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Created by gabrielle.bentle
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| Question | Answer |
| Abrasion | Irritation of the skin or mucous membrane. |
| ANemia | Red blood cell deficiency. |
| Anesthetic | Relating to anesthesia; an anesthetic agent, to cause a loss of feeling. |
| Antibiotic | Substance that destroys disease causing bacteria. |
| Antibody | Substance formed by body to counteract antigens. |
| Anticoagulant | Substance that hinders blood clotting. |
| Antigen | Substance that stimulates the body's immune system. |
| Antiseptic | Clean; preventing growth of microorganisms. |
| Antivenin | Substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom. |
| Apnea | Periodic cessation of breathing. |
| Arthritis | Joint inflammation. |
| Artificial Respiration | Rhythmic forcing of air into lungs that have stopped breathing. |
| Aseptic Technique | Procedure for preventing infection. |
| Atrophic Rhinitis | The wasting away of mucous membranes or glands. |
| Avulsion | Detachment or tearing away of a body part. |
| Bacteria | Microscopic plants, often parasitic and disease-causing. |
| Biopsy | Removal and examination of tissue for diagnosis. |
| Brucellosis | An infection caused by brucella bacteria. |
| Canine Distemper | Viral disease of dogs, marked by fever and respiratory problems. |
| Canine Parvovirus | Virus that causes a deadly disease in dogs. |
| Cardiomyopathy | Chronic disorder of the heart; common in dogs. |
| Catheterization | Introduction of a catheter into of a body part. |
| Colic | Acute abdominal pain; common in horses. |
| Coagulant | Agent that produces blood clotting. |
| Coma | State of deep unconsciousness. |
| Compress | Folded cloth or pad applied to press on a body part. |
| Constipation | Infrequent, difficult passage of dry feces. |
| Convulsion | Uncontrolled, violent muscle contraction. |
| Cortisone | Anti-inflammatory hormone. |
| Cropping | Cosmetic surgical removal of large portion of dog's ears. |
| Cystitis | Inflammation of the bladder. |
| Diabetes Insipidus | Diabetic condition caused by pituitary glands. |
| Diabetes Mellitus | Diabetic condition caused by an inadequate supply of insulin. |
| Disinfectant | Agent that destroys infection. |
| Dissociative Agent | Anesthetic that chemically dissociates (separates out) perceptions of pain. |
| Docking | Cosmetic surgical removal of a portion of a dog's tail. |
| Dyspnea | Difficulty breathing. |
| Emesis | Regurgitation (vomiting) |
| Endotracheal Intubation | Placement of a tube through the trachea. |
| Enema | Injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine. |
| Endogenous | Originating from within the organism. |
| Enzootic Pneumonia | Infection of the lungs found in specific kinds of animals. |
| Epiphysis | Part of the bone where growth occurs; often breakage site in young animals. |
| Euthanasia | Merciful, painless killing of an injured or ill animal. |
| Exogenous | Originating from outside the organism. |
| External | Occurring on the outside. |
| Feline Panleukopenia | Viral leukemia of cats, usually fatal. |
| Feline Infectious | Infectious inflammation of the peritoneum of cats peritonitis. |
| Feline Urolithiasis | Condition in cats; caused by mineral deposits in the urinary tract. |
| Fracture | Break in bone; rupture. |
| Gastroenteritis | Inflammation of the membrane lining the stomach and intestines. |
| Halitosis | Bad breath. |
| Heimlich Maneuver | Procedure to remove obstruction from the windpipe of a choking victim. |
| Hematocrit | Laboratory procedure to determine the percentage of red blood cells in the blood. |
| Hemophilia | Condition of delayed blood clotting. |
| Hepatitis | Inflammation of the liver. |
| Herpes Virus | Inflammatory virus that reproduces in the cell's nucleus. |
| Hydrothorax | Excess fluid in the lining of the lungs. |
| Hyperthyroidism | Excessive function of the thyroid gland. |
| Hypertrophy | Exaggerated growth. |
| Hypnotic | Trance-like state produced without drugs, or a drug that causes a hypnotic state. |
| Hypothyroidism | Deficient activity of the thyroid gland. |
| Immunity | Ability to resist disease. |
| Incision | Cut made into the body. |
| Inhalant | Medication breathed in. |
| Internal | Occurring on the inside. |
| Laceration | Wound produced by tearing, as opposed to cutting, of body tissue. |
| Leptospirosis | Infectious canine disease; part of routine vaccination. |
| Lethargic | Sluggish |
| Leukemia | Disease of the white blood cells. |
| Luxation | Dislocation |
| Lymphosarcoma | Malignant lymph tumor to spread freely; common in cattle. |
| Malignant Catarrhal Fever | Mucous membrane inflammation; common in cattle. |
| Mastitis | Inflammation of the breast. |
| Neutralize | Counteract the effect of. |
| Palpate | Examine by touch. |
| Parainfluenza | Viral infection of the respiratory tract; part of routine dog vaccination. |
| Parasite | Organism living on or in another living organism. |
| Pathology | The structural and functional signs of disease; or study of its essential nature. |
| Phenylbutazone Toxicity | Reaction to the anti-inflammatory analgesic phenylbutazone. |
| Pneumonic Pasteurellosis | Infection of the lungs; found in cattle. |
| Pneumothroax | Air in the pleural cavity. |
| Polydipsia | Excessive thirst. |
| Polyphagia | Excessive appetite. |
| Polyuria | Excessive urination. |
| Prolapse | Slipping of a body part from its usual position. |
| Puncture (verb) | The act of piercing with a pointed object or instrument. |
| Puncture (Noun) | A wound made with a pointed object or instrument. |
| Pyelonephritis | Inflammation of the kidney and pelvis caused by a bacterial infection. |
| Rabies | Acute infectious viral disease of the central nervous system. |
| Radiograph | X-ray; photograph |
| Radiology | The use of radiant energy (X-rays) in diagnosis and treatment. |
| Reduction | Returning of broken bones to correct position. |
| Rupture | Tearing or breaking apart of a tissue. |
| Sedative | Tranquilizing drug. |
| Serology | Tests using blood serum. |
| Smear | Material spread on a slide for microscopic examination. |
| Specimen | Small amount of body fluid used in laboratory tests. |
| Sterile | Free from microorganisms. |
| Stimulant | Drug that produces increased body functions. |
| Superficial | Close to the surface. |
| Surgery | Operative or manual procedure to correct a health condition. |
| Symptom | Indication of the presence of disease. |
| Tetanus | Acute infectious disease usually introduced through a wound. |
| Toxic | Poisonous |
| Toxoplasmosis | A contagious disease of all species caused by Toxoplasma gondi. |
| Vaccine | Artificial immunization agent. |
| Zoonosis | Disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans. |
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