspring from one hatching of a bird’s eggs.
Brood
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Hen sitting on eggs.
Broody
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Male deer, goat, rabbit, or kangaroo.
Buck
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Male of various large mammals *(especially cattle)*.
Bull
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Castrated bull or steer.
Bullock
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Bovine younger than one year.
Calf
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Neutered rooster.
Capon
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Removal of the testicles.
Neutered a male animal.
Castration
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Removal of unborn young by surgical incision into the uterus.
Cesarean Section
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Young bird *(especially a chicken)*.
Chick
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Bodies within the cell nucleus that store genetic information.
Chromosome
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Group of eggs laid at one time by a bird.
Clutch
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Male swan.
Cob
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Male chicken older than one year.
Cock
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Male chicken younger than one year.
Cockerel
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Protein- and antibody-rich milk secreted by the mother after giving birth.
Colostrum
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Male horse before maturity.
Colt
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Condition existing at birth but not hereditary.
Congenital
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Female of various large animals *(especially cattle)*.
Cow
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Young swan.
Cygnet
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Female parent.
Dam
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Adult female goat or deer.
Doe
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Male duck.
Drake
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Young duck.
Duckling
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Undeveloped fetus.
*The young in an early stage of development.*
Embryo
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Time of reproductive cycle when the female is receptive to mating.
Estrus
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Female sheep of breeding age.
Ewe
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Union of the sperm and egg.
Fertilization
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Unborn developing animal.
Fetus
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Female horse *under four years old*.
Filly
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Young bird just learning to fly.
Fledgling
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Young or newborn horse.
Foal
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Male goose.
Gander
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Neutered male horse.
Gelding
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Part of the chromosomes carrying hereditary information.
Gene
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Part of the reproductive anatomy.
*General term.*
Genitalia
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Time between conception and birth of an offspring.
Gestation Period
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Young female pig.
Gilt
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Male turkey.
Gobbler
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Young goose.
Gosling
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Pregnant.
Containing developing young.
Gravid
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Estrus condition.
*Informal term.*
Heat
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Young *(female)* cow.
Heifer
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Transmissible from parent to offspring.
*Genetically determined.*
Hereditary
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Protrusion of tissue through inguinal canals of males.
Inguinal Hernia
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Male donkey.
*Jackass.*
Jack
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Female donkey.
Jenny
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Young goat.
Kid
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Young cat.
Kitten
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Young sheep.
Lamb
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Several offspring from one birth *(especially in mammals)*.
Litter
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Glads of female mammals that secrete milk after parturition.
Mammary Glands
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Female horse *four years or older*.
Mare
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Expulsion of underdeveloped fetus.
Miscarriage
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Having one estrus period per year.
Monestrous
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Mixed-breed dog.
*Mutt.*
Mongrel
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Female goat.
Nanny Goat
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Newborn animal.
Neonate
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Structure made or place chosen for breeding or laying eggs.
Nest
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Removal of the reproductive organs.
Neuter
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Brilliant mating-season plumage exhibited by some birds *(usually males)*.
Nuptial Plumage
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Animals whose eggs develop outside the mother’s body.
Oviparous
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Animals whose eggs develop within the mother’s oviduct.
Ovoviviparous
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Process of giving birth.
Parturition
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Female swan.
Pen
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Young pig.
Piglet
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Organ within the gravid uterus, expelled after birthing.
Placenta
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Having more than one estrous period per year.
Polyestrous
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Fold of skin for carrying young on abdomen of female marsupial.
Pouch
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Condition in which offspring develop in the female uterus.
Pregnancy
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Protective sheath covering the penis.
Prepuce
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Female chicken younger than one year.
Pullet
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Young dog or seal.
Pup
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Mature female cat used for breeding.
Queen
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Sexually mature male sheep *(about six months of age or older)*.
Ram
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Male chicken.
Rooster
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Pig under one year old.
Shoat
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Male parent of any quadruped *(especially a horse)*.
Sire
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Female pig.
Sow
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To remove the ovaries and uterus.
*To neuter a female animal.*
Spay
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Fledgling pigeon.
Squab
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Male deer.
Stag
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Male horse.
Stallion
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Neutered bull.
Steer
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Male horse used for breeding.
Stud
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Male cat or turkey.
Tom
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Vessel connecting the fetus to the placenta.
Umbilical Cord
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Female passage for copulation and birthing.
Vagina
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Giving birth to live young developed in the uterus.
Viviparous
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Female fox.
Vixen
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Neutered ram or billy goat.
Wether
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Giving birth to *(said especially of dogs)*.
Whelp *(v.)*
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Irritation of skin or mucous membrane.
Abrasion
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Red blood cell deficiency.
Anemia
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An Anesthetic agent, causing a loss of feeling.
*Relating to anesthesia.*
Anesthetic
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An _______ agent, causing a loss of feeling.
*Relating to anesthesia.*
Anesthetic
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Substance that destroys or inhibits disease-causing bacteria.
Antibiotic
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Substance formed by the body to counteract antigens.
Antibody
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Substance that hinders blood clotting.
Anticoagulant
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Substance that stimulates the body’s immune system.
Antigen
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Preventing the growth of microorganisms. *Clean.*
Antiseptic
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Substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom.
Antivenin
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Periodic cessation of breathing.
Apnea
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Joint inflammation.
Arthritis
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Procedure for preventing contamination during sterile procedures.
Aseptic Technique
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Detachment or tearing away of a body part.
Avulsion
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Microscopic, single-celled organisms that thrive in diverse environments.
Bacteria
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Removal and examination of tissues for diagnosis.
Biopsy
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An infection caused by brucella bacteria.
Brucellosis
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Viral disease in dogs.
Canine Distemper
Canine Parvovirus
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Chronic disorder of the heart.
*Disease that affects the heart muscle.*
Cardiomyopathy
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Introduction of a catheter into a body part.
Catheterization
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Agent that produces blood clotting.
Coagulant
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Acute abdominal pain… *Common in horses.*
Colic
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Folded cloth or pad applied so as to press on a body part.
Compress
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Infrequent, difficult passage of dry feces.
Constipation
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Uncontrolled, violet muscle contraction.
Convulsion
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Inflammation of the bladder.
Cystitis
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Diabetic condition cause by pituitary disorder.
Diabetes Insipidus
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Diabetic condition caused by an inadequate supply of insulin.
Diabetes Mellitus
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Agent that destroys infection.
Disinfectant
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Anesthetic that chemically dissociates (separates out) perceptions of pain.
Dissociative Agent
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Cosmetic surgical removal of a portion of a dog’s tail.
Docking
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Difficulty breathing.
Dyspnea
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Vomiting.
Emesis
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Originating from within the organism.
Endogenous
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Endotracheal
Placement of a tube through the trachea.
*As in intubation.*
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Injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine.
Enema
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Part of bone where growth occurs.
*Often a breakage site in young animals.*
Epiphysis
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Humane painless killing of an injured/ill animal.
Euthanasia
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Originating from outside the organism.
Exogenous
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Occurring on the outside.
External
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Break in bone.
Fracture
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Infectious inflammation of the peritoneum of cats.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis *(FIP)*
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Viral disease affecting white blood cells in cats.
*Feline parvovirus.*
Feline Panleukopenia
392
Condition in cats caused by mineral deposits in the urinary tract.
*Occurs when renal stones exit the renal pelvis and move into the remainder of the urinary collecting system (ureters, bladder, urethra).*
Feline Urolithiasis
*(pronounced yr•ow•luh•thai•us•suhs)*
393
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Gastroenteritis
394
Bad breath.
Halitosis
395
Laboratory procedure to determine the percentage of red blood cells in blood.
Hematocrit
396
Condition of delayed blood clotting.
Hemophilia
397
Inflammation of the liver.
Hepatitis
398
Viral disease that causes upper respiratory symptoms in animals.
*Including difficulty breathing, thick nasal discharge, coughing and sneezing.*
Herpes Virus
399
Excessive function of the thyroid gland.
Hyperthyroidism
400
Exaggerated growth.
Hypertrophy
401
Deficient activity/function of the thyroid gland.
Hypothyroidism
402
Ability to resist disease.
Immunity
403
Cut made into the body.
Incision
404
Medication administered via the respiratory tract.
Inhalant
405
Occurring on the inside.
Internal
406
Wound of body tissue.
Laceration
407
Infectious bacterial canine disease.
*Often spread through urine of an infected animal.*
Leptospirosis
408
Sluggish.
Lethargic
409
Disease of the white blood cells.
Leukemia
410
Dislocation.
Luxation
411
Malignant lymph tumor.
Lymphosarcoma
412
*Causes mucous membrane inflammation.*
Results from infection with any one of several closely related gammaherpesviruses that cause a severe disease process that affects the lymphoid tissues, the mucosal lining of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, and the central nervous system of susceptible ungulate species.
*Common in cattle and sheep and other ruminants.*
Malignant Catarrhal Fever *(MCF)*
413
Inflammation of the breast.
Mastitis
414
Counteract the effect of.
Neutralize
415
Examine by touch.
Palpate
416
Viral infection of the respiratory tract.
Parainfluenza
417
Organism living on or in another organism.
Parasite
418
The structural and functional signs of disease or study of its essential nature.
Pathology
419
Infection of the lungs found in cattle.
Characterized by a severe fibrinous bronchopneumonia.
*Also known as Shipping/Transit Fever (vague clinical term).*
Pneumonic Pasteurellosis
420
Air in the pleural cavity.
Pneumothorax
421
Excessive thirst.
Polydipsia *(PD)*
422
Excessive appetite.
Polyphagia
423
Excessive urination.
Polyuria *(PU)*
424
Slipping of a body part from its usual position.
Prolapse
425
A wound made with a pointed object or instrument.
Puncture *(n.)*
426
To pierce with a pointed object or instrument.
Puncture *(v.)*
427
Inflammation of the kidney and pelvis caused by bacterial infection.
Pyelonephritis
428
Acute infectious viral disease of the Central Nervous System.
Rabies
429
X-ray image.
Radiograph
430
The use of radiant energy (x-ray) in diagnosis and treatment.
Radiology
431
Manipulating broken bones to correct position.
Reduction
432
Tearing or breaking apart of a tissue.
Rupture
433
Tranquilizing drug.
Sedative
434
Tests using blood serum.
Serology
435
Material spread on a slide for microscopic examination.
Smear
436
Small amount of a body fluid used in laboratory tests.
Specimen
437
Free from microorganisms.
Sterile
438
Drug that produces increased body functions.
Stimulant
439
Near the surface.
Superficial
440
Operative or manual procedure to correct a health condition.
Surgery
441
Indication of the presence of disease.
*Also referred to as signs.*
Symptom
442
Infectious disease usually introduced through a wound.
*A serious disease of the nervous system caused by a toxin-producing bacterium.*
*Marked by rigidity and spasms —> Muscle contractions, especially of the jaw and neck (lockjaw).*
Tetanus
443
Poisonous.
Toxic
444
A contagious disease of all species caused by Toxoplasma gondii.
Toxoplasmosis
445
Immunization agent.
Vaccine
446
Disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans.
Zoonosis
