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Medical Terminology
63
Veterinary Medicine
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03/14/2014

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Term
Adenocarcinoma
Definition
Malignant tumor derived from glandular tissue
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Anemia
Definition
Decrease in red blood cells
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Blepharospasm
Definition
Spasm or twitching of the eyes
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Brachy-
Definition
Word part that means "short"
Term
Brachygnathia
Definition
Flat-faced breeds; i.e. bulldogs and persian cats
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Dacryoma
Definition
Tumor of the lacrimal gland
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Diplococcus
Definition
Spherical bacterium found in pairs
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Dyschezia
Definition
Difficulty defecating
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Dysphagia
Definition
Difficulty ingesting or swallowing food
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Dysplasia
Definition
Abnormal growth
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Gingivitis
Definition
Inflammation of the gums
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Glossitis
Definition
Inflammation of the toungue.
Term
Hemiparesis
Definition
Weakness or paralysis of one side of the body
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Hemiparesis
Definition
Weakness or paralysis of one side of the body.
Term
Hydrothorax
Definition
Accumulation of water in the thorax
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Hypermetria
Definition
When voluntary muslcular movements overreach the intended goal
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Laparotomy
Definition
Incision through the abdominal wall.
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Leukemia
Definition
The cancerous condition of an overproduction of white blood cells.
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Leukopenia
Definition
Below normal white blood cell count
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Onychectomy
Definition
Declawing
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Orchidectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of a retained testicle.
Term
Osteomalacia
Definition
Softening of the bone.
Term
Pulmonary Edema
Definition
Effusion of fluid into the alveoli.
Term
Pulmonary edema
Definition
Presence of free fluid between the chest wall and the lungs
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Specific-pathogen-free (SPF) Pig
Definition
Pig that is known to be free of certain infectious microorganisms.
Term
Steatorrhea
Definition
Fat in the stool
Term
Stomatitis
Definition
Inflammation of any or all of the mucous membranes of the mouth
Term
Meso-
Definition
Middle
Term
Osteomalacia
Definition
Softening of the bone
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Meatus
Definition
Opening or passage
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-Trophy
Definition
Growth
Term
Dolicho
Definition
Long
Term
Lymphocentesis
Definition
Stick needle into lypmh node and aspirate cells for examination
Term
Marsupialization
Definition
Creation of an opening to a cyst
Term
Mastitis
Definition
Inflammation of the mammary gland
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Pathogenic
Definition
Disease causing
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Hemocytometer
Definition
Device used to count blood cells
Term
Sialoadenitis
Definition
Inflammation of the salivary glands
Term
Keratitis
Definition
Inflammation of the cornea
Term
Enterostomy
Definition
Term that refers to surgically creating a new opening in the intestines and connecting it to the outside of the body or to another hollow organ.
Term
Infarct
Definition
Area of dead tissue.
Term
Osteosarcoma
Definition
Malignant bone tumor.
Term
Trophy
Definition
Growth
Term
Hypodermic
Definition
Under the skin.
Term
Brachy
Definition
Short
Term
Nystagmus
Definition
Rhythmic movement of both eyeballs in unison
Term
Pilo-/tricho-
Definition
Of or relating to hair
Term
Myelocyte
Definition
Normally found in red bone marrow.
Term
Hypermetria
Definition
Condition in which voluntary muscular movements overreach the intended goal
Term
Lithotripsy
Definition
The procedure used to destroy a stone or calculus.
Term
Sialoadenitis
Definition
Inflammation of the salivary glands.
Term
Retinomalacia
Definition
Softening of the retina.
Term
TID
Definition
Three times a day/q8h
Term
Lesion
Definition
Any localized abnormal change in tissue structure.
Term
Ischemia
Definition
When a tissue lacks blood flow.
Term
Cyanosis
Definition
The condition in which the tissues turn blue.
Term
Splenomegaly
Definition
Enlarged spleen
Term
Hyperesthesic
Definition
Abnormally sensitive to stimuli
Term
Pneumocystogram
Definition
Radiograph taken with air in the urinary bladder.
Term
Proud flesh
Definition
Exuberant granulation tissue forming in a wound.
Term
Steatorrhea
Definition
Fat in the stool
Term
Analgesic
Definition
A drug administered to relieve pain.
Term
Icteric
Definition
Pertains to a jaundice color.
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