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Key Terms
Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals & Applications Ch. 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aggressive | behavior of an animal exhibiting an attempt to do harm such as biting |
| alopecia | hair loss |
| anal glands | scent glands or sacs located on each side of the rectum |
| anatomy | the study of body structures |
| anemia | low red blood cell count due to inability of body to make or replicate blood cells |
| anorexia | not eating |
| anthelmintic | medication also known as a dewormer; used to treat and prevent parasitic infection |
| antibody | substance that acts to protect the immune system |
| ascarid | intestinal parasite; long white worm; roundworm |
| bacterial | disease caused by bacterium |
| booster | series of vaccines given multiple times to build up the immune system |
| brachycephalic | short, nonexistent nasal area, given a flat face appearance |
| canine distemper | viral infection may be fatal to puppies; dogs who recover may have long-term neurological affects |
| Canis familiaris | genus and species of domesticated dog |
| carnivore | meat eating |
| cephalic venipuncture | blood collection from vein inside the front of the legs |
| chemical restraint | use of sedatives or tranquilizers to calm and control an animal |
| clot | stop or control bleeding |
| coat conditioner | spray placed on hair coat to eliminate drying of skin and hair |
| coccidiosis | protozoan disease caused by contaminated bird droppings in water and soil sources |
| colostrum | milk produced by female within 24 hours of giving birth; provides antibodies that protect the immune system |
| contagious | capable of spreading disease |
| cutaneous larval migrans | hookworm infection in humans caused by penetrating the skin |
| demodectic mange | disease caused by demodex mange mite on the skin and hair of dogs |
| designer breed | the cross breeding of two breeds to form a new breed not yet recognized by the AKC |
| dewclaw | first digit on the paw; doesn't make contact with the ground |
| domestication | taming of an animal to coexist peaceably with humans |
| dorsal recumbency | restraint position with animal placed on its back |
| dremel | tool used to grind nails |
| dystocia | difficult labor process |
| ear mite | insects living in ear canal |
| ear plucking | removal of hair from ear canal |
| endothermic | ability to regulate body temperature within the body |
| estrus cycle | period of time when a female dog is receptive to a male dog for mating; also known as the heat cycle |
| fecal egg analysis | test to determine the type of parasite found in fecal matter of an animal |
| finger brush | tool used to clean a dog's teeth |
| flea | external parasite; wingless, feeds off blood of animal |
| forcep | tool used to remove hair or parasite from body |
| fungal | disease caused by a fungus that lives or grows on/within the body |
| gauze | thin cotton like material used for bandages and for making quick restraint muzzles |
| giardiasis | protozoan disease caused by water contamination |
| grooming | process of trimming and bathing in an appropriate manner |
| heartworm disease | caused by internal parasite that lives in the heart and bloodstream; transmitted by mosquitoes |
| heat | period of time when a female dog is receptive to a male dog for mating; also known as the estrus cycle |
| hepatitus | inflammation of the liver |
| hookworm | internal parasite; my pass through skin and pads from contaminated soil |
| housebreaking | training a dog to eliminate (pee/poop) outside |
| hybrid | the cross breeding of two breeds to form a new breed not yet recognized by the AKC |
| impacted | difficult or unable to express (poop) |
| incubation | (length of ) time an animal becomes infected with a disease |
| intramuscular (IM) | injection given into a muscle |
| jugular venipuncture | restraint position with an animal placed in sitting recumbency with the head and neck extended upward to pull blood from the vein in the neck |
| lateral recumbency | restraint with animal lying on its side |
| leptospirosis | bacterial disease transmitted through contact with contaminated urine |
| lethargy | inactive; tired |
| lice | tiny insects that live on hair species specific contagious |
| lifespan | length of time an animal will live; based on body size and health |
| life stage | particular periods in one's life characterized by specific needs during that time |
| ligated | to tie off |
| Lyme disease | bacterial disease transmitted through the bite of a tick |
| maintenance diet | nutrition that allows animal to stay at the same weight |
| mat | tangled pieces of hair |
| microfilaria | young heartworm stage |
| microscopic | very small; unable to view with the naked eye |
| mite | insects that live on skin, hair, or in ears |
| mixed breed | animal of unknown parentage that is a combination of two or more breeds |
| monogastric | one single, simple stomach to digest food |
| muzzle | equipment placed over the nose to prevent biting |
| nail trim | cutting the length of the nail to prevent injury and promote comfort |
| neurological | pertaining to the brain and spinal cord |
| neuter | surgical removal of the reproductive organs of either gender |
| nit | larvae of lice |
| obedience | training a dog to obey commands |
| oral | pertaining to the mouth |
| orchidectomy | castration; surgical removal of the testes |
| orphaned | young animal that is rejected by or loses its mother |
| ovariohysterectomy (OHE) | surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries |
| paralysis | unable to move one or more body parts |
| parasite | internal or external insects that live off an animal |
| parvovirus | viral infection causing severe and bloody diarrhea; can be fatal |
| physical examination (PE) | assessment of the animal to determine overall health status |
| physical restraint | use of a person's body to control the position of an animal |
| physiology | study of body functions |
| pre-exposure vaccine | vaccine recommended for people who work directly with animals that could have rabies |
| progiottid | tapeworm segment that is shed as the tapeworm grows |
| prtozoan | disease caused by a single-celled organism |
| puberty | sexual maturity |
| purebred | animal with known parentage of one breed |
| quick | blood supply within the nail bed |
| rabies | viral infection spread through saliva; is fatal |
| rabies pole | tool used to restrain and control an animal |
| ration | specified amount of food |
| receptive | accepting of |
| recumbency | lying position |
| reduced-calorie diet | meals low in calories to promote weight loss |
| rickettsial | disease caused by parasites that invade the body; spread by biting insects |
| ringworm | fungus that grows on the skin and is contagious |
| Rocky Mountain spotted fever | rickettsial disease caused by tick bite |
| roundworms | intestinal parasite that appears long and white |
| saphenous venipuncture | restraint position with an animal placed in lateral recumbency to draw blood from the outer thigh area |
| sarcoptic mange | disease caused by mite that lives on hair and skin; is contagious; in humans known as scabies |
| scabies | disease caused by a mite that lives on hair and skin; is contagious; in animals known as sarcoptic mange |
| scent glands | sacs located on either side of the rectum also called anal glands |
| sedative | medication used to calm an animal |
| senior diet | nutritional requirements for an older, less active animal |
| silver nitrate stick | applicator used to apply a chemical that will stop bleeding |
| skin mite | insects that live within hair and skin; not visible to the naked eye |
| slicker brush | tool used to brush the hair coat |
| snare pole | tool used to restrain and control an animal |
| socialization | interaction with other animals and people to become used to them |
| sternal recumbency | restraint position with the animal lying on its chest and abdomen |
| styptic powder | chemical used to stop bleeding |
| subcutaneous (SQ) | injection given under the skin |
| tail docking | surgical removal of all or part of the tail |
| tapeworm | internal parasite caused by ingesting fleas; long segmented bodies |
| tetanus | bacterial disease caused by a wound; commonly called lockjaw |
| tick | wingless insect; feeds off blood of animal |
| topical | application of medication to skin or outside of body |
| training | teaching an animal to understand specific desired habits |
| tranquilizer | medication used to calm an animal |
| vaccine program | injections given to protect animals from common diseases and build up the immune system |
| vector | an insect or organism that transmits a disease |
| verbal restraint | voice commands used to control an animal |
| viral | disease caused by a virus |
| visceral larval migrans | roundworm infection in humans |
| weaned | process of young animal to stop nursing and eat solid foods |
| whipworm | internal parasites ingested from soil |
| zoonotic | a disease that is transmitted from animals to humans |
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