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38 Cards in this Set
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Abrasion |
Irritation of skin or mucous membrane |
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Anemia |
Red blood cell deficiency |
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Antibiotic |
Substance that destroys disease causing bacteria |
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Antibody |
Substance formed by the body to counteract antigens |
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Anticoagulant |
Substance that hinders blood clotting |
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Antigen |
Substance that stimulates the body's immune system |
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Antivenin |
Substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom |
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Aseptic technique |
Procedure for preventing infection |
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Atrophic rhinitis |
Wasting away of mucous membranes or glands of nose |
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Avulsion |
Detachment or tearing away of a body part |
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Brucellosis |
An infection caused by brucella bacteria |
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Canine distemper |
Viral disease of dogs marked by fever and respiratory problems |
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Canine parvovirus |
Virus that causes a deadly disease in dogs |
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Cardiomyopathy |
Chronic disorder of the heart, common in dogs |
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Catheterization |
Introduction of a catheter into a body part |
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Colic |
Acute abdominal pain |
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Cortisone |
Anti inflammatory hormone |
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Cystitis |
Inflammation of bladder |
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Diabetes insipidus |
Diabetic condition caused by pituitary disorder |
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Diabetes mellitus |
Diabetic condition caused by inadequate insulin supply |
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Dissociative agent |
Anesthetic that chemically separates out perceptions of pain |
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Dyspnea |
Difficulty breathing |
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Endotracheal Intubation |
Placement of tube in trachea |
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Endogenous |
Originating from within the organism |
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Enzootic pneumonia |
Infection of the lungs found in specific kinds of animals |
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Epiphysis |
Part of bone where growth occurs; often breakage site in young animals |
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Exogenous |
Originating from outside organism |
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Feline panleukopenia |
Viral disease of cats similar to parvovirus in dogs |
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Feline infectious peritonitis |
Deadly infectious disease of young cats |
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Feline urolithiasis |
Condition in cats caused by mineral deposits in urinary tract |
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Gastroenteritis |
Inflammation of membrane lining in stomach and intestines |
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Halitosis |
Bad breath |
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Hematocrit |
Laboratory procedure to determine the percentage of red blood cells in the blood |
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Hemophilia |
Condition of delayed blood clotting |
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Hepatitis |
Inflammation of liver |
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Hyperthyroidism |
Excessive function of thyroid gland |
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Hypertrophy |
Exaggerated growth |
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Hypothyriodism |
Deficient activity of the thyroid gland |
