Vet & Veterinary Terms
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A picture of the chromosomes in any given cell as they are arranged in twos.
The part of the body on a bird that sits behind the breast; may also be referred to as the breastbone
Anything that is related to a ridge on a plant or animal
The term for a young guinea bird
The surgical procedure in which part of the cornea is removed
The fiber that makes up the hair, skin, and nails; protein
A medical condition in which the cornea becomes inflamed
A medical procedure in which the cornea is punctured to allow the humor to aspirate.
A medical condition in which the cornea and conjunctiva become inflamed
A surgical procedure for reparation of the cornea; may also be a corneal transplant.
A medical condition in which keratin becomes thickened
A procedure in which an incision is made into the cornea
The product of metabolism of fat; may also be referred to as bodies of ketone or ketone bodies
A medical condition in which the products of the metabolism of fat is found in the urine
A disease of the blood and tissues involving an excessive buildup of ketone.
A type of strap that is fastened to an animal’s rear feet to keep them from kicking
Part of the urinary system; used to filter blood and remove waste products
A weight unit; equals out to about 2.2 pounds
Being pregnant, as found in rabbits
The birthing of rabbits or ferrets
A term used to refer to cows or some type of cattle
The term for the hide of a young calf
A horse that is prone to striking its feet with the opposite foot while in motion
A medical condition in which the bones in the carpal joint become inflamed; may cause lameness
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A weakness in the front legs of horses; causes the knees to come too close to one another.