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Penn Foster - Introduction to Veterinary Terminology
Reproductive and Genetic Terminology
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Veterinary Medicine
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06/25/2020

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Term
Abortion
Definition
Premature expulsion of a fetus, either by nature or intent
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Afterbirth
Definition
Placenta & fetal membranes expelled from uterus in parturition
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Albino
Definition
Genetic trait causing lack of pigment in the skin, hair and irises of the eyes
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Alter
Definition
To neuter a male animal
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Artificial Inseminiation
Definition
Introduction of semen into the uterus by other than natural means
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Billy Goat
Definition
Male goat
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Bitch
Definition
Female dog
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Boar
Definition
Male pig
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Breed (n)
Definition
Group of related animals similar enough to produce similar offspring
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Breed (v)
Definition
To supervise the sexual propagation of animals
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Brood
Definition
Offspring from one hatching of a bird's eggs
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Broody
Definition
Hen sitting on eggs
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Buck
Definition
Male deer, goat, rabbit or kangaroo
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Bull
Definition
Male of various large mammals, especially cattle
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Bullock
Definition
Castrated bull or steer
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Calf
Definition
Bovine younger than one year
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Capon
Definition
Neutered rooster
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Castration
Definition
Removal of the testicles; neutering a male animal
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Cesarean Section
Definition
Removal of unborn young by surgical incision into the uterus
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Chick
Definition
Young bird, especially a chicken
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Chromosome
Definition
Bodies within the cell nucleus that store genetic information
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Clutch
Definition
Group of eggs laid at one time by a bird
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Cob
Definition
Male swan
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Cock
Definition
Male chicken older than one year
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Cockerel
Definition
Male chicken younger than one year
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Colostrum
Definition
Protein and antibody rich milk secreted by the mother after giving birth
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Colt
Definition
Male horse before maturity
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Congenital
Definition
Condition existing at birth, but not hereditary
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Cow
Definition
Female of various large animals, especially cattle
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Cur
Definition
Mixed breed dog of little value
Term
Cygnet
Definition
Young swan
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Dam
Definition
Female parent
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Doe
Definition
Female goat or deer
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Drake
Definition
Male duck
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Duckling
Definition
Young duck
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Embryo
Definition
Undeveloped fetus; the young in an early stage of development
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Entire
Definition
Unneutered
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Estrus
Definition
Time of reproductive cycle when the female is receptive to mating
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Ewe
Definition
Female sheep of breeding age
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Fertilization
Definition
Union of sperm and egg
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Fetus
Definition
Unborn developing animal
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Filly
Definition
Female horse under four years old
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Fledgling
Definition
Young bird just learning to fly
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Foal
Definition
Young or newborn horse
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Gander
Definition
Male goose
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Gelding
Definition
Neutered male horse
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Gene
Definition
Part of chromosomes carrying hereditary information
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Genitalia
Definition
Part of reproductive anatomy
Term
Gestation Period
Definition
Time between conception & birth of an offspring
Term
Gilt
Definition
Young female pig
Term
Gobbler
Definition
Male turkey
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Gosling
Definition
Young goose
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Gravid
Definition
Pregnant; containing developing young
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Heat
Definition
Estrus condition
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Heifer
Definition
Young cow
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Hereditary
Definition
Transmissible from parent to offspring; genetically determined
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Inguinal Hernia
Definition
Protrusion of tissue through inguinal canals of males
Term
Jack
Definition
Male donkey; jackass
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Jenny
Definition
Female donkey
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Kid
Definition
Young goat
Term
Kitten
Definition
Young cat
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Lamb
Definition
Young sheep
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Litter
Definition
Several offspring from one birth, especially in mammals
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Mammary Glands
Definition
Glands of female mammals that secrete milk after parturition
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Mare
Definition
Female horse four years or older
Term
Miscarriage
Definition
Expulsion of underdeveloped fetus
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Monestrous
Definition
Having one estrus period per year
Term
Mongrel
Definition
Mixed-breed dog; a mutt
Term
Nanny Goat
Definition
Female goat
Term
Neonate
Definition
Newborn animal
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Nest
Definition
Structure made or place chosen for breeding or laying eggs
Term
Neuter
Definition
Removal of the reproductive organs
Term
Nuptial Plumage
Definition
Brilliant mating-season plumage exhibited by some birds, usually males
Term
Oviparous
Definition
Animals whose eggs develop outside the mother's body
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Ovoviviparous
Definition
Animal whose eggs develop within the mother's oviduct
Term
Parturition
Definition
Process of giving birth
Term
Pen
Definition
Female swan
Term
Piglet
Definition
Young pig
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Placenta
Definition
Organ within the gravid uterus, expelled after birthing
Term
Polyestrous
Definition
Having more than one estrous period per year
Term
Pouch
Definition
Fold of skin for carrying young on abdomen of female marsupials
Term
Pregnancy
Definition
Condition in which offspring develop in the female uterus
Term
Prepuce
Definition
Protective sheath covering the penis
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Pullet
Definition
Female chicken younger than one year
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Pup
Definition
Young dog or seal
Term
Queen
Definition
Mature, entire female cat used for breeding
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Ram
Definition
Male, entire, sexually mature sheep (about 6 months of age or older)
Term
Rooster
Definition
Male chicken
Term
Shoat
Definition
Pig under one year old
Term
Sire
Definition
Male parent of any quadruped, especially a horse
Term
Sow
Definition
Female pig
Term
Spay
Definition
To remove the ovaries and uterus; to neuter a female animal
Term
Squab
Definition
Fledgling pigeon
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Stag
Definition
Male deer
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Stallion
Definition
Male horse
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Steer
Definition
Neutered bull
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Stud
Definition
Male horse used for breeding
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Tom
Definition
Male cat or turkey
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Umbilical cord
Definition
Vessel connecting the fetus to the placenta
Term
Vagina
Definition
Female passage for copulation and birthing
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Viviparous
Definition
Giving birth to live young developed in the uterus
Term
Vixen
Definition
Female fox
Term
Wether
Definition
Neutered ram or billy goat
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Whelp (n)
Definition
The young of a dog
Term
Whelp (v)
Definition
Giving birth to, said especially of dogs
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