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mal-

bad

melano-

black

meta-

change, beyond

micro-

small

mono-

one, single

multi-

many

neo-

new

pan-

all

pent-

five

poly-

many, much

pseudo-

false

quadr-

four

sub-

less than, beneath

syn-

with, together

sym-

with, together

tachy-

fast

tri-

three

ultra-

beyond

xanth-

yellow

ab-

away from

ad-

toward, near

anter-

before, forward

dia-

through

dis-

apart, away from

ecto-

outside

ec-

outside

endo-

within, in , inner

epi-

abouve, upon

ex-

out

extra-

outside of

in-

in, into

infra-

below, beneath

inter-

between

intra

within

meta-

beyond, change

para-

near, alongside

peri-

surrounding

post-

after, behind

pre-

before

pro-

before, forward

pros-

before , forward

re-

back, again

retro-

behind, backward

sub-

beneath, less than

supra-

above, upper

trans-

across, through

physiology

the study of the bodys processes and functions

organism

an individual animal or plant

cells

microscopic structures that are the basic structural units of living organisms

ovum

females egg, a single cell that hundreds of time bigger than a red blood cell

trichoid

thread like

epithelial

skin cells- tend to be sqaurish and float

plasma membrane

cells outside boundary ; allows only beneficial substances like food and oxygen, in and only waste products out

diffusion

the moveemnt of oxygen and food in and waste out ; the movement of substances

osmosis

diffusion of water across cell membranes

centrioles

structures that function in cell reproduction

cilia

hairlike extensions on the surface of those cells capable of movement

endoplasmic reticulum

membrane network of "roads" and "channels" that wind through cytoplasm

striated

striped, as in the appreance of voluntary (skeletal muscles)

thoracic cavity

space between the neck and diaphram, houses the lungs

urogenital

pertaining to organs of excretion and reproduction

vascular

relating to vessles for passage of bodily fluids

viscus (pl. viscera)

internal organs particulary of the abdominal cavity

voluntary muscle tissue

muscle tissues controlled by various effort, also called skeletal muscle

chir/o

hand

crin/o

secrete

dem/o

people

embry/o

embryo

eneter/o

intestine

gastr/o

stomach

immun/o

protected

intern/o

within, inner

nat/o

birth

neur/o

nerves

obstetr/o

midwife

onc/o

tumor

orth/o

straight

oste/o

bones

ot/o

ear

laryng/o

larynx, throat

path/o

disease

ped/o

child

pedi/o

child

pharmac/o

drug, medicine

pod/o

foot

ped/i

foot

proct/o

anus, rectum

inguinal

pertaining to the groin

dorsal recumbancy

laying on the back

cranial

toward the head

caudal

toward the tail

rostal

toward the nose

dorsal

dorsum, or back

ventral

ventrum, or belly

palmer

bottom of the animals front foot

planter

refers to the bottom of the animals hind foot

medial

toward the midline of the body

lateral

away from the midline of the body

proximal

proximal end of the thigh bone joints with the hip bone

distal

distal end of the thigh bone joints with the knee cap

superficial or external

is close to the surface

deep or internal

extends for below the surface

doral plane

divides the body into dorsal (top) and ventral (bottom) areas

sagital plane

a sagital plane divides the body into left and right parts

midsagital plane (median plane)

goes though the exact median of the body dividing it into two mirroed images

transverse plane or cross-sectional

divides the body into cranial and caudal parts

abdominal

the portion of the trunk caudal to the diaphram

adipose

fat

adrenal

adrenal glands; near the kidneys

alimentary

food or nutrtion (alimentary glands)

anatomical postition

standing on all four legs-neck straight, head up and facing forward

antebrachial

the forearm, lower front leg

anterior

near the front of the body or the head

aortic

the aorta (largets cavity)

appendicular

legs (appendages, extremeties)

arterial

arteries or the blood in them

articulation

the joint or juntion of two or more body parts

axial

the head, neck, and body

brachial

the arm, upper front leg

buccal

inner surfaces of the cheeks

carpal

the wrist

caudal

the tail

celiac

the abdomen

cephelic

the head

cervical

the neck

coccygeal

the tail area

costal

ribs

cranial

skull

crural

the leg

cubital

the elbow or forearm

cutaneous

skin

epigastic

the region above the stomach

formoral

the thigh

frontal

the forehead

gluteal

the buttock

hypochondrium

the region below the cartilage of the ribs

hypogastric

areas below the stomach

iliac

the hip bone

lateral

the side; away from midline

occipital

the back of the skull

opthalmic

they eyes

orbital

the boney area that contains the eyes

patellar

the knee

pectoral

the chest

pelvic

the caudal portion of the body

perineal

the region between the anus and the genetials

popliteal

the region behind the knee

posterior

the back

proximal

area near the point of origin

sacral

portion of the spine located near the pelvis

flagella

a sperms cell "tail"

lysomes

the cells "digestive system"

mitochondria

"power house" that burns food in the presences of oxygen to make cell energy

ribosomes

"protien factories" that make protiens

anabolism

the building metabolic phase; gorws, maintains, and repairs body structures

catabolism

the breaking down metabolism phase; produces energy from food and energy

cyt/o

a cell

cytoplasm

a substance betwen the cells plasma membrane and nucleus of all cells

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid, the chemical genes are made of

genes

regions of DNA organized into the bodys "blueprints"

kary/o

the nucleus

karyoplasm

the substance of the nucleus

karyotype

a picture of chromosomes in the nucleus of the cell

metabolism

the chemical processes by which cells obtain and use energy

organelles

structures with cytoplasm

-plasm

formative, formed, material

RNA

ribonucleic acid, needed for reproduction of protien within cells

tissue fluid

a saltwater solution that bathes every cell in the body

nucleus

the spheroid body within a cell that dictates protien production, controls transport, metablosim, growth, heredity


*the cells command and control center

chromosomes

short, tight, coiled rods that contain genes


*structures containing a linear thread of deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, the substance that transmits genetic information

tissue

a group or layer of similarily specialized cells that together perfrom certain special functions

epithelial tissue

skin, but also covers organs and lines body parts and forms portions of some ducts and glands, protects the body screte and exctrete substances

body cavities

openings that hold organs

muscles tissue

muscles

voluntary or striated muslce tissue

controlled by concious effort, like moving of an arm or leg

striated

streaked or scratched

involuntary or smooth muscle tissue

works without concious effort, controlled by the nervous system and keeps automatic systems (like digestive) moving

cardiac muscle tissue

a specialized form of unvoluntary muscle tissue found only in heart

connective tissue

fat, blood, cartilage, bone, blood vessels, and scar tissue. a fibrous tissue to connect or support other body structures. can be soft and rubbery or hard and rigid

fascia

a connective tissue that forms a membrane to invest or surround muscles and organs to seperate and support them

nerve tissue

nerve tissue extends throughout the body to carry messsages to and from the brain

organ

body part that performs a specific function or functions

viscera

larger internal organs mainly those in abdominal cavity

viscus

a single visceral organ liver, stomach, intestine, pancreas, spleen, or gallbladder

cranial cavity

housing the brain and pituitary gland

spinal cavity

housing the spinal cords

thoracic cavity

housing the lungs

abdominal cavity

houssing the major digestive organs

pelvic cavity

housing the uirnary and reproductive organs

diaphragm

muscle membrane wall that sperates the thoracic and the abdominal cavities

dorsal cavities

dorsal means back; cranial and spinal cavities are towards the back, or top line of the body

ventral cavities

ventral means toward the lower surface of the four legged animals


*thoracic abdominal and pelvic cavities

pleura

a double membrane that surrounds each lung

pleural cavity

the space between the lungs and the pleura

peritoneum

a double membrane that invests the abdominal cavity and its organs

peritoneal cavity

the space between the membrane encasing the organs and the other membrane wall

body system

a group of organs functioning together for a common purpose to maintain a halthy organism

lymph systems

responsible for carrying nutrients, wastes, hormones, and gases to and from body cells and providing protection and immunity from harmful organisms

cardiovascular system

pumps blood

endocrine system

secretes hormones

endocrine system

secretes hormones

digestive systems

process food

integumentary system

skin, hair, claws, hooves, etc and sensory organs (eyes, ears, etc)


encases the body, regulates it temperature, and communications touch and many other functions

sensory organs

teeth, tounge, ears, whickers, eyes, etc

musculoskeletal system

supports the body structures; muscular system carries out nerve commands

nerve systems

carries nerve impulses to and from the brain

respiratory system

conducts oxygen into, and carbon dioxidde out of the body

reproductive system

enables the organsim to reproduce itself

urinary system

produces and excetes urine

aden/o

gland

arteri/o

artery

arther/o

joint

blephar/o

eyelid

bronch/o

windpipe, throat

cephal/o

head

cerebri/o

brain

invest

cover or surrounds a part of the body

involuntarty muscle

muscle tissues that are automatically controlled by the nervous system tissue

larynx

upper part of the trachea (windpipe)

lumbar

pertaining to the lower back

lymphatic

pertaining to lymph or lymphatic vessels

mediastirum

the mass of the tissues and or organs seperating the two lungs

metabolic

relating to metablosim

mucous (adj)

secreting mucous or covered by mucous

mucus (n)

slippery secretion of mucous membranes; like a lubrication

muslce tissue

tissue with the power to contract and thus produce movement; can be skeletal muscle , smooth muscle or cardiac muscle

muscular

pertaining to the muscle

peritoneum

membrane investing the abdominal cavity and viscera

pleural cavity

space between lungs and pleura

reproductive

concerning the production of offspring

respiratory

pertaining to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and body cells

skeletal

pertaining to the bones of the body

spinal cavity

spaces within the vertebra; houses the spinal cord

tarsal

the ankle or hock

temporal

the side of the skull

thoracic

the chest

umbilical

the navel

ventral

A direction toward the belly

zygomatic

the cheek

armamentarium

equipment use in the practice of medicine

arthroscope

instrument inserted into joint cavity to inspect contents

aspirator

hollow instrument used to withdraw fluid especially from body cavities, cytsy, or joints

autoclave

device used to streilize instruments with pressuized, sup erheated steam

bistoury

narrow-blooded surgical knife used to open abcess and make small incisions

clamp

surgical instrument used to compress blood vessel or close off end of intestine

cord clamp

flexible band used to compress or close off opening

curette

spoon shaped instrument used to scrape tissue from body cavities

cystoscope

instrument used to view interior of bladder

diathermy knife

electrode tipped blade used to coagulate tissue or small blood vessels

endoscope

slender tubular instrument used for viewing and examining inertior body parts

float

instrument used to file or raasp a horse premular and molar teeth

fluroscope

floroescent screen on which xrays may be viewed

hemostat

device used to stop or prevent hemmorrhaging

hypodermic

needle and syring used for injection under skin

autonomic

occuring involuntary

axial

trunk and skull (skeleton)

bowel

division of the intestine

bronchial

pertaining to the air tubes of the lungs

capillary

smallest blood vessels

cardiac muscle tissue

specialized for of involuntary msucle tissue found only in the heart

carivascular

pertaining to the heart and blood vessels

cavity

space or hallow within the body

cerebral

pertaining to the brain, particularly the cerebrum

cervical

pertaining to the neck or cervix

cilia

small hair like structures

circulatory

pertaining to blood circulation

cloaco

urogenital chamber of birds into which the intestinal urinary and generative canals discharge

coccygeal

tail area

collateral

secondary or accessory

colon

part of the large intestine

connective tissue

tissue specializing in connection and support of body parts

copulatory

pertaining to sexual intercourse

coronary

regarding the heart

cranial

pertaining to the space enclosed by the skull, houses the brain and pituitary gland

cutaneous

relalting to the skin

deciduous

falling out at the end of a stage

diastolic

regarding to the relaxation of the heart muscle, allowing heart chambers to fill with blood

digestive

regarding the conversion of food into chemical substances the body uses

duodenal

pertaining to the duoderum

endocrine

secreting internally, relating to endocrine glands

epidermal

relating to the outer layer of skin

epithelial tissue

tissue that protects lines, or invests body organs

excretory

relating to the discharge of waste

exocrine

external secretion of a gland

extremeties

terminal protions; legs, feet, hooves, paws

fascial

connective tissue membrane

genetic

relating to biological heredity

esophagus

tubular food passage betweenn the neck and stomach

intestinal

pertaining to the large or small intestine

alimentary

pertaining to food or nutrition

arterial

pertaining to arteries or the blood in them

gloss/o

tounge

gynec/o

woman

hepat/o

liver

hist/o

tissue

hydr/o

water

hem/o

blood

chir/o

hand

chol/o

bile

chrondr/o

cartilage

col/o

lower intestine

colp/o

vagina

hyster/o

uterus, womb

ili/o

flank, upper hip bone

irid/o

iris of the eye

labi/o

lip

lapar/o

flank, abdominal wall

laryng/o

windpipe, larynx

lip/o

fat

mast/o

breast

metr/o

uterus

muscul/o

muscle

myel/o

marrow, spinal cord

my/o

muscle

nephr/o

kidney

neur/o

nerve

odont/o

tooth

ophthalm/o

eye

opt/o

eye

orchid/o

testes

oss/i

bone

oste/o

bone

ot/o

ear

ov/i

egg

pharyng/o

pharynx

phleb/o

vein

pleur/o

rib, side of body

pneum/o

lung, air

pod/o

foot

poli/o

gray matter

proct/o

anus, rectum

psych/o

mind

pulm/o

lung

pyel/o

pelvis

ren/i

kidney

sacr/o

sacrum

sangui-

blood

sacr/o

flesh

ser-o

serum, blood

sial/o

salivary glands

somat/o

body

spondyl/o

vertabrea

stomat/o

mouth

thorac/o

chest

throm/o

blood cot, coagulation

trache/o

windpie, trachea

trich/o

hair

vas/o

vessel

ven/o

vein

ventr/o

abdomen

cor/o

pupil of eye

cortic/o

cortex

cost/o

rib

cyst/o

bladder, cyst

cyt/o

cell

dacry/o

tears

ent/i

tooth

dermat/o

skin

dextr/o

right side

encephal/o

brain

enter/o

intestine

fibr/o

fibrous

ac

agriculture canada

al

artificial insemination

BHC

benzene hexachloride

b.i.d

twice a day

c

celcius

Ca., circa

about or approxiamatly

cal., C

small calone

Cal., c

large calone

CNS

central nervous system

cu.

cubic

dr.

drams

EEG

electroencephalogram

e.g.

for example

EKG or ECG

electrocardiogram

i.e.

that is; in other words

I.M.

intramuscular (ly)

I.P.

intraperitoneally

I.U.


internation unit (s)

mA

milliampere (s)

mAs

milliapere- seconds

ME

metablozie energy

M.L.D.

minimum lethal dose

LD50

amount lethal for 50% of the test group

min.

minutes

N.B.

note well

NF

national formulary

NRC

national research cousil

p.

page

pp.

pages

ppb

parts per billion

ppm

parts per million

pt

pints

q.i.d

four times a day

q.s. ad

quantity sufficent to make

q.v.

which see

R

retgen (xray)

RPM

revolutions per minute

sec

seconds

sm.an

small animal

sp.

species

stat. q

immediatly

subcut.

subcutaneously

tbsp.

tablespoon

TDN

total digestible nutrients

t.i.d.

three times a day

tsp

teaspoon

u.

units

u.s.d.a.

united states department of agriculture

u.s.p.

united states pharmacopeia

viz

namely

um

micron 1/1000 milliimeter

inahalator

device that administers medical vapr

kymograph

instrument that measures and records pulse-pressure variations

lancet

wide, two-edged, pointed surgical knife

ligature

nylon wire;orcatgut tied around structures to prevent bleeding

local anesthisia

anesthesia used to numb a specific area without causing loss of conciousness

nebulizer

device that applies a fine mist

opthalmoscope

instrument that directs fine beams of light into eye to examine its interior

probe

thin, flexible, metal rod with a blunt end, used to explore cavities and wounds

proctoscope

hollow tube-shaped instrument for inspection of rectum

respirator

device inflating lungs with mixture of oxygen and air to maintain respiration

cockerel

male chicken younger than one year

cock

male chicken older than one year

cob

male swan

clutch

group of eggs laid at once by a bird

chromosone

bodies within a cell nucleus that store genetic information

chick

young bird, espcially a chicken

capon

neuterd roosters

calf

brovine younger than one year

bullock

casterated bull or steer

bull

male of various mammels, especially cattle

buck

male deer, goat, rabbit,or kangaroo

broody

hen sitting on eggs

brood

offspring from one hatching of birds eggs

polyestrous

having more than one estrous period per year

pen

female swan

ovoviviparous

animals whos eggs develop within the mothers oviduct

oviparous

animals whos eggs develop outside the mothers body

nuptial plumage

brillinat mating season plumage exhibited by some birds, usually males

nest

strucutre made or place chosen for breeding or laying eggs

nanny goat

female goat

monestrous

having one estrus per year

mare

female horse 4 years of older

lamb

young sheep

kid

young goat

jenny

female donkey

jack

male donkey ; jackass

inguinal hernia

protrusion of tissue through inguinal canals of males

hereditary

transmissible from parent to offspring; geneticall determined

aa

equal parts

base-10 mathematics

the metric system forms new units with prefixes denoting mulitplication or division by 10

milligram (mg)

1/1000 gram

centigram (cg)

1/100 gram

kilogram (kg)

1000 grams (2.2046)

gram (g,gm)

weight (0.035)

milliliter (ml)

1/000 liter

liter (l)

capacity (1.057 liquid quarts)

cubic centimeter (cc,cu,cm,cm3)

volume (0.061 cubic inch)

milimeter (mm)

1/000 meter (0.039 inch)

centimeter (cm)

1/100 meter (0.039 inch)

meter (m)

length 39.37 inches

vaccine

artificail immunization agent

zoonosis

disease of animals that can transmitted to humans

toxoplasmosis

a contagious disease of all species caused by toxoplasma gondii

toxic

poisonous

tetnus

acute infectious disease usually introduceed through a wound

symptom

indiciation of the presence of disease

surgery

operative or manual procedure to correct a health condition

superficial

near the surface

specimen

small amount of a body fluid used in laboratory tests

sedative

tranqulizing drug

serology

tests using blood serum

rupture

tearing or breaking apart of tissue

reduction

returning of broken bones to correct position

rabies

acute infectious viral disease of the central nervous system

pyelonephritis

inflammation of the kidney and pelvis caused by bacterial infection

polyunia

excessive urination

polyphagia

excessive appetite

polydipsia

excessive thirst

pneumothorax

air in the pleural cavity

pneumonic pasteurellosis

infection of the lungs; found in cattle

phenyibutazone

reaction to the anti-inflammatory analgesis phenylbutazone toxicity

pathology

the structural and functional signs of disease, or study of its essetnial nature

parasite

organism living on or in another organism

parainfluenza

viral infection of the repiratory tract;part of routine drug vaccination

palpate

examine by touch

neutralize

counteract the effect of

mastitis

inflammation of the breast

malignant catarrhal fever

mucous membrane inflammation;common in cattle

lymphosarcoma

malignant lymph tumor tending to spread freely; common in cattle

luxation

dislocation

leukemia

disease of the white blood cells

leptospirosis

infectious canine disease; part of routine drug vaccinations

immunity

ability to resist disease

hypothyroidism

deficient activity of the thyroid gland

hypnotic

trancelike state produced without drugs; a drug that casues a hypnotic state

hypertrophy

exaggerated growth

hyperthyroidism

excessive funtion of the thyroid gland

hydrothroax

excess fluid in the lining of the lungs

herpes virus

inflammatory virus that reproduces in the cell nucleus

hepatitis

inflammation of the liver

hemophilia

condition of delayed blood clotting

hematocrit

laboratory procedure to determine the percentage of red blood cells in the blood

heimlich maneuver

procedure to remove obstruction from the windpiep of a choking victim

halotosis

bad breath

gastroenteritis

inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines

fracture

breaking bone; rupture

feline urolithiasis

condition in cats; caused by mineral deposits in the urniary tract

feline panleukopenia

viral leukemia of cats, usually fatal

feline infectious

infectiopus inflammation of the peritoneum of cats peritonitits

exogenous

originatiing from outside the organsism

epiphysis

parts of the bone where growth occurs; often a breakage site in young animals

enzootic pneumonia

infection of the lungs found in specific kinds of animals

endotrcheal

placemtn of a tube through the teachea intubation

endogenous

originatin from within the organism

docking

cosmetic surgical removal of a portion of a dogs tail

dissociative agent

anesthetic that chemically disslocates (seperate out) perception of pain

disinfectant

agent that destroys infection

diabetes mellitus

diabetic condtion casued by an inadequate supply of insuline

diabetes insipidus

diabetic condtion caused by pituitary disorder

cystitis

inflammation of the bladder

cropping

cosmetic surgical removal of large portion of a dogs ear

cortisone

anti-inflammatory hormone

convulsion

uncontrolled, violent muscle contractions

compress

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

coma

state of deep unconciousness

colic

acute abdominal oain; common in horses

coagulant

agent that prodduces blood clotting

caridomyopathy

chronic disorder of the heart; common in dogs

canine parvovirus

virus that causes a deadly disease in dogs

canine distemper

viral disease of dogs; marked by fever and respiratory problems

brucellosis

an infection caused by brucella bacteria

biopsy

removal and examnation of tissues for diagnosis

bacteria

microscopic plants, often parasitic and disease causing

avulsion

detacthment or tearing away of a body part

s=atrophic rhinistis

wasting away of mucous membranes or glands

aseptic technique

procedure for preventing infection

artificial respiration

rhythmic forcing of air into lungs

arthritis

joint inflammation

apnea

periodic sensation of breathing

antivenin

substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom

antiseptic

clean; preventing the growth of microorganisms

antigen

substance that stimulates the bodys immune system

dys-

pain, bad

hemi

half

hexa

six

erythro-

red

hyper-

excessive, above

hypo-

below, deficent

leuko-

white

macro-

large

an-

no, not, without

com-

with, together

-plasty

surgical repair

-pathy

disease

-emia

blood condition

-dynia

pain

-oma

tumor or mass

-ia

condition or disease

-ectomy

surgical removal

-malacia

softening

-itis

inflammation

-osis

abnormal conditon

-algia

pain

-megaly

enlargement

biology

the study of living organisms anf like processes

cardi/o

heart

ur/o

urine

urin/o

urine

urethro/o

urethra

uter/o

womb, uterus

cardiac

pertaining to the heart

dental

pertaining to the teeth or dentistry

digital

pertaining to fingers or toes

fecal

pertaining to feces (stool or excermant)

genital

pertaining to the reproductive organs

hormonal

relating to hormones

nerve tissue

tissue that carries nerve impulses

nervous

pertaining to nerves

urinary

pertaining to the system of urine secretion

dent/o

teeth

-opsy

view, vision

dermat/o

skin

gerent/o

old age

gynec/o

female

hemat/o

blood

nephr/o

kidney

opthalm/o

eye

opt/o

eye

rhin/o

nose

psych/o

mind

de-

down, lack of

deci-

one-tenth

ana-

up , apart

brady-

deficent, under

co-

with, together

dia-

through, between, aprt, across, completely

auto-

self

chromo-

color

bi-

two

chloro-

green

anti-

against

cyano-

blue

di-

two

-penia

deficiency

heat

estrus condtion

genetalia

part of the reproductive anatomy

doe

adult female deer or goat

colostrum

protien and antibdy rish milk secreted by the mother after giving birth

cesarean section

removal of unborn young by surgical incision into the uterus

castration

removal of the testicals; neurtering of a male animal

breed (verb)

to supervise the sexual proagation of animals

breed

group of related animals similar enough to produce similar offspring

bitch

female dog

abortion

premature expulsion of a fetus, either by nature or intent

afterbirth

placenta and fetal membranes expelled from uterus in parturtion

xray machine

device that emits radiation and takes diagnostic radiographg photos

topical anesthesia

applied to skin to "numb" a surface area

regional anesthesia

anesthesis applied to a limb or an entire section of the body

inhalent anesthesia

anethesia administered by inhaling

forceps

any various instruments used to grasp and pull objects

drain tube

tube used to drain fulid from inside body

drain

tube or wick used to drain fluid from body cavity to surface

catheter

tube inserted into narrow opening for removal or introduction of fluids

pedal

the foot

extremeties

limbs

digital

fingers or toes

axillary

the armpit area (front leg)

anal

the region of the anus

ur/o

urine

-scopy

visual examination

external

occuring on the outside

enema

injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine

emesis

regurgitation (vomiting)

dyspnea

difficulty breathing

constipation

infrequent, difficult passage of dry feces

catheterization

introduction of a catheter into a body part

anemia

red blood count deficiency

abraison

irritation of skin or mucous membrane

vagina

female passgae for copulation and birthing

-lysis

seperation

-plegia

parylsis

-centesis

punture and aspiration

-rrhexis

breaking open

-graphy

process of recording

-sclerosis

hardening

-pnea

breathing

umbilical cord

vessel connecting the fetus to a placenta

spay

to remove the ovaries and uterus; to neuter a female animal

pup

young dog or seal

pregancy

condition in which offspring develop in the female uterus

placenta

organ within the gravia uterus expelled after birthing

piglet

young pig

parturition

process of giving birth

neuter

removal of reproductive organs

neonate

newborn animal

mongrel

mixed-breed dog; mutt

misscarriage

expulsion of underdeveloped fetus

mammary gland

glands of female mammals that secrete milk affter parturtion

litter

several offspring from one birth; espceially in mammels

kitten

young cat

-rrhage

bursting forth

-rrhea

flow or discharge

-stomy

opening

-lepsy

seizure or attack

-genic

producing, forming

-tomy

incision, cutting

-ic

pertaining to

-ine

pertaining to

-ical

pertaining to

-ular

pertaining to

0

degree

Lg. An

large animal

I.V.

interovenous(ly)

CPR

cardiopulmonary resusitation

smear

material spread on a slide for microscopic examination

radiology

the use of radiant energy (xrays) in diagnosis and treatment

radiograpgh

xray photograpgh

prolapse

slipping of a body part from its usual postiton

lethargic

sluggish

laceration

wound produced by tearing, as opposed to cutting of body tissue

internal

occuring on the inside

inhalent

medication breathed in

-oid

resembling

-plast

cell, living substance

-vorous

eating

-ella

small

a-

no, not, without

-iatric

medical treatment

-ous

characteristic of

-al

pertaining to

-iac

pertaining to

-ac

pertaining to

-ial

pertaining to

-ary

pertaining to

-ar

pertaining to

-eal

pertaining to

anticoagulant

substance that hinders blood clotting

antibody

substance formed by the body to counteract antigens

antibiotic

substance that destroys disease causing bacteria

whelp (verb)

giving birth to , said especially of dogs

whelp (noun)

the young of a dog

wether

neutered ram or billy goat

vixen

female fox

viviparous

giving birth to live young developed in the ueterus

tom

male cat or turkey

stud

male horse used for breeding

steer

neutered bull

stallion

male horse

stag

male deer

squab

fedging pigeon

sow

female pig

sire

male parent of any quadruped, espcially a horse

shoat

pig under 1 year old

rooster

male chicken

ram

male entire, sexually mature sheep (about 6 months of age or older)

queen

mature entire female cat used for breeding

pullet

female chicken younger than one year old

prepuce

protective sheath covering the penis

pouch

fold of skin for carrying young on abdomen of femal marsupial

heifer

young cow

gravid

pregnant; containing developing young

gosling

young goose

gobbler

male turkey

gilt

young female pig

gestation period

time between contreception and birth of an offspring

gene

part of the chromosome carrying information

gelding

neutered male horse

gander

male goose

foal

young or newborn horse

fledgling

young bird just learning to fly

filly

female hosre under 4 years old

fetus

unborn developing animal

fertilization

union of sperm and egg

ewe

female sheep of breeding age

estrus

time of reproductive cycle when the female is receptive to mating

entire

unneutered

embryo

undeveloped fetus; the young in an early stage of development

duckling

young duck

drake

male duck

dam

female parent

cygnet

young swan

cur

mixed-breed dog of value

ow

female of various large animals, espceially cattle

congenital

condidtion at birth but not hereditary

colt

male horse before maturity

boar

male pig

billy goat

male goat

rtificial insemination

introduction of seman into the uterus by other than natural means

alter

to neuter a male animal

albino

genetic trait causing lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and of the eye irises

xyster

surgical instruments for scraping bones

wick

thin, absorbant thread inserted into body caity for drainage

syringe

pistion in tube attatched to hollow needle

surgical staple

device used to close surgical opening without sutures

surgical sponge

soft, sterile material that abosrbs blood and body fluids during surgery

surgical needle

surgical suture

stitches

sterile thread used to close a wound or surgical opening; suture

stethoscope

diaphragm connected to earpices uses to listen to sounds within the body

spirograph

instrument used to record tracing of respiratory movements

sphygmograph

instrument for measuring and recording aterial pulse

speculum

instrument that holds open a cavity, especially a vagin or ear for inspection

respirometer

device used to measure extent of respiration

resuscitator

artificail respiration device that forces oxygen into lungs

retractor

instrument that draws aside edges of skin or tissue to expose operational site

scope

flexible fiber-optic instrument for inspection of body interior

snare

wire noose used for surgical removal of tumors or polyps by the roots

sound

rod-like instrument with curved end, used to explore or dialte body structures