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vet. terminology
general medical words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abrasion | irritation of skin or mucous membrane |
| anemia | red blood cell deficiency |
| 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 of breathing |
| arthritis | inflammation |
| artificial respiration | rhythmic forcing of air into lungs |
| aseptic technique | procedure for preventing infection |
| atrophic rhinitis | wasting away of mucous membranes or glands |
| avulsion | detachment or tearing away of a body part |
| bacteria | microscopic, single-celled organisms that thrive in diverse environments |
| biopsy | removal and examination of tissues 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 a body part |
| coagulant | agent that produces blood clotting |
| colic | acute abdominal pain; common in horses |
| 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 |
| cropping | cosmetic surgical removal of large portion of a dog’s ear |
| cystitis | inflammation of the bladder |
| diabetes insipidus | diabetic condition caused by pituitary disorder |
| 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) |
| endogenous | originating from within the organism |
| endotracheal | placement of a tube through the trachea intubation |
| enema | injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine |
| enzootic pneumonia | infection of the lungs found in specific kinds of animals |
| epiphysis | part of bone where growth occurs; often a 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 infectious | infectious inflammation of the peritoneum of cats peritonitis |
| feline panleukopenia | viral leukemia of cats, usually fatal |
| 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 nucleus |
| hydrothorax | excess fluid in the lining of the lungs |
| hyperthyroidism | excessive function of the thyroid gland |
| hypertrophy | exaggerated growth |
| hypnotic | trancelike state produced without drugs; 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 dog vaccination |
| lethargic | sluggish |
| leukemia | disease of the white blood cells |
| luxation | dislocation |
| lymphosarcoma | malignant lymph tumor tending to spread freely; common in cattle |
| malignant catarrhal fever | mucous membrane inflammation; common in cattle |
| mastitis | inflammation |
| 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 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 |
| pneumothorax | 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 (n.) | a wound made with a pointed object or instrument |
| puncture (v.) | to pierce with a pointed object or instrument |
| pyelonephritis | inflammation of the kidney and pelvis caused by 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 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 |
| tetanus | acute infectious disease usually introduced through a wound |
| toxic | poisonous |
| toxoplasmosis | a contagious disease of all species caused by Toxoplasma gondii |
| vaccine | artificial immunization agent |
| zoonosis | disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans |
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