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General Terminology
General Veterinary Terminology
| 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 or inhibits 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 | Joint inflammation |
| Aseptic technique | procedure for preventing contamination during sterile procedures |
| 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 bacterai |
| Canine distemper | viral disease in dogs |
| Canine parvovirus | virus disease in dogs |
| Cardiomyopathy | chronic disorder of the heart |
| Catheterization | introduction of a catheter into a body part |
| Coagulant | agent that produces blood clotting |
| Colic | acute abdominal pain; common in horses |
| 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 |
| 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 perceptions of pain |
| Docking | cosmetic surgical removal or a portion of a dog's tail |
| Dyspnea | difficulty breathing |
| Emesis | vomiting |
| Endogenous | originating from within the organism |
| Endotracheal | Placement of a tube through the trachea as in intubation |
| Enema | injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine |
| Epiphysis | part of bone where growth occurs; often a breakage site in young animals |
| Euthanasia | humane painless killing of an injured or ill animal |
| Exogenous | originating from outside the organism |
| External | occurring on the outside |
| Feline infection periotnitis | infectious inflammation of the peritoneum of cats |
| Feline panleukopenia | viral disease affecting white blood cells |
| Feline urolithiasis | condition in cats; caused by mineral deposits in the urinary tract |
| Fracture | break in bone |
| Gastroenteritis | inflammation of the stomach and intestines |
| Halitosis | bad breath |
| Hematocrit | laboratory procedure to determine percentage of red blood cells in the blood |
| Hemophilia | condition of delayed blood clotting |
| Hepatits | inflammation of the liver |
| Herpes virus | viral disease that causes upper respiratory symptoms |
| Hyperthyroidism | excessive function of the thyroid gland |
| Hypertrophy | exaggerated growth |
| Hypothyroidism | deficient activity of the thyroid gland |
| Immunity | ability to resist disease |
| Incision | cut made into the body |
| Inhalant | Medication administered via the respiratory tract |
| Internal | occurring on the inside |
| Laceration | wound of body tissue |
| Leptospirosis | infectious bacterial canine disease |
| Lethargic | sluggish |
| Leukemia | disease of the white blood cells |
| Luxation | dislocation |
| Lymphosarcoma | malignant lymph tumor |
| 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 |
| Parasite | organism living on or in another organism |
| Pathology | the structural and functional signs of disease, or study of its essential nature |
| 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 (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 image |
| Radiology | the use of radiant energy in diagnosis and treatment |
| Reduction | Manipulating 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, also referred to as signs |
| Tetanus | infectious disease usually introduced through a wound |
| Toxic | Poisonous |
| Toxoplasmosis | a contagious disease of all species caused by toxoplasma gondii |
| Vaccine | immunization agent |
| Zoonosis | disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans |
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