Veterinary Terminology Flashcards
(106 cards)
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acute
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having a sudden and severe onset
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allergen
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substance that causes allergic reaction
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anorexia
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loss of appetite
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anterior cruciate ligament
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major ligament at the knee of the rear leg
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anthelmintic
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medicine that kills certain intestinal worms
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antibody titer
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measurement of the number of antibodies in the blood
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atopy
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allergy to something that is inhaled
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beta-carotene
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plant pigment that can be converted to vitamin A by many animals, but not cats
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biopsy
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removal of a small portion of tissue for diagnosis and testing
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bloating
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condition in which the stomach twists an traps gas and contents
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calcified
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hardening of tissue by calcium
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calorie
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energy from digested food
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cardiomyopathy
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disease of the heart muscle
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carnivore
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animals whose natural diet is meat
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carrier
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animal who carries infectious diseases, but has no symptoms
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cataract
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cloudiness of the lens of the eye
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chronic
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happening for a long time
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clotting factors
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proteins in the blood which help it to clot
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CNS
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central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord
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coagulation
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process of clotting
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cognitive dysfunction
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common medical condition in older dogs that results from abnormal brain function, causing certain behavior changes
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coma
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state of unconsciousness
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congenital
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characteristic present at birth
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cyst
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abnormal sac containing fluid
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DEA
Drug Enforcement Administration
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dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
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diabetes
failure of pancreas to produce insulin
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digestibility
measure of food content that stays in the body after being eaten
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distemper
viral disease in canines that is fatal
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dysplasia
abnormal tissue development
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ear canal
tube that connects the external ear to the eardrum
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ear drum
membrane that divides the outer ear from the inner ear, vibrates to amplify sounds
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ear mites
small parasites that live in the animal's ear canal
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echocardiogram
image produced by an ultrasound of the heart
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ectoparasite
parasite that lives on the outside surface of an animal
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ectopic
non-cancerous tissue growing in an unusual location
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electrocardiogram
analysis of electrical activity of the heart
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electrolyte
substance that transmits electricity when dissolved in water
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emesis
vomiting
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endoscope
long instruments that is inserted into the body to view various structures
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entropion
condition in which the eyelid rolls in from the eyeball
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ectropion
condition in which the eyelid rolls out from the eyeball
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enzyme
substance that cause changes in other proteins
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esophageal reflux
stomach contents move backward into esophagus
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estrogen
female hormone produced by the ovaries
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exotic
animal not native to where it is living
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flatulence
increased stomach or intestinal gas (pooting)
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foreign body
abnormal substance within the body
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fragmented coronoid process
small piece broken off of the ulna
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gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
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gastroenteritis
upset of the gastrointestinal system from ingestion of toxic or non-food items
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GDV
gastric dilation volvulus: twisting of the stomach on itself, life threatining condition
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glaucoma
increased pressure in the eye, very painful, leads to blindness
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heartworm
parasitic worm that lives and reproduces in the chambers of the heart
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hemorrhage
to bleed excessively
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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hernia
protrusion of an organ through an abnormal opening
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high titer vaccine
vaccine that contains higher amounts of the live virus than the average vaccine
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hip dysplasia
ball of the hip joint is not properly seated in the pelvic socket
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immune system
body's defense system which destroys infectious agents
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immunodeficiency
reduced function of the immune system
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immunostimulant
something that stimulates that immune system to work more effectively
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immunosuppressive
something that reduces the function of the immune system
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infestation
invasion of parasites
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inflammation
condition in which tissue reacts to injury and undergoes changes
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insulin
pancreatic hormone which lowers blood sugar
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intramuscular
inside the muscles
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intranasal
inside the nose
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IV
intravenous: inside a vein
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iris
colored portion of the eye
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isoflavone
estrogen-like substance produced by pasture plants
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jaundice
yellowish discoloration in the gums and skin
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large intestine
also called colon, lower part of the intestinal tract, where feces are made
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Legg-Perthes Disease
blood supply to the hip joint is disrupted
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liver shunt
abnormal condition in which blood bypasses the liver
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lymph nodes
part of the immune system, filter blood
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malignant
cancerous
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malnutrition
bad health due to dietary imbalance
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mammary
pertaining to the breast
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mange
condition of the skin and ear caused by mites
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mast cell tumor
nodular growth on the skin
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meal
ground-up preparation
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neuter
sterilization by surgical removal of the testes of a male animal
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nocturnal
active during the night; inactive during the day
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nutrients
compounds in food that are essential for life
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obsessive compulsive
animal repeatedly performs action due to stress, frustration, and conflict
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over the counter
can be purchased without a prescription
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pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
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parvovirus
contagious disease infecting the lining of the intestines in dogs
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patellar luxation
dislocation of the kneecap of the hind legs
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plaque
buildup of bacteria on the teeth
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pneumonia
inflammation within the lung tissue
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post-operative
after surgery
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pulmonary edema
fluid accumulation in the lungs
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pulmonary embolus
blood clot that obstructs the blood vessels to the lungs
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rabies
fatal virus that affects the brain
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sarcoma
cancer of the connective tissue
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seizure
abnormal muscle spasms as a result of abnormal nerve signals in the brain
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separation anxiety
pet becomes anxious when separated from their owner
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septic
condition caused by an infection
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spay
sterilization by removal of the uterus and ovaries in a female animal
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titer
measurement of the amount of antibodies in the blood
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ulcer
lesion in which the tissue surface is eroded away
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ultrasound
technique used to picture the internal body by using ultrasound waves and their echoes
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virus
infectious unit that enters animals to replicate
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whelping
in dogs, giving birth
