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veterinary Assistant Career and Medical Terminology

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Animal husbandry   agricultural practice of breeding and raising livestock  
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anthrax   a potentially lethal disease caused by anthrax spores in soil ingested by grazing animals or found on animal fur, hide or wool  
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antibiotics   medicines that inhibit or prevent the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi.  
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bioterrorism   terrorism by the international release or dissemination of biological agents bacteria, viruses, or toxins  
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blood transfusion   process of transferring blood or blood based products from one person or animal into the circulatory system of another  
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cholera   potentially lethal disease caused by ingesting contaminated water or food.  
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circulatory system   an organ system that moves nutrients, gasses, and wastes to and from cells and helps fight disease and regulate body temperature  
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DDT   One of the best known synthetic pesticides,  
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food safety    
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food safety   scientific discipline that involves the prevention of food borne illness through proper handling of food  
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germ theory   theory proposing that microorganisms are the cause of many diseases  
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immunization   process by which an individual is exposed to an infecting agent designed to fortify his or her immune system against that agent  
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microbiology   study of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi and viruses  
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Pastuerization   process of heating liquids to destroy viruses and harmful organisms such as bacteria and mold  
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pesticide   a substance used to prevent, control, or reduce the damage caused by pests,such as insects weeds,or worms  
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rabies   viral disease of animal origin that causes inflammation of the brain.  
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vaccination   process of distributing and administering vaccines  
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vaccine   an immunity booster to a certain disease.  
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