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albino
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genetic trait causing lack of pigment in the skin or hair
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artificial insemination
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introduction of semen into the uterus by other than natural means
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castration
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removal of testicles; neutering a male
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chromosome
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bodies found within the cell nucleus which store genetic info
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colostrum
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first milk secreted by mother after giving birth, containing high protein and antibodies
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congenital
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condition existing at birth; not hereditary
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embryo
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undeveloped fetus; in early stage of development
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estrus
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heat cycle, including phases proestrus, estrus, diestrus, and anestrus
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fertilization
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union of sperm and egg
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fetus
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unborn developing animal
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gene
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part of chromosome carrying hereditary info
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gestation period
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time between conception and birth of an offspring
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gravid
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descriptive of a uterus during pregnancy
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inguinal hernia
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protrusion of tissue through inguinal canals of males
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mammary glands
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glands of female mammals that secrete milk after giving birth
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monestrous
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having one heat period per year
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neuter
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removal of reproductive organs
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oviparous
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animals whose eggs develope outside the mother's body
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ovoviviparous
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animals whose eggs develop within the mother's oviduct
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placenta
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organ within the gravid uterus and expelled after giving birth
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polyestrous
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having more than one heat period per year
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prepuce
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protective sheath covering the penis
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umbilical cord
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vessel connecting the fetus to the placenta
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viviparous
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giving birth to live young developed in the uterus
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whelp
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giving birth to, said especially of dogs
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