Vet & Veterinary Terms
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The term for the dura mater
The term used to describe how much an animal will like a specific taste or food
A medical condition in horses in which the roof of the mouth becomes swollen; caused by eating hard food
A medical procedure in which a cleft palate is surgically corrected
Something that relieves a condition’s symptoms without curing the condition
The bottom of a front hoof on a horse or other hooved animal
Examination through feeling
The term for the lid of the eye
Anything pertaining to the lid of the eye
Pounding in rhythm; like the beat of the heart
A gland that aids in both digestive and insulin functions
The process in which the pancreas is surgically removed
The juice that is secreted by the pancreas; aids in the digestion of food
A medical condition in which the pancreas becomes inflamed
A blood cell deficiency; applies to all types of blood cells
Something that occurs over a large area of land. Of disease, an epidemic that occurs over a wide geographical area or affects a large population.
A medical condition in which the eye structures become inflamed
Inflammation of the structures of the ear
Something that has to do with a disease that is widespread; pertains to animals
A bump or protrusion
A medical condition in which the optic disk becomes swollen
A fleshy, lobed growth of the skin
A lesion of the skin less than half a centimeter in diameter
A surgical incision that is put parallel to the very last rib
A medical condition in which an animal experiences full or partial loss of function
A cut that is made parallel to the midline but not on the midline
Paralysis of the legs in humans; paralysis of the hind limbs in quadrupeds
Any organism that lives on or inside another organism
Any type of chemical that is known to kill a parasite
The part of the nervous system that helps to restore the body to its natural state after it has undergone a particularly stressful situation
The hormone that is created from the parathyroid glands; helps to regulate the calcium level of an animal’s blood
The name for four glands that are located on the top of the thyroid gland that help to regulate the amount of calcium in the blood
A process in which one or both of the parathyroid glands are removed through surgical means
The elements of function in a given tissue or organ
The administration of something through a route other than the normal route, which is through the gastro intestinal tract
A type of paralysis that may be only slight; affects the way that an animal is able to move
A strange sensation of the body
Something that belongs to an organ wall or cavity wall
The wall of a cavity or organ in a plant or animal
Something that is found near the ear or pertains to the ear
Any gland that is used in the secretion of saliva; found behind the jaw and underneath the ear
Anything that has given birth before
Something that is close to the ovary
A type of convulsion or muscle spasm that sets on quickly
A type of medical condition in which an animal’s top teeth protrude over its lower teeth
The total process of development of a living thing from an egg cell
A disorder of the metabolism as seen in ruminant animals during the latter weeks of pregnancy or early in the lactation period
Labor; giving birth
A type of bird that perches, such as a finch or sparrow
The type of immunity that occurs when an animal is vaccinated against a certain illness
The term for the knee cap
The study of the different diseases
Something that is capable of producing disease
Having the ability to produce disease
The study of the causes and development of disease
Something that resembles or has to do with the male parent
Pertaining to the breast area or chest
A list of an animal’s ancestors
The property of having stalks or peduncles
The area inside the pelvis that holds the reproductive organs
The term for the hip and related area
An udder that is poorly attached; hangs low to the ground
A type of enzyme that aids in digestion; it is secreted in the stomach with the help of glands
A compound made up of a group of amino acids; aids in the digestion of certain proteins
Something that is extremely acute; markedly acute
Something that moves through the skin
Something that has eroded through the surface of something
The flow of blood through bodily tissue
Something around the anus
The term for the membrane around the heart
The fluid that is found amongst the layers of the pericardium
Inflammation of the pericardium
The sac of membranes that hold the heart
The membrane around the outside of the uterus
The area between the vulva and anus or scrotum and anus
Pertaining to or around the eye
The time in which milk flows in an animal
The medical condition in which the tissues around the teeth are inflamed
A type of coating that keeps moisture inside the hoof
The term used to refer to the socket that holds the eye
The fiber that covers the outside of a bone
That part of the nervous system that includes the cranial nerves and spinal nerves
Contraction of the smooth muscles
The membrane that covers the wall of the abdomen and pelvic area
A medical condition in which the peritoneum becomes inflamed
Something around or pertaining to the vessels
Something that is fatal or has the potential to cause harm
An enzyme found in abnormal milk
A suppository used for administering drugs vaginally
A small hemorrhage
Small purple or red spots on an animal’s skin; due to a small hemorrhage
A type of cell that eats or ingests material
A condition involving cells that eat
An incurable hunger or craving to eat
A fear of eating food
A bone in the finger
Any substance that is used to make an animal or person healthier
The process of moving drugs and chemicals
The study of drugs and their nature and uses
A surgical process in which an opening in the throat is created
A medical condition in which the throat becomes inflamed
A medical procedure in which the throat is surgically repaired
A cavity in the mouth where the respiratory systems and gastrointestinal systems come together
The character of an animal without giving thought to its genetics; they may look alike but breed differently
A type of hormone that is secreted in order to create a specific reaction by another organism
A medical condition in which a blood vessel becomes inflamed
A type of mucus that comes out of the lining of the respiratory tract
A real fear of something
A condition in which light cannot be tolerated
The history of a species as pertaining to its development
The highest group as far as the plant and animal kingdoms are concerned
A segment of the bone that involves growth; this term may also imply growth
The study of the functions of the body
A density of plant material
A type of ravenous appetite that causes animals to eat or lick at strange substances
A pinto animal; a horse with a black and white coat or a coat that is dark in color
A type of condition of the skin where the skin is partly white and party brown
A process in which part of the pineal gland is surgically removed
A disorder involving the pineal gland
The outside of a bird’s wing; may also refer to the process of cutting off the pinion to keep a bird from being able to fly
The outside of the ear; may also be referred to as the auricle
The absorption of fluid by cells
A horse that is spotted in color
The act of cracking the shell with a beak (by a chick) before emerging
The destruction of the brain by thrusting a needle into the vertebral column
A disorder of the pituitary gland
The gland that is found at the bottom of the brain whose job is to maintain appropriate levels of hormones in the blood
The term for the penis of a bull
A substance that is not active; it is used as a control in experiments
The organ of mammals that comes while a female is pregnant; may also be referred to as afterbirth
The retention of the placenta after the young has been born
The part of the placenta that carries the caruncle and cotyledon
The bottom of a back hoof
The act of walking on the whole bottom of the foot
The portion of the blood that carries certain nutrients and waste products; the liquid part
The ventral part of the shell of a turtle
A cell that aids in clotting
The membrane that lines the inside of a lung
A process in which fluid accumulates in the space between the layers of pleura
The area between the folds of the pleura; airtight
The process of surgically removing all or part of the pleura
A medical condition in which the pleura become inflamed
The term for teeth that are attached to the inside surface of the jaw on one side
Another word for pleurisy; involves inflammation of the pleurisy
A network of nerves and vessels that intersect with one another
The term for the feathers on a fowl bird
The puncture of the lung to draw out blood or air
A picture or film of the bladder after it has been filled with air
The removal of lung tissue through surgical means
A condition of the lungs involving inflammation and congestion
A medical condition in which gas or air collects in the pleural space
A condition of the cells; means that they are abnormally shaped
An inflammation in which the gray matter of the spine is inflamed
A medical condition involving frequent urination
A condition that involves multiple colors
A condition of different cells; means extra erythrocytes
More than the average number of digits or fingers
A medical condition involving excessive thirst
Having more than one heat cycle per season
Having more than one mate
Having more than one compartment to the stomach
Having more than one form
A nucleus with multiple shapes
A medical condition in which the smooth muscles become inflamed
A medical condition in which multiple nerves become inflamed
A growth in the surface of the body
Excessive eating or swallowing
An organism with more than two sets of basic chromosomes
Excess breathing or panting
The entrance of multiple sperm cells into the ovary upon fertilization
Giving birth to more than one offspring
Excessive urination
A vaccine that is able to work against multiple agents; may also be referred to as a mixed vaccine
The bridge at the bottom of the brain; makes up the brainstem
The name for the species of pigs, hogs, etc.
An examination that occurs after the living thing has died
The period of time that occurs following a seizure
Anything that follows the birth of young
The period that immediately comes after the birthing process
Occurs after eating
After the kidney
The term for a young chicken or turkey
A wet dressing that is applied to an injury or swollen area
A type of domesticated fowl that is raised for meat or eggs
A gland at the bottom of the tail in birds where they dress their feathers
The time before a seizure occurs
The teeth found between the canine teeth and molars
Anything occurring before birth
Anything occurring before birth
The ability to give certain characteristics to offspring; unusually high ability to do so
A an animal who transmits features to its young in a high degree
The fold of skin over the top of the penis
Anything before the kidney
An erection of the penis that is not associated with sexual excitement
The term for a female that has given birth to one young
The very first pregnancy of a female animal
A long nose, like in a pig
A parent or ancestor of a particular animal
Offspring or children
A hormone that is created at the time of pregnancy
The parts of a tapeworm that do not involve the head
The prediction of a disease’s outcome in advance
A hormone involving the secretion of milk
The falling forward of something, usually visceral
A condition where the uterus comes through the lips of the vulva
Condition in which the vulvae protrudes due to unusual pressure from birthing
Something that is used to prevent a disease
Prevention of something
The displacement of the eye
The gland around the urethra that secretes the fluid to allow sperm to move about
An inflammation of the prostate gland
A substitute for a missing limb or body part
A compound of organic acids; may contain carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, or oxygen
Protein found in the urine
One of the proteins in plasma used for clotting
The basic element of the cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus
A unit of protoplasm in a cell
A group of organisms made up of only one cell; a one-celled animal
The type of feed that is dried and fed to domestic animals
A medical condition in which the stomach is inflamed; often occurs in chicks who grow in confinement.
The glandular stomach in certain birds
An analysis system that is used to determine the amount of nutrients in feed
Something that causes itching
A color in an animal’s coat that is white or very close to it
A group of birds, including parakeets, parrots, macaws, etc.
The eating of food without chewing, caused by anxiety—this can lead to being overweight
The feather in certain birds
Drooping or prolepsis of something
An enzyme found in saliva that aids in the digestion of starch
Excessive salivation at the mouth
Pertaining to the lungs
The flow of blood out of the heart into the lungs and back
The collection of fluid in the tissue of the lungs
The formation of fibers in the walls of the alveoli
Term used to refer to an animal that is one of the recognized, pure breeds
An agent that assists in the emptying of the bowels
A bruising of the skin that results from the hemorrhage into the skin
Anything that contains pus
A product made of fluid, cell waste, and cells
- A lesion on the skin that is filled with pus
Foul in smell; usually pertains to decay
An infection of the blood caused by the presence of organisms; animal may have abscesses about the body
A small opening or passage that connects the stomach and duodenum
A disease of the skin in which it emits pus
Anything that produces pus
The presence of pus in the uterus
The collection of pus in the pleural cavity
Shaped like a pear
The presence of pus in the urine