Abrasion

irritation of skin or mucous membranes

Anemia

red blood cell deficiency

antibody

substance formed by the body to counteract antigens

anticoagulant

substance that hinders blood clotting

antigen

substance that stimulates the bodys immune system

antivenin

substance that counteracts toxicity of venom

aseptic technique

procedure for preventing contamination during sterile process

Avulsion

detachment or tearing away of a body part

brucellosis

infection caused by brucella bacteria

coagulant

agent that produces blood clotting

colic

acute abdominal pain, common in horses

cystitis

inflammation of bladder

diabetes insipidus

diabetic condition caused by pituitary disorder

diabetes mellitus

diabetic condition caused by an inadequate supply of insulin

dissociative agent

anesthetic that chemically dissociates perceptions of pain

emesis

vomiting

endogenous

originating from within the organism

endotracheal

placement of tube through trachea

enema

injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine

epiphysis

part of bone where growth occurs: often breakage site in young animals

exogenous

originating from outside the organism

external

occurring on the outside of the

halitosis

bad breath

hematocrit

lab procedure to determine the percentage of red blood cells in blood

hemophilia

condition of delayed blood clotting

hypertrophy

excessive growth

leptospirosis

infectious bacterial canine disease

luxation

dislocation

malignant catarrhal fever

mucous membrane inflammation; common in cattle

matitis

inflammation of breasts

parainfluenza

viral infection of the respiratory tract

pneumothroax

air in pleural cavity

polydipsia

excessive thrist

polyphagia

excessive appetite

polyuria

excessive urination

prolapse

slipping of a body part from its usual position

pyelonephritis

inflammation of the kidney and pelvis caused by bacterial infection

reduction

manipulating broken bonjes to correct position

serology

tests using blood serum

zoonosis

disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans