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Reproductive/Genetic
Reproductive and Genetic Terminology
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abortion | premature expulsion of a fetus, wither by nature or by intent |
| albino | genetic trait causing lack of pigment in the skin or hair |
| artificial insemination | introduction of semen into the uterus by other than natural means |
| bitch | a female dog |
| caesarean section | removal of unborn young from the mother by surgical incision into the uterus |
| castration | removal of the testicles; neutering a male animal |
| chromosome | bodies found within the cell nucleus which store genetic information |
| colostrum | first milk secreted by the mother after giving birth, containing high protein and necessary antibodies for the newborn |
| congenital | condition existing at birth, but no hereditary |
| embryo | undeveloped fetus; the young in an early stage of development |
| estrus | heat cycle, including the phases proestrus, estrus, diestrus, and anestrus |
| fertilization | union of the sperm and the egg |
| fetus | unborn developing animal |
| gene | part of chromosomes carrying hereditary information |
| genitalia | parts if the reproductive anatomy |
| gestation period | time between conception and birth of an offspring |
| gravid | descriptive of a uterus during pregnancy |
| hereditary | information passed from generation to generation |
| inguinal hernia | protrusion of tissue through inguinal canals of males |
| mammary glands | glands of female mammals that secrete milk after giving birth |
| monestrous | having one heat period per year |
| neuter | removal of the reproductive organs |
| oviparous | animals whose eggs develop outside the mothers body |
| ovoviviparous | animals whose eggs develop within the mother's oviduct |
| placenta | organ within the gravid uterus and expelled after birthing |
| polyestrous | having more than one heat period per year |
| pregnancy | condition in which offspring develop in the female uterus |
| prepuce | protective sheath covering the penis |
| spay | removal of the ovaries and uterus; neutering a female animal |
| umbilical cord | vessel connecting the fetus to the placenta |
| vagina | female passage for copulation and birthing |
| viviparous | giving birth to live young developed in the uterus |
| whelp | giving birth to, said especially of dogs |
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