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ABDUCTION

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the movement of a bone away from the mid-line of the body or away from the axis of an extremity

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ABOMASUM

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4th stomach compartment of a ruminant animal; only compartment the secrets digestive enzymes (true stomach)

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ABSCESS

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a localized collection of pus accompanied by swelling in any part of the body

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ACCESSORY SEX GLAD

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a gland assoc w/ the urogenital tract; e.g. prostate, seminal vesicles

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ACCLIMATION PERIOD

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time given to a newly arrived animal to become accustomed to its new surroundings before the research for which it is intended begins

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ACETYCHOLINE

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a naturally occurring substance in the body that is in the transmission of nerve impulses

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ACID

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chemical or soln w/ a pH below 7; very low pH can cause chemical burns to the skin and should be handled cautiously

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ACQUIRED IMMUNITY / ACTIVE IMMUNITY

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immunity acquired through exposure to an antigen which results in the activation of immune cells and the formation of antibodies to this antigen

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ACTIVITY CAGE

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a specialized animal unit of cage that allows an animal to exercise freely while its activity is being recorded or measured

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ACUTE DISEASE

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a disease having rapid onset and short duration

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ACUTE TOXICITY TEST

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a test in which the test animal receives a single does of a test substance

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ADDUCTION

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the movement of a bone toward the midline of the body or toward the axis of an extremity

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AD LIBITUM (ab lib)

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making feed or water available to the animal at all times

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ADIPOISE TISSUE

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a tissue made up of cells that store fatty substances, such as lipids and fatty acids; used as a source of E for the body; fatty tissue

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ADJUVANT

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a substance that enhances the potency of another substance (immunology - substance that enhances the immune response of antigens)

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ADRENALINE

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a hormone that is secreted by the adrenal medulla into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress; causes a rapid increase in blood pressure, metabolic rate, and blood glucose concentration (epinephrine)

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ADRENERGIC

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a drug, or other substance that has effects similar to epinephrine

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ADVENTITIOUS

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accidental or acquired, not natural or hereditary

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AEROSOL

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a suspension, fine, mist or spray which contains minute particles

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AGAR

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a polymer made up of subunits of the sugar galactose that becomes gelatinous when dissolved in hot water and cooled; a medium for growing microorganisms

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AGONIST

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a drug capable of stimulating physiologic activity

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AGOUTI

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an animal color pattern in which the hairs are dark brown with yellow bands close to the tips, giving the animal a light brown appearance

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AGRANULOCYTE

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a white blood cell that contains a multi-lobed nucleus and has microscopic granules in its cytoplasm; leukocytes and monocytes

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AIR EXCHANGE

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the number of times per hour the ventilation system replaces the air in the room

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ALBINO

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an inherited condition marked by the absence of melanin, resulting in nonpigmented skin, coat, and eyes (white fur/feathers, and pink eyes)

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ALIMENTARY CANAL

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a long tube extending from the mouth to the anus; includes organs such as the stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal tract)

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ALLELE

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one member of a pair of genes that occupies a specific site on a given chromosome; alternate form of a gene

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ALLERGEN

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a substance that is recognized as foreign by the immune system and that causes an allergic reaction

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ALLERGY

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hypersensitivity to certain substances, such as pollens, foods or microorganisms

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ALOPECIA

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hair loss, usually assoc with a skin disease, fighting, parasites, or barbering

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ALTRICIAL

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the developmental state in which animals are born blind, hairless, and helpless.

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ALVEOLUS/ALVEOLI

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a microscopic air sac in the lungs where the exchange of respiratory gasses occurs through a network of finely divided blood capillaries

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AMBULATION

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the physical act of walking

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AMINO ACID

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the basic chemical building block of which proteins are made

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AMORPHOUS

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Having no shape or organization

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ANALGESIC

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A type of drug that alleviates pain w/o rendering the animal unconscious

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ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK

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A sudden, severe allergic reaction characterized by a sharp drop in blood pressure, hives and respiratory distress. The reaction may be fatal if emergency treatment is not administered immediately