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Medical Terminology
VT - General
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abrasion | irritation of skin or mucous membrane |
| anesthetic | relating to anesthesia; an anesthetic agent, causing a loss of feeling |
| antibiotic | substance that destroys disease-causing bacteria |
| antibody | substance formed by the body to counteract antigens |
| anticoagulant | substance that hinders blood clotting |
| antigen | substance that stimulates the body's immune system |
| antiseptic | clean; preventing the growth of microorganisms |
| antivenin | substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom |
| apnea | periodic cessation (stopping) 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 |
| biopsy | removal and examination of tissues for diagnosis |
| brucellosis | an infection caused by brucella bacteria that can cause disease in animals and man |
| canine parvovirus | virus that causes a deadly disease in dogs |
| catheterization | introduction of a catheter (tube) into a body part |
| coagulant | agent that produces blood clotting |
| coma | state of deep unconsciousness |
| compress | folded cloth or pad applied so as to press on a body part |
| constipation | infrequent, difficult passage of dry feces |
| convulsion | uncontrolled, violent muscle contraction |
| cortisone | anti-inflammatory hormone used in arthritis treatment |
| cropping | controversial cosmetic surgical procedure that removes large portions of a dog's ear |
| cystitis | inflammation of the bladder |
| disinfectant | agent that destroys infection |
| dissociative agent | anesthetic that chemically dissociates (separates out) perceptions of pain |
| docking | controversial cosmetic surgical procedure to remove portions of a dog's tail |
| dyspnea | difficult breathing |
| emesis | regurgitation (vomiting) |
| endotracheal intubatio | placement of a tube through the trachea |
| enema | injection of liquid through anus to empty the intestine |
| endogenous | originating from within the organism |
| epiphysis | part of bone where growth occurs; often site of breakage in young animals |
| euthanasia | merciful, painless killing of an injured or ill animal |
| exogenous | originating from outside the organism |
| external | occurring on the outside |
| fracture | break in bone; rupture |
| halitosis | bad breath |
| Heimlich maneuver | procedure to remove obstruction from the windpipe of a choking victim |
| hematocrit | a laboratory procedure to determine the level of red blood cells in the blood |
| hepatitis | inflammation of the liver |
| hypnotic | trancelike state produced without drugs; drug that causes hypnotic state |
| immunity | ability to resist disease |
| incision | cut made in body |
| inhalant | medication breathed in |
| internal | occurring on the inside |
| laceration | torn and ragged |
| leptospirosis | infectious disease that dogs are routinely vaccinated against |
| lethargic | sluggish |
| luxation | dislocation |
| mastitis | inflammation of the breast |
| neutralize | counteract the effect of |
| palpate | examine by touch |
| parainfluenza | viral infection of the respiratory tract that dogs are routinely vaccinated against |
| parasite | organism living on or in another organism |
| pathology | abnormality (disease) of the body's anatomy and physiology |
| pneumonic pasteurellosis | infection of lumps found in cattle |
| polydipsia | excessive thirst |
| polyphagia | excessive appetite |
| polyuria | excessive urination |
| prolapse | slipping of a body part from its usual position |
| puncture | wound made with a pointy object |
| pyelonephritis | inflammation of the kidney and pelvis due to a bacteria infection |
| rabies | acute infectious viral disease of the central nervous system |
| radiograph | X-ray photograph |
| reduction | returning of broken bones to correct position |
| sedative | tranquilizing (calming) drug |
| serology | tests using blood serum |
| smear | material spread on a microscopic slide for examination |
| specimen | small amount of a body fluid used in laboratory tests |
| sterile | free from microorganisms |
| stimulant | drug that produces increased body functions |
| superficial | near the surface |
| surgery | operative or manual procedure to correct a health condition |
| symptom | indication of the presence of disease |
| toxic | poisonous |
| toxoplasmosis | disease that can infect cats and humans; it is usually without symptoms in adults but can cause birth defects in fetuses |
| vaccine | artificial immunization agent |
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