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Abrasion |
Irritation of skin or mucous membrane. |
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Anemia |
Red blood cell deficiency. |
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Anesthetic |
Relating to anesthesia; an anesthetic agent, causing a loss of feeling. |
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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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Antiseptic |
Clean, preventing the growth of microorganisms. |
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Antivenin |
Substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom. |
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Apnea |
Periodic cessation of breathing. |
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Arthritis |
Joint inflammation. |
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Artificial Respiration |
Rhythmic forcing of air into lungs that have stopped breathing. |
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Aseptic Technique |
Procedure for preventing infection. |
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Atrophic Rhinitis |
The wasting away of mucus membranes or glands of the nose. |
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Avulsion |
Detachment or tearing away of a body part. |
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Bacteria |
Microscopic organisms, often parasitic and disease-causing. |
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Biopsy |
Removal and examination of tissues for diagnosis. |
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Brucellosis |
An infection caused by brucella bacteria. |
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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, common in horses. |
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Coagulant |
Agent that produces blood clotting. |
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Coma |
State of deep unconsciousness. |
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Compress |
Folded cloth or pad applied so as to press on a body part. |
