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Pregunta | Respuesta |
Abrasion | Irritation of the skin or mucous membrane. |
ANemia | Red blood cell deficiency. |
Anesthetic | Relating to anesthesia; an anesthetic agent, to cause a loss of feeling. |
Antibiotic | Substance that destroys disease causing bacteria. |
Antibody | Substance formed by body to counteract antigens. |
Anticoagulant | Substance that hinders blood clotting. |
Antigen | Substance that stimulates the body's immune system. |
Antiseptic | Clean; preventing growth of microorganisms. |
Antivenin | Substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom. |
Apnea | Periodic cessation of breathing. |
Arthritis | Joint inflammation. |
Artificial Respiration | Rhythmic forcing of air into lungs that have stopped breathing. |
Aseptic Technique | Procedure for preventing infection. |
Atrophic Rhinitis | The wasting away of mucous membranes or glands. |
Avulsion | Detachment or tearing away of a body part. |
Bacteria | Microscopic plants, often parasitic and disease-causing. |
Biopsy | Removal and examination of tissue for diagnosis. |
Brucellosis | An infection caused by brucella bacteria. |
Canine Distemper | Viral disease of dogs, marked by fever and respiratory problems. |
Canine Parvovirus | Virus that causes a deadly disease in dogs. |
Cardiomyopathy | Chronic disorder of the heart; common in dogs. |
Catheterization | Introduction of a catheter into of a body part. |
Colic | Acute abdominal pain; common in horses. |
Coagulant | Agent that produces blood clotting. |
Coma | State of deep unconsciousness. |
Compress | Folded cloth or pad applied to press on a body part. |
Constipation | Infrequent, difficult passage of dry feces. |
Convulsion | Uncontrolled, violent muscle contraction. |
Cortisone | Anti-inflammatory hormone. |
Cropping | Cosmetic surgical removal of large portion of dog's ears. |
Cystitis | Inflammation of the bladder. |
Diabetes Insipidus | Diabetic condition caused by pituitary glands. |
Diabetes Mellitus | Diabetic condition caused by an inadequate supply of insulin. |
Disinfectant | Agent that destroys infection. |
Dissociative Agent | Anesthetic that chemically dissociates (separates out) perceptions of pain. |
Docking | Cosmetic surgical removal of a portion of a dog's tail. |
Dyspnea | Difficulty breathing. |
Emesis | Regurgitation (vomiting) |
Endotracheal Intubation | Placement of a tube through the trachea. |
Enema | Injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine. |
Endogenous | Originating from within the organism. |
Enzootic Pneumonia | Infection of the lungs found in specific kinds of animals. |
Epiphysis | Part of the bone where growth occurs; often breakage site in young animals. |
Euthanasia | Merciful, painless killing of an injured or ill animal. |
Exogenous | Originating from outside the organism. |
External | Occurring on the outside. |
Feline Panleukopenia | Viral leukemia of cats, usually fatal. |
Feline Infectious | Infectious inflammation of the peritoneum of cats peritonitis. |
Feline Urolithiasis | Condition in cats; caused by mineral deposits in the urinary tract. |
Fracture | Break in bone; rupture. |
Gastroenteritis | Inflammation of the membrane lining the stomach and intestines. |
Halitosis | Bad breath. |
Heimlich Maneuver | Procedure to remove obstruction from the windpipe of a choking victim. |
Hematocrit | Laboratory procedure to determine the percentage of red blood cells in the blood. |
Hemophilia | Condition of delayed blood clotting. |
Hepatitis | Inflammation of the liver. |
Herpes Virus | Inflammatory virus that reproduces in the cell's nucleus. |
Hydrothorax | Excess fluid in the lining of the lungs. |
Hyperthyroidism | Excessive function of the thyroid gland. |
Hypertrophy | Exaggerated growth. |
Hypnotic | Trance-like state produced without drugs, or a drug that causes a hypnotic state. |
Hypothyroidism | Deficient activity of the thyroid gland. |
Immunity | Ability to resist disease. |
Incision | Cut made into the body. |
Inhalant | Medication breathed in. |
Internal | Occurring on the inside. |
Laceration | Wound produced by tearing, as opposed to cutting, of body tissue. |
Leptospirosis | Infectious canine disease; part of routine vaccination. |
Lethargic | Sluggish |
Leukemia | Disease of the white blood cells. |
Luxation | Dislocation |
Lymphosarcoma | Malignant lymph tumor to spread freely; common in cattle. |
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; part of routine dog vaccination. |
Parasite | Organism living on or in another living organism. |
Pathology | The structural and functional signs of disease; or study of its essential nature. |
Phenylbutazone Toxicity | Reaction to the anti-inflammatory analgesic phenylbutazone. |
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 (verb) | The act of piercing with a pointed object or instrument. |
Puncture (Noun) | A wound made with a pointed object or instrument. |
Pyelonephritis | Inflammation of the kidney and pelvis caused by a bacterial infection. |
Rabies | Acute infectious viral disease of the central nervous system. |
Radiograph | X-ray; photograph |
Radiology | The use of radiant energy (X-rays) in diagnosis and treatment. |
Reduction | Returning of 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 body fluid used in laboratory tests. |
Sterile | Free from microorganisms. |
Stimulant | Drug that produces increased body functions. |
Superficial | Close to the surface. |
Surgery | Operative or manual procedure to correct a health condition. |
Symptom | Indication of the presence of disease. |
Tetanus | Acute infectious disease usually introduced through a wound. |
Toxic | Poisonous |
Toxoplasmosis | A contagious disease of all species caused by Toxoplasma gondi. |
Vaccine | Artificial immunization agent. |
Zoonosis | Disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans. |
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