Terminology Chapter 17

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agonist

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substance that produces effect by binding to an appropriate receptor

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antagonist

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substance that inhibits a specific action by binding with a particular receptor instead of allowing the agonist to bind to the receptor

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antiserum

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serum containing specific antibodies extracted from a hyperimmunized animal or animal that has been infected with the microorganism containing antigen

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antitoxin

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specific antiserum aimed against a poison that contains a concentration of antibodies extracted from the serum or plasma of a healthy animals

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bacterin

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bacterial vaccine

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chelated

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bound to and precipitated out of solution

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contraindication

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recommendation not to use

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diffusion

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movement of solutes from an area of high concentration of particles to one low concentration of particles

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dosage

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amount of medication based on units per weight of animals

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dosage interval

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time between administrations of a drug

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dose

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amount of medication measured

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drug

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agent used to diagnose, prevent, or treat a disease

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efficacy

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extent to which a drug causes the intended effect

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endogenous

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originating with the body

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exogenous

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originating outside the body

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hydrophilic

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water-loving

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hyperkalemia

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excessive level of blood potassium

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hypernatremia

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excessive level of blood sodium

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hypertonic solution

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solution that has more particles than the solution or cell to which its being compared

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hypokalemia

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deficiency of blood potassium

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hyponatremia

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deficiency of blood sodium

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hypotonic solution

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solution that has fewer particles than the solution or cell to which it is being compared

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hypovolemia

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low circulating blood volume

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ionized

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electrically charged

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isotonic solution

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solution that has equal particles to the solution or cell to which it is being compared

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lipophilic

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fat-loving

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monovalent

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vaccine, antiserum,or antitoxin developed specifically for a single antigen or organism

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nonionized

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not charged electrically

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osmosis

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movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane along its concentration gradient

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placebo

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inactive substance that is given for its suggestive effects or substance used as a control in experimental setting

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regimen

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course of treatment

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turgor

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degree of fullness or rigidity caused by fluid content

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analgesic

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substance that relieves pain without affecting consciousness

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anesthetic

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substance that produces a lack of sensation

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anthelmintic

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substance that works against intestinal worms

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antibiotic

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substance that inhibits the growth of or kills bacteria

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anticoagulant

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substance that inhibits clot formation

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anticonvulsant

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substance that prevents seizures

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antidiarrheal

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substance that prevents watery, frequent bowel movements

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antiemetic

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substance that prevents vomiting

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antipruritic agent

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substance that controls itching

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antipyretic

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substance that reduces fever

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antineoplastic agent

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substance that treats neoplasm

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antiseptic

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chemical agent that kills or prevents the growth of microorganisms on living tissue

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antitussive

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substance that reduces coughing

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asepsis

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state without infection

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cytotoxic agent

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substance that kills or damages cells

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disinfectant

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chemical agent that kills or prevents the growth of microorganisms on inanimate objects

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emetic

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substance that induces vomiting

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endectocide

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agent that kills both internal and external parasites

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immunosuppressant

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substance that prevents or decrease the body's reaction to invasion by disease or foreign material

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inotrope

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substance affecting muscle contraction

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miotic agent

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substance used to constrict the pupils

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mucolytic

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substance that breaks up mucus and reduces its viscosity

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mydriatic agent

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substance used to dilate the pupils

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sterilize

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to destroy all organism

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appositional

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placed side to side

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asepic technique

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precautions taken to prevent contamination of a surgical wound

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avulsion

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tearing away of a part

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coaptation

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act of approximating

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curettage

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removal of material or growths from the surface of a cavity

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debridement

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removal of foreign material and devitalized or contaminated tissue

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dehiscence

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disruption or opening of the surgical wound

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dissect

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separation or cutting apart

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enucleation

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removal of an organ in whole

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friable

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easily crumbled