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ENG 102 Terms Used in Vet Medicine Summary
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- ENG102
- Institution
- Laguardia Community College
This Summary contains key terms you need to know that are used in Vet Medicine.
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Common definitions1. Endoscope – An instrument used to examine the interior of the body (for example, colon,
bladder, stomach) for abnormalities.
2. Inhalant Anesthesia- Is the application of an anesthetic, by inhalation, in order to induce a lack of
sensation or awareness in an organism.
3. Drake- A male duck
4. Ewe- A female sheep
5. Coagulant- A substance that causes a liquid (such as blood) to form into a clot.
6. Prolapse- The displacement of a body part from its usual position.
7. Reduction- Is a surgical procedure that is done to repair a fracture or dislocation to its normal
position.
8. Sterile- Inability to reproduce or something that is free from bacteria and microorganisms.
9. Atrophy- The wasting away of muscle tissue.
10. Kid- A young goat.
11. Queen- A mature female cat, especially one kept for breeding purposes.
12. Wether- Castrated male sheep/goat.
13. Hepatitis- Inflammation of the liver.
14. Ptyalism- A condition where excessive saliva is produced.
15. Trichobezoar- Also known as a hair ball. It is formed by the ingestion of hair into the GI tract.
16. Analgesia- The state of being without pain.
17. Nodule- Small visible knot of tissues protruding above skin.
18. Zoonotic- A disease that can be transmitted between humans and animals.
Tell me what these abbreviations mean
1. A.V.M.A. – American Veterinary Medical Association
2. R.V.T. – Registered Veterinary Technician
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