Penn Foster General Terminology

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abrasion

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irritation of skin or mucous membrane

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anesthetic

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agent that causes a loss of feeling

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antibiotic

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substance that destroys disease-causing bacteria

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antibody

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substance formed by the body to counteract antigens

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anticoagulant

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substance that hinders blood clotting

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antigen

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substance that stimulates the body's immune system

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antiseptic

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clean; preventing the growth of microorganisms

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antivenin

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substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom

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apnea

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periodic cessation (stopping) of breathing

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arthritis

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joint inflammation

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artificial respiration

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rhythmic forcing of air into lungs that have stopped breathing

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aseptic technique

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procedure for preventing infection

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atrophic rhinitis

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the wasting away of mucous membranes or glands

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avulsion

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detachment or tearing away of a body part

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biopsy

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removal and examination of tissues for dx

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brucellosis

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an infection caused by brucella bacteria that can cause disease in animals and man

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canine parvovirus

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virus that causes a deadly disease in dogs

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catheterization

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introduction of a catheter (tube) into a body part

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coagulant

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agent that produces blood clotting

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coma

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state of deep unconsciousness

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compress

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folded cloth or pad applied so as to press on a body part

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constipation

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infrequent, difficult passage or dry feces

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convulsion

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uncontrolled, violent muscle contraction

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cortisone

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anti-inflammatory hormone used in arthritis treatment

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cropping

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removes large portions of a dog's ear for cosmetic reasons

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cystitis

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inflammation of the bladder

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disinfectant

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agent that destroys infection

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dissociative agent

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anesthetic that chemically dissociates (separates out) perceptions of pain

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docking

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removal of portions of a dog's tail for cosmetic reasons

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endotracheal intubation

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placement of a tube through the trachea

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enema

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injection of liquid through anus to empty the intestine

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endogenous

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originating from within the organism

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epiphysis

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part of bone where growth occurs; often site of breakage in young animals

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exogenous

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originating from outside the organism

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halitosis

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bad breath

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hematocrit

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a lab procedure to determine the level of red blood cells in the blood

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hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver

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hypnotic

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trancelike state produced without drugs; drug that causes hypnotic state

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immunity

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ability to resist disease

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leptospirosis

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infectious disease that dogs are routinely vaccinated against

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luxation

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dislocation

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mastitis

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inflammation of the breast

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neutralize

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counteract the effect of

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parainfluenza

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viral infection of the respiratory tract that dogs are routinely vaccinated against

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parasite

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organism living on or in another organism

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pathology

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abnormality (disease) of the body's anatomy and physiology

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pneumonic pasteurellosis

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infection of the lumps found in cattle

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polydipsia

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excessive thirst

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polyphagia

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excessive appetite

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polyuria

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excessive urination

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prolapse

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slipping of a body part from its usual position

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pyelonephritis

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inflammation of the kidney and pelvis due to a bacteria infection

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rabies

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acute infectious viral disease of the central nervous system

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radiology

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the use of radiant energy (X-ray) in dx and treatment

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reduction

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returning of broken bones to correct position

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sedative

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tranquilizing (calming) drug

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serology

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tests using blood serum

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smear

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material spread on a microscopic slide for exam

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specimen

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smal amount of a body fluid used in lab tests

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sterile

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free from microorganisms

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stimulant

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drug that produces increased body functions

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superficial

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near the surface

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toxoplasmosis

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disease that can infect cats and humans; it is usually without symptoms in adults but can cause birth defects in fetuses

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vaccine

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artificial immunization agent

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zoonosis

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disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans