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| Animal Legal Defense Fund | |
| A group of private attorneys who have joined together who all have the common goal of promoting the welfare and right of animals. (Modified: 11/2/1999) | |
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| breeding records | |
| Computerized or paper records that document the aspects of the reproductive life of an animal. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
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| 5 alpha-reductase | |
| An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of testosterone to to dihydrotestosterone. (Modified: 1/12/2001) | |
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| AAEP | |
| American Association of Equine Practitioners (Modified: 12/27/1999) | |
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| AAEZV | |
| American Association of Exotic and Zoo Veterinarians (Modified: 12/27/1999) | |
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| AAFP | |
| American Association of Feline Practitioners (Modified: 12/27/1999) | |
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| AAHA | |
| American Animal Hospital Association (Modified: 12/27/1999) | |
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| ABC | |
| The traditional order of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation: establish an airway, breath for the patient and provide chest compressions for circulation. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
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| ABDF | |
| Animal Disease Biotechnology Facility (Modified: 12/28/1999) | |
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| abdomen | |
| The belly. (Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
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| abdominocentesis | |
| Placing a needle into the abdominal (belly) cavity to check for the presence of abnormal fluid. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| abortion | |
| Premature delivery of a dead fetus. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
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| abrasion | |
| Superficial loss of the epidermis (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| abrasions | |
| Wounds that are not through all the layers of the skin. (Modified: 10/21/1999) | |
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| abscess | |
| An accumulation of pus.
(Modified: 10/14/1999) | |
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| acantholysis | |
| Seperation of the intracellular bridges in the epidermis. Acantholysis is the characteristic histologic lesion of pemphigus leading to formation of clefts within the epidermis (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| acanthosis nigricans | |
| Thickened, lichenified, seborrheic and greasy lesions which begin as small brown patches in the axilla and progresses to involve the hindlegs, chest and flanks. Most frequently seen in Dachshunds, also in Setters, Lhaso apsos, and others. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| acariasis | |
| Infestation with mites. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| accidental host | |
| Humans are not part of the life cycle, they accidentally entered into that organisms life cycle and got the disease. Examples: ringworm, rabies. (Modified: 10/26/1999) | |
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| acetretin | |
| a Retinoids which is a synthetic derivatives of vitamin A.
(Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| acid detergent fiber | Abrev: ADF |
| The amount of residue (primarily cellulose, lignin and variable amounts of silica) left after boiling a feed sample in an acid detergent solution. The ADF value is used to predict the energy content (TDN, NE) of forages. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
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| acne, feline | |
| Lesions seen most often on the chin. Acne may be a manifestation of a keratinization disorder, a primary bacterial infection, dermatophytosis, secondary to allergic skin disease, demodicosis, Malassezia dermatitis, or secondary to systemic disorders. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| acquired | |
| A defect that happens after being born (contrasted to congenital). (Modified: 10/24/2000) | |
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| acral lick dermatitis | |
| Acral pruritic nodules - "Lick granuloma". Lesions caused by chronic licking.
(Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| acronym | |
| Abbreviation for a phrase. MPL is the acronym for master problem list. (Modified: 11/29/1999) | |
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| actinic | |
| The injurious effects of ultraviolet light. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| activated partial thromboplastin time | Abrev: APPT |
| The time it takes for plasma to form a fibrin clot after the addition of calcium and a phospholipid reagent. APPT measures the intrinsic coagulation system. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
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| acute | |
| Single or short term exposure to a poison. Usually results in clinical signs and/or death. (Modified: 10/21/1999) | |
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| acute | |
| The sudden onset of signs of disease. (Modified: 10/14/1999) | |
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| acute renal failure | Abrev: ARF |
| An acute suppression of renal function. The most common causes of ARF are renal ischemia and nephrotoxicity. (Modified: 10/14/1999) | |
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| acute renal failure | Abrev: ARF |
| An acute suppression of renal function. The most common causes of ARF are renal ischemia and nephrotoxicity. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
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| acute tubular necrosis | Abrev: ATN |
| Acute death of the epithelial cells lining the renal tubules due to ischemia or toxins. (Modified: 9/27/1999) | |
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| ACVIM | |
| American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Modified: 12/27/1999) | |
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| ACVS | |
| American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Modified: 12/27/1999) | |
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| ad libitum | Abrev: ad lib |
| Feed offered free-choice, allowing animals to eat as much as they desire. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
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| Addison’s disease | |
| Inadequate production of hormones produced by the adrenal glands. Also known as hypoadrenocorticism.
(Modified: 10/12/1999) | |
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| adenocarcinoma | |
| A form of cancer that occurs in the prostate gland. (Modified: 10/24/2000) | |
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| adhesions | |
| When structures that are not normally bound together become stuck to one another. (Modified: 10/27/2000) | |
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| adhesions | |
| Two surfaces that are stuck together. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
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| adjuvant | |
| A component added to killed vaccines to increase the ability of the vaccine to stimulate an immune response. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
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| adjuvant | |
| A component added to killed vaccines to increase the ability of the vaccine to stimulate an immune response. (Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
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| adjuvants | |
| Aluminum derivatives that are added to killed vaccines to generate more of an immune response than the killed vaccine alone would. (Modified: 10/19/1999) | |
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| adnexa | |
| Structures bound to the skin such as sebaceous and apocrine glands. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| adrenal gland | |
| A gland located close to the kidneys that produces several hormones including cortisol.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| adrenaline | |
| Also known as epinephrine. A hormone that stimulates the heart and increases blood pressure.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| adrenergic | |
| Drugs that mimic the action of the sympathetic nervous system. (Modified: 2/13/2003) | |
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| adrenergic | |
| Drugs that mimic the action of the sympathetic nervous system.
(Modified: 6/19/2003) | |
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| adverse event | |
| Any undesirable occurrence, either injury or death, following the use of an immunobiological product (Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
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| adverse reaction to food | |
| An abnormal clinical response attributed to an ingested food or food product. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| aerobic bacteria | |
| Bacteria that grow only when oxygen is present. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| age specific data base | |
| The minimum amount of information that is planned to be collected on all patients of a certain age; for example pediatric or geriatric databases. (Modified: 10/20/2000) | |
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| agglutination | |
| An abnormal clumping of red blood cells. Often seen in patients with immune-mediated anemia.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| agonist | |
| A drug which when attached to a receptor causes an effect.
(Modified: 6/19/2003) | |
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| agonist | |
| A drug which when attached to a receptor causes an effect. (Modified: 2/13/2003) | |
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| AIDS defining diseases | |
| If a person is HIV+ and is diagnoses with one of several disease conditions, by definition the person has AIDS. Included among the AIDS defining diseases are several zoonotic diseases (toxoplasmosis, cryptosporidiosis). (Modified: 10/26/1999) | |
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| alanine aminotransferase | Abrev: ALT (SALT) |
| Also known as serum alanine aminotransferase (SALT). An enzyme found in hepatocytes (liver cells) released with cellular injury including cellular hypoxia. (Modified: 9/16/2003) | |
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| albumin | |
| A small protein in blood that acts like a “sponge” to keep fluid within the blood vessels. If albumin is low, fluid leaks out of the blood vessels and causes edema.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| aldosterone | |
| A hormone produced by the adrenal gland that is responsible for salt and water balance in the body.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| alimentary | |
| Another term for the gut or intestinal tract. The alimentary tract runs from the mouth, through the esophagus to the stomach, duodenum, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| alkaline phosphatase | Abrev: AP SAP |
| Also known as serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP). An enzyme found in many tissues but most often elevated in serum in response to cholestasis, bone remodeling or glucocorticoid excess. (Modified: 9/16/2003) | |
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| all in, all out management system | |
| A management system where the entire population is removed from a single area, the area is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, and then the pigs are moved back in. (Modified: 11/10/1999) | |
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| allergic contact dermatitis | Abrev: ACD |
| Dermatitis caused by caustic or irritating substances. No prior sensitization is required. (Modified: 2/15/2001) | |
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| allodynia | |
| Pain from a stimulus that would normally be non-painful. (Modified: 6/19/2003) | |
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| alopecia | |
| Loss of hair. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| alopecia | |
| Loss of hair. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| aluminum hydroxide | |
| An adjuvant which is a common component of killed vaccines, included to increase the ability of the vaccine to stimulate an immune response. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
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| aluminum hydroxide | |
| An adjuvant which is a common component of killed vaccines, included to increase the ability of the vaccine to stimulate an immune response. (Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
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| alveolus | |
| Microscopic sac-like structures within the lung. The airways terminate in these sac-like structures. When blood in the lung contacts the alveoli, the blood takes up oxygen and empties waste gases that will be removed during breathing.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| American Animal Hospital Association | Abrev: AAHA |
| An international association of over 17,000 veterinary care providers who treat companion animals. The association was established in 1933. Over 2,800 veterinary hospitals voluntarily participate in the AAHA hospital evaluation program. (Modified: 10/19/2000) | |
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| amino acids | |
| Nitrogen-containing compounds that are the building blocks from which protein are made. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
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| amiodarone | |
| A class III antiarrhythmic drug. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
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| amitraz | |
| Mitaban® (Pharmacia). A treatment for demodectic mange. Mechanism of action is unknown, probably a monamine oxidase inhibitor.
(Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| amlodipine | |
| A long-acting calcium channel blocker that is the drug of choice for management of hypertension in cats. (Modified: 5/23/2000) | |
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| amnion | |
| The inner most layer of the membrane surrounding the embryo in the uterus. The sac formed by this membrane contains amniotic fluid. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
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| amniotic vesicle | |
| Another name for the embryonic vesicle. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
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| amphotericin B | |
| Systemic antifungal drug. (Modified: 2/15/2001) | |
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| amylase | |
| An enzyme produced by the pancreas that contributes to digestion of food. Lack of amylase results in a large amount of greasy stool being passed.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| amylopectin | |
| A branched chain of glucose molecules. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
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| anaerobic bacteria | |
| A bacteria that grows only when oxygen is not present.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| anagen | |
| The phase of the hair cycle during with the hair is synthesized. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| analgesia | |
| Refers to the absence of pain
in the presence of stimuli that would be
expected to be painful. In clinical practice we use the term analgesia to mean a reduction in pain
(Modified: 6/19/2003) | |
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| analgesic | |
| A drug administered to reduce the perception of pain. (Modified: 2/13/2003) | |
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| analgesic | |
| A drug given to reduce pain.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| anamnestic response | |
| The body's more rapid hummoral immunity response when it is infected with a pathogen it has encounted before. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| anamnestic response | |
| The memory of immune cells which allows for more rapid and intense production of antibodt the second time a host animal sees an antgen. Also called a secondary immune response. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
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| anaphylaxis | |
| A severe hypersensitivity reaction often resulting in bronchoconstriction and hypotension. (Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
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| anaphylaxis | |
| A severe hypersensitivity reaction often resulting in bronchoconstriction and hypotension. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
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| ancylostomiasis | |
| Hookworm dermatitis.The etiological agents are migrating 3rd stage larvae of Ancylostoma canium or Uncinaria stenocephala. (Modified: 2/15/2001) | |
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| anemia | |
| Anemia is a decrease in PCV or hemoglobin resulting in decreased oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.
(Modified: 11/30/1999) | |
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| anemia | |
| A low red blood cell count.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| anesthesia | |
| Loss of sensation induced by a drug. This can be loss of sensation in a body part which is called local anesthesia or loss of consciousness with general anesthesia. (Modified: 12/22/1999) | |
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| animal reservoir | |
| An animal with an inapparent infection that is also transmitting the agent. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| animal rights | |
| A ideology defined by the belief that in addition to meeting the basic needs of an animal, taking into account their species specific behaviors and some other criteria, society has a moral obligation to make sure that those animals are appropriately cared for and handled. (Modified: 11/2/1999) | |
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| Animal Welfare Information Center | |
| A federally funded group that was originally set up with the Health Research Information Act (1985) and part of that was to mandate the Animal Welfare Information Center place to go and look for alternatives to the use of animals in research. All of the Animal Welfare Information Center documents are public access and can be accessed on the web. (Modified: 11/2/1999) | |
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| animal well being | |
| A state in which the animal is existing with in a range of acceptable environmental and psychological specifications. (Modified: 11/2/1999) | |
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| animals rights | |
| A belief in the total elimination of use of animals in our society, period. Human life is equated to animal life. (Modified: 10/26/1999) | |
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| anisocoria | |
| Pupils that are unequal in size. The problem may be caused by diseases of the eye or the nerves to the eyes. (Modified: 10/22/1999) | |
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| anisocoria | |
| Unequal size of the pupils.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| anisocoria | |
| Unequal pupil size.
(Modified: 4/18/2001) | |
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| anisocytosis | |
| Varied sizes of red blood cells. May be an indicator of regenerative anemia. (Modified: 11/30/1999) | |
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| anorexia | |
| Lack of appetite. (Modified: 2/28/2001) | |
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| anorexia | |
| Lack of appetite. May be partial or total. (Modified: 11/30/1999) | |
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| anorexia | |
| Lack of appetite.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| antagonist | |
| A drug which when attached to a receptor blocks the receptor from being stimulated by an agonist drug. (Modified: 2/13/2003) | |
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| antagonist | |
| A drug which when attached to a receptor blocks the receptor from being stimulated by an agonist drug.
(Modified: 6/19/2003) | |
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| anterior chamber | |
| Space between the cornea and iris and filled with aqueous. (Modified: 4/17/2001) | |
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| anterior uveitis | |
| Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body. (Modified: 4/18/2001) | |
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| anthelmetics | |
| Medications given to remove or kill worms. Also called wormers.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| anthropomorphism | |
| Projecting human needs or wants on to an animal. (Modified: 10/26/1999) | |
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| antibiotic | |
| A class of drug usually produced by living organisms (molds, bacteria or green plants), which can inhibit or kill undesirable bacteria. Example: penicillin. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
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| antibiotics | |
| Drugs that kill bacteria, but not viruses.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| antibody | |
| A protein produced by the immune system to protect the body from disease caused by infectious agents (bacteria, viruses). (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| antibody | |
| A protein referred to as immunoglobulin and is derived from lymphocytes originating from the bone marrow (B cells). This form of immunity is essential for extracellular pathogens. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| anticoagulants | |
| Drugs that reduce the ability of the blood to clot. Also called blood thinners.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| anticonvulsant | |
| Drugs administered to reduce seizures.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| antidiuretic hormone | Abrev: ADH |
| A hormone produced in the brain that acts on the kidney causing it to save water and to produce less urine. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| antidiuretic hormone | Abrev: ADH |
| A hormone produced in the brain that acts on the kidney causing it to save water and to produce concentrated urine. The abbreviation ADH also stands for alcohol dehydrogenase.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| antidiuretic hormone | Abrev: ADH |
| A hormone produced by the hypothalmus and stored in the pituitary gland. ADH regulates the ability of the collecting ducts of the kidneys to reabsorb water. In the absence of ADH the animal voids large amount of urine. (Modified: 11/29/1999) | |
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| antiemetics | |
| Drugs administered to reduce vomiting.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| antifungal | |
| A drug used in the treatment of a disease caused by a fungus. (Modified: 4/21/2001) | |
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| antigen | |
| A foreign protein that stimulates the body’s immune system to produce antibodies.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| antigen | |
| A substance that can induce an immune response. (Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
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| antigen | |
| A substance that can induce an immune response. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
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| antipyretics | |
| Drugs that suppress a fever in an attempt to bring the temperature to normal.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| antiseptic | |
| A mild disinfectant used on living tissues. (Modified: 10/14/1999) | |
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| antiseptic | |
| A mild disinfectant used on living tissues
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| anus | |
| The muscular tissue at the end of the rectum that keeps stool in the rectum until the animal defecates. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| aqueous | |
| The clear liquid produced by the cells of the ciliary body which fills the anterior chamber (between the cornea and iris) and the posterior chamber (between the iris and lens).
(Modified: 4/17/2001) | |
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| arrested development | |
| The parasites "hibernate" in the host as a fourth stage larva, and then in spring, they come out. (Modified: 10/26/1999) | |
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| arrhythmia | |
| An abnormal heart rhythm. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| arrhythmia | |
| Any variation from the normal rhythm of the heart beat. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
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| arteries | |
| Blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the organs and tissues. Arteries contain more oxygen and nutrients than veins and are under higher pressure.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| arthritis | |
| Inflammation of the joints. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| artificial insemination | Abrev: AI |
| The female is artifically inseminated with the males sperm, breeding does not take place. (Modified: 11/2/1999) | |
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| artificial insemination | |
| Deposition of bull semen in the reproductive tract of the cow as means of impregnation. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
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| artificial insemination | Abrev: AI |
| Instilling semen into the female reproductive tract by a method other than natural breeding. (Modified: 2/28/2001) | |
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| artificial vagina | Abrev: AV |
| A rubber cone attached to a collection tube that is used to collect semen. (Modified: 10/24/2000) | |
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| ARU | |
| Animal Resources Unit (Modified: 12/27/1999) | |
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| as fed basis | |
| An expression of feed nutrient content with moisture included. Nutrient content on an "as fed" basis is always lower than on a "dry matter" basis. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
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| ascites | |
| The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Some define ascites as fluid of any type including blood, bile and other exudates. Others define ascites as including only pure transudates. (Modified: 11/29/1999) | |
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| ascites | |
| The accumulation of fluid in the abdominal (peritoneal)(belly) cavity.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| ash | |
| The inorganic mineral elements of animals and plants, determined by burning off the organic matter and weighing the residue (ash). (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
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| aspiration | |
| Inhaling food or other materials into the airways.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| aspiration | |
| Inhaling foreign debris. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
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| assessment | |
| Your interpretation of patient data. For example what is the significance of nucleated RBCs. (Modified: 10/20/2000) | |
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| asystole | |
| Cardiac arrest. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
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| ataxia | |
| Incoordination or abnormal gait.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| atopy | |
| Allergic inhalant dermatitis or atopic dermatitis. Allergens are true antigens which are usually inhaled or penetrate the skin as complete allergens or haptens. Allergens may also be ingested or injected. (Modified: 2/15/2001) | |
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| atresia | |
| Regressing or shrinking in size (Modified: 7/3/2001) | |
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| atria | |
| The heart has 4 chambers; the two chambers that make up the top of the heart are the atria. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| atropine | |
| A parasympatholytic drug which competitivly blocks acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors and increases sinus node automaticity and atrial-ventricular conduction resulting in an increase in heart rate. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
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| attack Rate | |
| The proportion of a defined population affected during an outbreak. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| attack rate | |
| The proportion of a defined population affected during an outbreak. Since the attack rate is based only on new cases of disease, it is comparable to incidence. (Modified: 7/19/1999) | |
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| attenuation | |
| The reduction in virulence of an infectious agent. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
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| attenuation | |
| The reduction in virulence of an infectious agent. (Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
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| auscultation | |
| To listen with a stethoscope. The heart and lung sounds are heard by auscultation. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| autoimmunity | |
| T-cells start killing normal cells in the body. (Modified: 10/19/1999) | |
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| autoimmunity | |
| Producing an immune response against normal or altered body components. (Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
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| autoimmunity | |
| Producing an immune response against normal or altered body components. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
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| available protein | |
| The portion of the crude protein that can be used by the animal. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
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| average daily gain | Abrev: ADG |
| The average daily liveweight increase of a growing animal; usually expressed in kg, g or lb./day. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
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| AVMA | |
| American Veterinary Medical Association (Modified: 12/27/1999) | |
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| AVSAB | |
| American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior (Modified: 12/27/1999) | |
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| azathioprine | |
| Imuran®-Burroughs Wellcome. An immunosuppressive drug used in cancer chemotherapy and in treatment of immune mediated diseases. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
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| azoospermia | |
| The complete absence of sperm in an ejaculate. (Modified: 10/27/2000) | |
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| azoospermia | |
| The complete absence of sperm in the ejaculate. (Modified: 1/12/2001) | |
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| azotemia | |
| An increase in nitrogen containing waste products in the blood. Azotemia may be pre-renal, renal or post-renal. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
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| azotemia | |
| The increase of waste products in the bloodstream due to kidney failure.
(Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| azotemia | |
| An increase in nitrogen containing waste products in the blood. Azotemia may be pre-renal, renal or post-renal. (Modified: 9/27/1999) | |
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| B-cell | |
| A population of lymphocytes that produces antibody which provides humoral immunity. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
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| B-cells | |
| This cell population is derived directly from the bone marrow and is important because it gives rise to antibodies (humoral immunity). (Modified: 10/19/1999) | |
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| bacteremia | |
| Bacteria in the blood. (Modified: 10/19/1999) | |
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| bacteremias | |
| A bacterial population in the blood. (Modified: 11/15/1999) | |
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| bacteria | |
| Microscopic organisms that may be normal or may cause disease. The healthy body normally contains some bacteria. (Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
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| bacterial or prokaryotes | |
| Single celled organisms without a true nucleus. (Modified: 10/15/1999) | |
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| bacterin | |
| A vaccine made from a bacteria.
(Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
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| bacterin | |
| A vaccine containing killed bacteria. (Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
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| bacterin | |
| A vaccine containing killed bacteria. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
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| bacteriocidal | |
| Kills bacteria (Modified: 7/19/1999) | |
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| bacteriocide | |
| A substance that kills bacteria. (Modified: 10/14/1999) | |
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| bacteriostat | |
| A substance that inhibits or retards bacterial growth. (Modified: 10/14/1999) | |
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| bacteriostatic | |
| Inhibits or retards bacterial growth (Modified: 7/19/1999) | |
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| balanced ration | |
| A 24-hour feed allowance that provides an animal with appropriate amounts and proportions of all nutrients required for a given level of performance. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
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| balanoposthitis | |
| Inflammation of the penis (balanitis) and prepuce (posthitis). (Modified: 9/8/2000) | |
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| basal fluid loss | |
| The basal fluid loss is the typical loss of fluids by both insensible and sensible routes. For a normal adult dog or cat, the net basal loss is about 20-30 ml/lb/day.
(Modified: 11/29/1999) | |
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| batch furrow system | |
| A management system where pigs are raised in batches from piglets to market hogs and as they mature the raising area they left is cleaned, disinfected, and left vacant until the next batch of pigs is purchased. (Modified: 11/10/1999) | |
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| BCU | |
| Biomedical Communications Unit (Modified: 12/27/1999) | |
|
| benign | |
| A cancer that has low possibility of spread to other parts of the body.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| benign | |
| Not malignant. Sometimes taken to mean noncancerous although some cancers are called benign if they do not spread to other parts of the body. (Modified: 10/24/2000) | |
|
| benign prostate hypertrophy | Abrev: BPH |
| A condition in which the prostate gland enlarges under the influence of sex hormones. BPH can lead to infection of the prostate gland. (Modified: 10/24/2000) | |
|
| benign prostatic hypertrophy | Abrev: BPH |
| Prostatic enlargement that occurs under the influence of testosterone. The dog may be asymtomatic or have signs of infertility, urinary tract infection or straining to defecate. (Modified: 1/12/2001) | |
|
| benzoyl peroxide | |
| Topical antibacterial agent svailable as a gel and shampoo. (Modified: 2/15/2001) | |
|
| bi-parietal diameter | |
| The diameter of the skull as determined using ultrasound. This diameter can be used to determine age of the fetus. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
|
| bicarbonate precursors | |
| Bicarbonate precursors are converted by the liver to bicarbonate and include
Acetate,
Gluconate,
Lactate, and
Citrate.
(Modified: 11/30/1999) | |
|
| bilateral | |
| Involving both sides. (Modified: 10/27/2000) | |
|
| bile | |
| A yellow fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder that helps in the digestion of fats.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| bile acids | |
| Substances produces by the liver and secreted in the bile that aid digestion.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| bilirubin | |
| A substance produced when old red blood cells are destroyed in the body. Abnormal amounts of bilirubin cause jaundice and are caused by breakdown of large numbers of red blood cells or by disease of the liver or gall bladder.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| biopsy | |
| To take a small sample of an organ for microscopic examination. (Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| biopsy | |
| Obtaining a piece of tissue for analysis using a specialized needle or a scalpel balde. (Modified: 10/2/2000) | |
|
| biopsy | |
| Obtaining a sample of tissue for microscopic analysis. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
|
| bitch | |
| Another term for female dog.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| bladder | |
| The sac-like structure, which holds urine until the urine can be passed.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| blepharitis | |
| Inflammation of the eyelids. (Modified: 4/18/2001) | |
|
| blepharospasm | |
| Squinting. (Modified: 4/18/2001) | |
|
| blephrospasm | |
| Spasms of the eyelids. (Modified: 5/25/2000) | |
|
| blister | |
| A thin walled structure containing fluid or air such as vesicles and bullae. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
|
| blue eye | |
| A post vaccination adverse event that had been reported by veterinarians vaccinating dogs with the modified-live canine adenovirus-1 vaccine (CAV-1).
(Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
|
| blue eye | |
| A post vaccination adverse event that had been reported by veterinarians vaccinating dogs with the modified-live canine adenovirus-1 vaccine (CAV-1). (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
|
| boar | |
| an uncastrated male swine (Modified: 6/14/2007) | |
|
| body condition score | Abrev: BCS |
| A score based on a scale from 1 to 5 that asseses the amount of body fat on an animal. One is emaciated, three is ideal, and five is obese. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| body condition score | |
| A score based on a scale of 1 to 5 that ranks the fatness of the animal. One is the thinest and five is the fatest. (Modified: 11/2/1999) | |
|
| bolus | |
| The rapid administration of a fluid or drug over a short time period. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
|
| bone marrow | |
| The soft center of bones. Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| bony orbit | |
| The bony fossa within the skull separating the eyes from the cranial cavity (Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
|
| brachiocephalic | |
| A short skull. Used to describe breeds such as Pugs, Bulldogs and Pekingnese dogs. (Modified: 5/25/2000) | |
|
| bradycardia | |
| An abnormally slow heart rate. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
|
| bradycardia | |
| A slow heart rate.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| breech | |
| Area around the tail and back of hind legs. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| breech | |
| Birth presentation with the buttocks first. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
|
| breeding soundness examination | Abrev: BSE |
| A series of diagnostic tests performed on a male animal in order to evaluate his capabilities as a stud. The results of the tests are typically recorded in a standardized fashion on a specific form. (Modified: 10/2/2000) | |
|
| breeding soundness examination | Abrev: BSE |
| A series of diagnostic tests performed on a male animal in order to evaluate his capabilities as a stud. The results of the tests are typically recorded in a standardized fashion on a specific form. (Modified: 9/1/2000) | |
|
| bretylium | |
| A drug which diminishes the release of norepinephrine from nerve endings with chronic oral dosing. It is used in treatment of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
|
| broken mouth | |
| A term describing a sheep who has lost one or more of its permanent incisors. (Modified: 2/14/2000) | |
|
| bronchi and bronchiole | |
| Small tubular structures that lead from the trachea to the microscopic sac-like structures, alveoli, in the lungs.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| bronchoscope | |
| A stiff or flexible tube with a light that is used to look inside the airways.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| bronchoscopy | |
| Using a bronchoscope to look inside the trachea and large bronchi.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| buffer | |
| A substance used in livestock rations to help resist changes in the acidity of the digestive tract. Examples: sodium bicarbonate, bentonite. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| bulbourethral glands | |
| An accessory sex gland of the male. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
|
| bulbus glandis | |
| The rounded base of the penis. (Modified: 10/24/2000) | |
|
| bulk tank | |
| A refrigerated milk storage tank for each dairy herd. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
|
| bullous pemphigoid | |
| An immune mediated skin disease in which autoantibodies are directed against antigens in basement membrane zone.
(Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
|
| bullous retinal detachment | |
| The retina has detached from all points of contact except for around the periphery and at the optic disk. (Modified: 5/22/2000) | |
|
| buphthalmos | |
| Enlarged eye caused by glaucoma. (Modified: 5/25/2000) | |
|
| buretrol | |
| Buretrols are small plastic cylinders that are filled from a stock bottle, or bag, of fluids. It is much easier to see the residual volume of fluid in a rigid sided container than a flexible container. (Modified: 11/30/1999) | |
|
| butterfly catheter | |
| A style of catheter that has a rigid needle attached to a plastic finger grip that looks like "wings" and then attached to a short piece of flexible tubing. (Modified: 11/30/1999) | |
|
| byproduct | |
| Feeds produced as a result of industrial manufacturing, plant or animal processing. Examples: distillers grains, beet pulp, meat and bone meal, fish meal. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| CAB | |
| A new order of CPR in which chest compressions are first applied to cause circulation of blood, the an airway for breathing is established. Used more commonly in humans and originated due to concerns of transmission of infectious diseases. In animals consider this order if the arrest is witnessed and it is known that the patient does not have underlying respiratory disease. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
|
| cachexia | |
| Very thin, a synonym for emaciation.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| Caesarian section | Abrev: c-sxn |
| Surgical removal of babies. (Modified: 2/28/2001) | |
|
| Caesarian section | Abrev: C-section |
| Surgical procedure to delivery fetuses. (Modified: 1/12/2001) | |
|
| Caesarian section | Abrev: C-section |
| Performing abdominal surgery to remove a fetus from the mother. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
|
| calcinosis cutis | |
| Hard crusts or white plaques in the skin of some patients with hyperadrenocorticism. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
|
| calcitriol | |
| The active form of 1, 25 dihydroxycholecalciferol (vitamin D). Can be exogenously administered to patients with chronic renal failure to suppress PTH secretion by the parathyroid glands with reversal of some of the clinical manifestations and possibly a resultant slowing of the rate of progression of renal dysfunction. (Modified: 8/9/2004) | |
|
| calcium channel blocker | |
| These drugs inhibit the movement of calcium ion across cell membranes. Calcium channel blockers are used in the treatment of certain heart conditions. In CPR, they may be used after resusitation to protect the heart from the effects of calcium administered during CPR. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
|
| calculi | |
| Stones in the kidney, urinary bladder or occasionally gall bladder.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| Calf Hutch | |
| Individual housing unit for young calves, assists in blocking transmission of disease. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| calf starter | |
| Grain based mixes fed to young calves.
(Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| California Mastitis Test or Wisconsin Mastitis Test | Abrev: CMT/WMT |
| CMT is a cowside test that crudely measures the milk somatic cell count as a screen for subclinical mastitis. The WMT is a laboratory procedure which is a more precise measure of somatic cell count, although it is not as precise as a direct count. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| calipers | |
| A device used to measure the diameter of the testes. (Modified: 10/24/2000) | |
|
| callus | |
| Hypertrophy of the stratum corneum especially over pressure points such as the elbow. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
|
| calorie | Abrev: kcal |
| A measure of energy; usually expressed as kilocalorie (kcal) or megacalorie (Mcal). 1 cal = the amount of energy required to increase the temperature of 1 g of water 1 degree C. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| calving interval | |
| The time between one calving and the next. Should not exceed 13 months. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| camelids | |
| Camelids are a large family including Old World camelids: camels and the bactrians, which are two-humped camels, and the New World camelids, llamas and alpacs (Modified: 7/2/2001) | |
|
| canine | |
| A synonym for dog. (Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| canine adenovirus 1 | Abrev: CAV-1 |
| The causative agent of infectious canine hepatitis. (Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
|
| canine adenovirus 1 | Abrev: CAV-1 |
| The causative agent of infectious canine hepatitis. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
|
| canine adenovirus 2 | Abrev: CAV-2 |
| One of the agents causing "kennel cough". Also protects against CAV-1 (infectious canine hepatitis) when included in vaccines. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
|
| canine adenovirus 2 | Abrev: CAV-2 |
| One of the agents causing "kennel cough". Also protects against CAV-1 (infectious canine hepatitis) when included in vaccines. (Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
|
| canine eosinophilic granuloma | |
| Possibly a hypersensitivity reaction resulting in oral lesions in young, Siberian Husky dogs.
(Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
|
| canthus | |
| corner of the eye (medial and lateral). (Modified: 5/25/2000) | |
|
| caprine | |
| Goat. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
|
| caprine arthritis-encephalitis | Abrev: CAE |
| A disease characterized by the development of chronic arthritis and debility. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| carbohydrates | |
| Major energy providing substrates including starches, sugars, cellulose and hemicellulose. All carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, and are usually divided into two fractions - structural (fibre) and non-structural (sugars and starches). (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| carbonic anhydrase | |
| An enzyme located in the eye and in the kidney tubules that is important in reabsorbing bicarbonate (kidney) and in the active secretion of aqueous in the eye. (Modified: 5/23/2000) | |
|
| carbonic anhydrase inhibitor | |
| A drug that interfers with the action of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase. e.g. acetozolamide, dorzolamide (Truceopt). These drugs are used to reduce aqueous production in animals with glaucoma. (Modified: 5/23/2000) | |
|
| carbuncle | |
| Multiple cutaneous abscesses that are connected by sinuses. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
|
| carcinoma | |
| A type of cancer originating from epithelial cells. Example squamous cell carcinoma originates from cells of the skin and mouth, transitional cell carcinoma originates from the cells of the bladder.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| cardiac | |
| A synonym for heart.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| cardiac pump theory | |
| In CPR, when the chest is compressed the heart underneath the chest wall is directly compressed as well, squeezing blood out into the major blood vessels so it can return to the heart and then go to the brain. CPR in animals weighing less than 7 kg is probably using the cardiac pump theory. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
|
| cardiomyopathy | |
| A disease of the heart muscle. Weak heart muscle cannot pump blood normally.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| cardiopulmonary resuscitation | Abrev: CPR |
| A life saving procedure that includes the external compression of the chest wall to stimulate blood flow and breathing (by mouth to mouth or other methods) to provide oxygen. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
|
| cardiovascular | |
| The organ system that includes the heart and blood vessels.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| carrier | |
| An animal who harbors an infectious agent but is not showing signs of disease. (Modified: 2/13/2003) | |
|
| cast | |
| Condition where full wooled sheep gets on its back and is unable to rise. Cast ewes are old ewes that are culled from the flock. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| castration | |
| A synonym for neutering the male animal by removal of the testicles.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| castration | |
| Another term for neutering a male animal by removal of the testes. (Modified: 10/24/2000) | |
|
| catagen | |
| The transition phase of the hair cycle between growth (anagen) and cessation of growth (telogen). (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
|
| cataract | |
| Abnormal cloudiness of the lens of the eye.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| cataract | |
| Any opacity of the lens from a dot to complete lens opacification. (Modified: 4/17/2001) | |
|
| caudal | |
| Toward the tail or rear of the animal. (Modified: 7/3/2001) | |
|
| caudal | |
| Refers to the rear or in a direction toward the rear of the animal. For example the abdomen is more caudal than the chest. The opposite term is cranial meaning closer to the head of the animal.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| cell mediated immunity | Abrev: CMI |
| Immunity mediated via lymphocytes and macrophages. (Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
|
| cell mediated immunity | Abrev: CMI |
| Immunity mediated via lymphocytes and macrophages. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
|
| cellular immunity | |
| Immunity due to macrophages and natural killer cells attacking any antigen. It is not specific to one antigen. (Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| central venous catheter | |
| A long catheter with its tip placed in a large diameter vein such as jugular catheter, or a long, lateral saphenous catheter. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
|
| central venous pressure | Abrev: CVP |
| Central venous pressure measures the ability of the right heart to accommodate the fluid load presented to it. Normal animals have a central venous pressure of less than 5 cm of water. Assuming there are no clots in the IV catheter, central venous pressures repeatedly above 10 cm of water are indicative of impending onset of edema and fluid overload. Measurement of central venous pressure requires a central catheter (jugular catheter) be in place. CVP readings can be influenced by catheter position and patency. (Modified: 11/30/1999) | |
|
| cerebellum | |
| A smaller portion of the brain responsible for balance.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| cerebrum | |
| The major portion of the brain.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| cerumen | |
| Waxy secretion of the apocrine glands of the ear. (Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
|
| ceruminolytic agents | |
| Agents that loosen and dissolve ear wax. Includes dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, squalene, propylene glycol, carbamide peroxide, and others.
(Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
|
| cervicitis | |
| Inflammation of the cervix. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
|
| cervix | |
| The neck of the uterus. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
|
| cervix | |
| Part of the female reproductive tract located between the vagina and uterus. (Modified: 2/28/2001) | |
|
| cestodes | |
| Tape worms. (Modified: 10/26/1999) | |
|
| chaff | |
| Husks or other seed coverings and other plant parts separated from seed during harvest or processing. (Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| Chediak - Higashi syndrome | |
| A macrophage deficiency. (Modified: 10/19/1999) | |
|
| cheloid | |
| A type of hypertrophied scar. (Modified: 10/21/1999) | |
|
| chemical defibrillator | |
| In the absence of an electrical defibrillator machine, certain drugs may be used in an attempt to reverse the cardiac arrhythmia of atrial fibrillation. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
|
| chemosis | |
| Edema of the conjunctiva.
(Modified: 4/18/2001) | |
|
| chemotherapy | |
| Drugs used in the treatment of cancer.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| cherry eye | |
| Prolapse of the third eyelid gland.
(Modified: 4/18/2001) | |
|
| chiggers | |
| Common name for Trombiculidiasis.
(Modified: 2/15/2001) | |
|
| chlorhexidine | |
| Novalsan. Antibacterial, antifungal, and viricidal. Use primarily as soaks or in conjunction with whirlpool therapy.
(Modified: 2/15/2001) | |
|
| chlorpheniramine | |
| An antihistamine. (Modified: 2/15/2001) | |
|
| choanal atresia | |
| A failure of a seperation to form between the nasal cavity and the nasopharnyx. A common birth defect in the crias. (Modified: 2/14/2000) | |
|
| cholangitis | |
| Inflammation of the gallbladder.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| chorioditis | |
| Inflammation of the choroid. (Modified: 4/18/2001) | |
|
| chorioretinitis | |
| Inflammation affecting the choroid and retina causing choroidal, +/- retinal, blood vessels to become leaky and either transudative fluid or exudative fluid and cells to leak into the space between the choroid and retina, elevating the retina. (Modified: 4/17/2001) | |
|
| choroid | |
| The posterior uvea lying between the sclera and retina, and joining the ciliary body anteriorly. The choroid provides nutrition to the outer layers of the retina and contains the tapetum. (Modified: 4/17/2001) | |
|
| chronic | |
| A disease or condition that has been present for several weeks or longer.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| chronic | |
| Exposure to the poison occurs over a period of weeks, months, or years; onset of signs may be sudden and dramatic, or can be insidious like a slow loss in body condition or reduced productivity. (Modified: 10/21/1999) | |
|
| chronic interstital nephritis | Abrev: CIN |
| Chronic interstitial nephritis (CIN) is similar to the term end stage renal disease (ESRD) in that it is a non specific histologic finding on renal biopsy and may be the end result of renal disease of any etiology.
(Modified: 9/27/1999) | |
|
| chronic interstital nephritis | Abrev: CIN |
| Chronic interstitial nephritis (CIN) is similar to the term end stage renal disease (ESRD) in that it is a non specific histologic finding on renal biopsy and may be the end result of renal disease of any etiology. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
|
| chronic renal disease | Abrev: CRD |
| Irreversible renal disease caused by damage to a large part of both kidneys. Two thirds of both kidneys must be damaged before the animal loses the ability to concentrate and dilute urine and 75% of both kidneys must be destroyed before azotemia is observed. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
|
| chronic renal disease | Abrev: CRD |
| Irreversible renal disease caused by damage to a large part of both kidneys. Two thirds of both kidneys must be damaged before the animal loses the ability to concentrate and dilute urine and 75% of both kidneys must be destroyed before azotemia is observed. (Modified: 9/27/1999) | |
|
| chronological records | |
| Records that are organized by arranging all the data in the record in the order in which it was collected. (Modified: 10/20/2000) | |
|
| chrysotherapy | |
| Gold salt therapy used in treatment of immune mediated disorders. Solganol®-Schering Co.
(Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
|
| cilia | |
| Eyelashes (Modified: 4/18/2001) | |
|
| ciliary body | |
| The section of uvea between the iris and choroid. It functions to produce aqueous and is the site of attachment for the lens zonules. Contraction of the ciliary body muscle results in lens accommodation for focusing.
(Modified: 4/17/2001) | |
|
| cirrhosis | |
| Scar tissue in the liver. Severe cirrhosis causes liver failure.
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| clean wool | |
| Wool after it has been "scoured" to remove the above materials.
(Modified: 2/11/2000) | |
|
| clear media | |
| Includes the aqueous, lens and vitreous.
(Modified: 4/17/2001) | |
|
| clemastine | |
| Tavist an over the counter antihistamine.
(Modified: 2/15/2001) | |
|
| clinical study | |
| A clinical study or clinical trial is a test of a new drug or procedure that is being evaluated for effectiveness in animals with naturally occurring disease. In some cases the effectiveness of the new drug or procedure is compared with currently available treatments. (Modified: 4/24/2000) | |
|
| Clinimix™ | |
| A pre-made solution used in partial parenteral solution. (Modified: 5/19/2003) | |
|
| clone | |
| The progeny of a single cell. (Modified: 2/10/2003) | |
|
| clone | |
| The progeny of a single cell. (Modified: 4/16/2001) | |
|
| clostridium | |
| A group of bacteria that produce spores. One type of clostridium causes tetanus.
(Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
|
| cognitive-evaluative dimension of pain | |
| This relates to prior experience, level of anxiety, and conditioned responses that arise from the cerebral cortex and their influence on response to pain.
(Modified: 6/19/2003) | |
|
| cold hemagglutination disease | Abrev: CHD |
| A form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia in which there is formation of cold acting anti-erythrocyte antibodies (IgM)resulting in agglutination of red cells in areas exposed to cold surface temperatures such as the extremities, ear margins and nose.
(Modified: 2/16/2001) | |
|
| cold nursery | |
| A nursery where piglets older than four weeks old are kept and the ambient temperature is around 65F. (Modified: 11/10/1999) | |
|
| colic | |
| Abdominal pain. (Modified: 11/2/1999) | |
|
| colic | |
| Abdominal pain not necessarily associated with the digestive system; any painful abdominal stucture can cause colic. (Modified: 2/10/2000) | |
|
| colic | |
| Intense abdominal pain. (Modified: 7/5/2001) | |
|
| colisepticemic E. coli | |
| E. coli that spreads from the gut through the calf’s body and causes abscessed in the brain, eyes, kidneys, and joints. This occurs when the newborn calf ingests it in manure, mud, or other material before or along with getting colostrum. (Modified: 11/16/1999) | |
|
| colitis | |
| Inflammation of the large intestine (colon).
(Modified: 10/18/1999) | |
|
| collagenases | |
| Enzymes secreted by certain bacteria that break down collagen and inhibit wound healing. (Modified: 10/21/1999) | |
|
| colloid | |
| Microscopic particles suspended in a solution. The particles in a colloidal solution are large in molecular weight and can pull fluid into the intravascular space. Because the particles are large they stay in the vascular space longer than crystalloids and therefore exert t |
