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Large Animal Behavior

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Abdominal Pinging   Technique of identifying abdominal gas accumulations by simultaneous percussion and auacltation of the abdominal wall.  
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Alopecia   The partial or complete absence of hair from regions of the body where it normally grows.  
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Abdominal Pinging   Technique of identifying abdominal gas accumulations by simultaneous percussion and auacltation of the abdominal wall.  
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Alopecia   The partial or complete absence of hair from regions of the body where it normally grows.  
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Aortic Stenosis   Congenital cardiac anomlay resulting in resistance to flow of blood from the left left ventricle into the aorta.  
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Ataxia   Uncoordinated gait usually assoiated with neurologic dysfunction.  
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Aural   In or of the ear.  
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Axillary   Under the armpit.  
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Barbering   Behavioral problem in which the animal absessively grooms to the point of damaging the hair and skin.  
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Borborygmus   Rumbling noiese caused by propulsion of gas and ingesta through the intestines.  
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Body Condition Score   Estimate of body fat composition, with higher scores indicating overwieght or obese animals, and lower scores indicating thin or emaciating animals.  
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Colitis   Inflammation of the colon.  
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Borborygmus   Rumbling noiese caused by propulsion of gas and ingesta through the intestines.  
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Excoriation   Skin lesions  
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Colitis   Inflammation of the colon.  
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Excoriation   Skin lesions caused by the self-trauma of scatching.  
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Fever   Elevation of body temperature caused by a temporary increase in the body's thermoregulatory set point, usually caused by infection, inflammation, or neoplasia.  
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Halitosis   A foul odor to the breath.  
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Glucosuria   The presence of glucose in the urine.  
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Hyperthermia   Elevation of body temperature caused by inadequate heat-dissipating mechanisms to overcome excessive ambient heat, without a change inthe body's thermoregulatory set point.  
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Hypothermia   Abnormally low body temperature. The measured body temperature must be compared with what is normal for the age group because neonates have lower body temperatures than adults.  
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Hypovolemia   Decreased circulating blood volume.  
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Icterus (jaundice)   Yellow discoloration of tiissues, serum, or plasma due to the presence of bilirubin.  
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Ileus   Functional loss of intestinal motility.  
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Mares   Adult female horse.  
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Mentation   Mental activity or acuity of a patieint.  
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus   Congenital cardiac anomaly that results in persistent vascular communiction between the aorta and the pulmonary artery.  
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Nares   Nostrils.  
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Perinal Hernia   Herniation of abdominal contents through the pelvic diapragm, resulting in swelling on either side of the anus.  
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Petechiation   Small, visible, pinpoint hemorrhage lesios less than 1mm in diameter.  
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Pleural Effusion   Fluid buildup in the space surrounding the lungs within the thorax.  
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Pneumothorax   Abnormal accumulation of air in the space between the rib cage and the lung.  
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Polydipsic   A condition evidenced by increased levels of thirst and excessive drinking.  
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Pruritic   Itchy.  
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Pulmonary Edema   Fluid buildup within the alveoli or interstitial spaces f the lung.  
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Pulse Deficiet   As detected by simultaneuos cardiac auscltation and pulse palpation, a condition wherein each audible heartbeat is not accompanied by a palpable pulse wave.  
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Pulse Pressure   The difference between systolic and diastolic pressures.  
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Pyometra   Bacterial infection of the uterus with purulent fluid accumulation.  
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Renomegaly   Enlargement of one or both kidneys.  
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Shock   A condition of decreased perfusion and decreased oxygen delivery to vital organs.  
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Signalment   The patient species, breed, age, sex, and reproductive status.  
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Stertor   Inspiratory noise similar to snoring usually caused by obstruction to airflow at the pharynx or larynx.  
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Stridor   A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound usually caused by obstruction of airflow at the pharynx or larynx.  
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