Vet & Veterinary Terms
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The abbreviated term for a certain bacteria, called Escherichia coli
The small feathers that cover the ear of birds
A pellet that contains medication or growth regulator that is placed underneath an animal’s skin or in its ear
A type of punch used to identify animals by marking their ears
The act of cutting a pattern into an animal’s ear for identification purposes
A type of tag that is fastened to an animal’s ear for identification purposes
The placement of an ID tag on an animal’s ear
The term used to refer to an animal that has been held back by its ears
A horse with the ability to gain maximum speed with just a few strides
An animal that does not need much food or care to survive
A patch of bleeding beneath the skin; a bruise
Molting or shedding
A procedure that is used to evaluate the health and structures of the heart
The act of hatching out of an egg
An instrument that is used to sever a diseased part by tightening a chain around it and tightening it
The outermost of the three layers of an embryo; this eventually turns into the hair, skin, and nerves
An ovum that is fertilized outside of the uterus
The act of pulling heat from outside of the body, like lizards and snakes do
The turning out of the eyelid
A disease of the skin that is characterized by the development of small papules, itching, and sometimes alopecia; itching and crust formation may be involved.
The collection of fluid in the tissue
To carry something away
The eventual inability of an animal to give birth to young
The extent to which a drug is effective
Discharge
The escape of fluid or blood into tissues or body spaces or cavities
Waste material that is excreted from the digestive system
The body of reproduction that is produced by the ovum
The female sex cell or germ cell
The structure found on the upper part of the embryo chick’s beak; this is used for breaking the shell at the time of hatching
The excretion of semen from the reproductive system of the male
A type of protein that is found in cartilage and other types of tissue
A type of castration in which rubber bands are used to cut off the spermatic cord and cause it to waste away.
The device that is used in bloodless castration; small bands
Another word for tail
A device that is powered by batteries and used to shock animals slightly in order to aid in driving them
A way of collecting semen by sending an electric current into a male animal’s rectum
A way of collecting semen for insemination in which electrical currents are applied to cause ejaculation
A probe with a power source that is used to promote ejaculation without copulation
A record of the activity of the myocardium
A tool that is used to create a record of the electrical activity in the myocardium
Any record of the electrical activity that takes place in the brain
A type of instrument used to make a record of the brain’s electrical activity
Any substance that breaks into ions when placed into a solution
A record of the strength of contractions of the muscles that are caused by electrical stimulation
The lifting of something
Wasting away or being excessively weak or thin
The castration of an animal
A type of tool that is used to sever the spermatic cord without breaking the skin
A tool that is used to castrate an animal by crushing the spermatic cord
The blockage of a vessel by an object, like air or fat
The collection of something in a blood vessel
The zygote that is developed after conception
The sac the holds the embryo after conception
The transfer of an embryo from one female to another for any purpose
The science of dealing with embryo
Something having to do with an embryo or the development of an embryo
The embryo sac; the sac that holds the embryo as it develops
The cutting of the fetus to allow it to be removed from the uterus
The act of vomiting
Any substance that creates the urge to vomit
Discharge
A disease of the lungs that is created by the enlargement or change in the alveola and alveolar walls
The breaking down of large globs of fat into smaller parts
To suspend one liquid into another without it mixing
The white substance over the crown of teeth
To enclose something in a type of sheath or capsule
The softening of the brain, a medical condition
A medical condition in which the brain and spine are inflamed
A disease of the brain of any type
Any type of pen or enclosure for the confinement of animals
Any crusting or coating on the body
To become enclosed in a type of bladder or cyst
Any type of agent that is used to kill parasites
The presence of a disease within a given area
An inflammation of the lining of the heart
The inside layer of the heart
Having to do with the internal system
A person who specializes in the study of the hormone system
The study of the hormone system
A disease involving the part of the system that produces hormones
The administration of a tube passed through the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and trachea
The innermost layer of an embryo
Something that has its origin inside the body
A type of fluid that fills the cochlear canal
The innermost layer of the uterus
Any of many parasites that live inside the host’s body
A brain that is produced by the brain, it raises the threshold of pain
A type of instrument that is used to look inside the body
Any examination of the inside of the body that is made using an endoscope
The term for the lining of the medullary cavity, a type of tissue
The covering of cells that is the lining of the organs and blood vessels
A type of toxin that is produced within a living thing and is released upon destruction of that living thing, usually along with its disintegration or decomposition
Introducing fluid into the rectum of a living thing
Any type of crop that is preserved in a silo for use as feed for animals; also called silage
To put plant material in a silo to bring it to fermentation for use as silage
The intestines
A medical condition in which the small intestines are inflamed
Inflammation of the large and small intestine
The creation of an opening into the small intestine through surgical means
Internal parasites
The organs of an animal’s body, usually the intestines
Turning in of the eyelids
The removal of a whole organ; usually the eye ball
Having to do with an enzyme or process involving an enzyme
A substance that causes chemical change to another
The area along the dorsal vertebral column
The lining of the brain and spinal cord central canal
The word for the outside layer of the heart
The outbreak of a disease inside of a group
The study of the way that diseases spread within a group
The outside layer of the skin
Something that is found above the dura mater
The loss of sensation due to the injection of a substance into the space above the dura mater
A collection of blood or fluid above the dura mater
The covering over the larynx, much like a lid
A condition of frequent or recurring seizures that are not of a system origin
A type of hormone, also called adrenaline
The excessive production of tears
An incision that is made into the perineum and vagina to help deliver the fetus without further damage to the body structure
A condition in which the urethra opens on the penal dorsum
A bloody nose
The part of the diencephalon that houses the olfactory organs and pineal gland
A manner of healing by growing an epithelium over a surface
A covering of cells that turns into the outermost layer of skin and covers the body
A type of tumor that comes from the mucous membranes in the gums
A state of balance or being balanced
The name for the species of horses, donkeys, mules
The standing upright of a body part due to engorgement of blood
The term used for hair that is standing straight up
Loss of epithelium to the basement membrane
An increase in red blood cells to abnormal levels
Burping or bringing up gas from the stomach
Redness of the skin
A red blood cell that carries oxygen
A type of species of bacteria, often referred to as E Coli
The process of returning the stomach contents to the esophagus
The tube that extends from the mouth to the stomach
A host that is needed for a certain stage in the development of a parasite
A state in which the animal is able to reduce the temperature of its body, heart rate, breathing rate, and metabolism usually in the summer
An animal that is wandering and belongs to someone unknown
A type of substance that is obtained from the urine of a pregnant animal
The type of female hormone produced in the ovaries that contributes to sex drive and female characteristics
The reproductive cycle of female animals
The time period in which a female is receptive to male attention
The science of the way that animals behave in relation to their environment
Having to do with what causes disease
The study of the various causes of disease
Pertaining to normal digestion
Inducing death on an animal or putting them to sleep
Turned from the inside out
Turning from the outside in
Turned inside out
To remove the internal organs
A female sheep that is intact
To remove by surgical methods
Eliminating or the material that has actually been eliminated
Pertaining to material that is falling off
Expiration; breathing out
The diffusion of fluid through a membrane into a type of fluid that is less dense
A type of toxin created by bacteria and absorbed into the host’s tissue
Eyes that are deviated outwards
The act of cutting wool away from sheep’s eyes
One of the two canine teeth; also called dog teeth