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VAT130
Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acariasis | Infestation with mites. |
| Arthropod | Ectoparasite belonging to the phylum Arthropoda (insects). |
| Azotemia | An increase in waste products in the blood, specifically blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine; increased retention of urea in the blood. |
| Bacilli | Rod-shaped bacteria. |
| Centesis | The act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle to draw out fluid. |
| Cestode | Organism in the order Cestoda; tapeworm. |
| Cocci | A bacteria with a round shape. |
| Control Serum | Is used for quality control of assays performed in a sample of body fluids, control serum is usually aseptically filtered and frozen or lyophilized. |
| Definitive Host | The host that harbors the adult, mature, or sexual stages of a parasite. |
| Dermatophyte | A group of cutaneous mycotic organisms commonly known as ringworm fungi. |
| Differential WBC Count | Determines the percentage of each type of white blood cell present in your blood. |
| Ectoparasite | A parasite that resides on the surface of its host. |
| Electrolyte | Any substance that dissociates into ions when in solution. |
| ELISA | Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, an immunologic test. |
| Endoparasite | A parasite that resides within the host's tissues. |
| Granulocyte | Any cell with distinct cytoplasmic granules. |
| Hemolysis | The rupture of a RBC; the destruction of erythrocytes. |
| Icterus | Abnormally yellowish discoloration of skin, mucous membranes, or plasma as a result of increased concentration of bile pigments. |
| Intermediate Host | The host that harbors the larval, immature or asexual stages of a parasite. |
| Lipemia | The presence of fatty material in plasma or serum. |
| Microfilaria | Larval offspring of the group of filarial worms in the phylum Nematoda. |
| Mycology | The study of fungi. |
| Myiasis | Infestation with larvae (maggots) of dipterans. |
| Oocyst | The resistant spore phase of some parasitic protozoans. |
| Packed Cell Volume | Ratio of RBC to total plasma volume. |
| Pediculosis | Infestation with lice. |
| Polychromasia | Abnormally high number of immature red blood cells found in the bloodstream as a result of being prematurely released from the bone marrow during blood formation. |
| Precision | Is the magnitude of random errors and the reproducibility of measurements. |
| Preprandial Samples | Samples from an animal that has not eaten for some time (Fasting). |
| Refractometer | Instrument used to measure the refractive index of a solution. |
| Specific Gravity | Density of a quantity of liquid of liquid compared with that of an equal amount of distilled water. |
| Thrombocyte | Platelet; cytoplasmic fragment of bone marrow megakaryocyte. |
| Trematode | Organism in the phylum Trematoda; commonly referred to as a fluke. |
| Urolithiasis | The presence of calculi (stones) in the urinary tract. |
| Warble | Common name for the larvae of some species of flies; often in swollen, cyst-like subcutaneous sites. |
| Accuracy | Reflects how closely results agree with the true quantitative value of the constituent. |
| Reliability | Is the ability of a method to be accurate and precise. |
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