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abdominal pinging<\/p>\n","answer":"

Technique of identifying abdominal gas accumulations by simultaneous percussion and auscultation of the abdominal wall.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

abrasion<\/p>\n","answer":"

An area of skin that has been superficially scraped, creating a wound. Also, tooth wear associated with chewing on objects, such as rocks, ice cubes, toys, and bones.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

abscess<\/p>\n","answer":"

Localized collection of pus (composed of dead neutrophils) in any part of the body, usually associated with bacterial infection, inflammation, and swelling around the site.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

absorption<\/p>\n","answer":"

Uptake of substances into or across tissue.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

acids<\/p>\n","answer":"

Compounds whose water-based solutions have a sour taste, turn blue litmus paper red, and can combine with metals to form salts and yield hydrogen ions or protons when dissolved in water.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

active immunity<\/p>\n","answer":"

Production of substances in the body (e.g., antibodies and interferon) that render the animal immune from disease. Active immunity can occur via immunization, as an immune response caused by natural exposure to the antigen or as a sequela of the disease.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

acupuncture<\/p>\n","answer":"

Use of needles (or injection of fluid, laser, ultrasound, surgically implanted material, or electrical stimulation) to stimulate specific predetermined \u201cacupuncture\u201d points in the body to produce chemical or physiologic changes in the body. It is combined with herbs and massage to make up traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

absorbent<\/p>\n","answer":"

Solid substance that attracts and holds a substance to its surface.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

affiliative behaviours<\/p>\n","answer":"

Behaviours performed by two individuals such as grooming or nuzzling that serve to maintain social bonds.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

agglutination<\/p>\n","answer":"

Visible or microscopic clumping of red blood cells.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Behaviour that is angry, destruction, and intended to be injurious. Behaviours that result in harm to the opponent. Threats and aggression exist along a continuum. An inhibited bite that leaves a red mark or indentation in the skin or that only pulls hair from another animal usually reflects intent to warn (threat) rather than to harm (aggression).<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

agonist<\/p>\n","answer":"

Substance, such as a drug, that produces a physiologic or pharmacologic effect characteristic of the receptor to which it binds.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

alkali<\/p>\n","answer":"

Alkaline substance produce hydroxide ions on contact with water.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

alkaluric<\/p>\n","answer":"

Of alkaline condition, pH above 7 and decrease H+.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

allogrooming<\/p>\n","answer":"

Grooming performed by one animal on another animal of the same species.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

alopecia<\/p>\n","answer":"

The partial or complete absence of hair from regions of the body where it normally grows.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

amino acids<\/p>\n","answer":"

Nitrogen-containing compounds that constitute the \u201cbuilding blocks\u201d or units from which more complex protein is formed. They contain both an amino (NH2) group and a carboxyl (COOH) group. Approximately 11 essential amino acids must be provided in the diet, along with approximately 10 nonessential amino acids, which can be synthesized in the body.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

amnion<\/p>\n","answer":"

Membrane that separates the amniotic lubricating fluid surrounding the fetus from the urine-like fluid within the allantoic membrane.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

A-mode<\/p>\n","answer":"

Amplitude-mode image display in ultrasound imaging. The energy of the returning echo is shown as an amplitude spike at each tissue interface.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

anemia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells or hemoglobin.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

anger<\/p>\n","answer":"

Stage of grief during which anger is the primary emotion expressed directly, indirectly, and specifically or generally.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act<\/p>\n","answer":"

Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FFD&C) Act that regulates extra-label drug use for the treatment of veterinary species, provided specific conditions are met.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

anisocytosis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Variation in red blood cell (RBC) size that can be detected by examining a blood smear or by measuring an increase in the RBC distribution width (RDW). Anisocytosis often is increased in animals with regenerative anemia but may occur in other conditions, such as iron deficiency.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

anorexia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Loss of appetite or absence of food, especially when prolonged.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

anticoagulants<\/p>\n","answer":"

Additives used in blood collection bags for blood banking to keep blood from clotting.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

antiseptic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Antimicrobial agent that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on external surfaces of the body. Antiseptics generally should be distinguished from drugs, such as antibiotics, which destroy microorganisms internally, and from disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found on nonliving objects.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

antitoxin<\/p>\n","answer":"

Antibody produced in response to a toxin, such as tetanus, and capable of neutralizing the toxin.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

anxiety<\/p>\n","answer":"

Anticipation of future or potential danger that may be unknown, imagined, or real. Leads to a physiologic response similar to that of fear.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

appendicular skeleton<\/p>\n","answer":"

Bones of the limbs (appendages).<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

arrhythmia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Abnormal heartbeat rhythm detected during palpation of the chest or pulse during auscultation or recorded on an electrocardiogram (ECG).<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

arthrocentesis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Aspiration of fluid from a joint.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

artificial insemination <\/p>\n","answer":"

Placement of semen within the uterus or oviduct by other than natural means so that fertilization of oocytes can occur.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

asepsis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Condition of sterility wherein no living organisms are present.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

aseptic technique<\/p>\n","answer":"

Methods used to prevent contamination of a surgical site or wound by disease-producing organisms.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

assisted technique<\/p>\n","answer":"

Providing energy and nutrients when animals are not eating adequate amounts. Enteral feeding uses the gastrointestinal tract, and parental feeding uses the venous (blood circulatory) system.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

assisted gloving<\/p>\n","answer":"

Method of putting on sterile, gloved assistant holds the glove open to allow the surgeon to advance his or her hand into the glove without touching the outside.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

atlas<\/p>\n","answer":"

First cervical vertebra. It forms the atlantooccipital joint with the occipital bone of the skull, and the atlantoaxial joint with the axis (2nd cervical vertebra).<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

atrioventricular valve (AV)<\/p>\n","answer":"

Heart valve located between an atrium and a ventricle. The right AV valve is the tricuspid valve, and the left AV valve is the mitral valve.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

aural<\/p>\n","answer":"

In or of the ear.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

autoclave<\/p>\n","answer":"

Machine that uses pressurized steam to sterilize objects.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

autolysis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Self-digestion of tissue or cells by enzymes that are released by their own lysosomes.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

axillary<\/p>\n","answer":"

Under the armpit.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

axis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Second cervical vertebra. It forms the atlantoaxial joint with the 1st cervical vertebra (the atlas).<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

bactericidal<\/p>\n","answer":"

An adjective for an agent that kills bacteria such as antiseptics.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

bacteriostatic<\/p>\n","answer":"

An adjective that describes an agent that inhibits bacterial multiplication.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

band neutrophil<\/p>\n","answer":"

Immature neutrophil characterized by a U- or S-shaped nucleus with generally parallel sides. The number of band neutrophils increases in some animals with inflammation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

barbering<\/p>\n","answer":"

Behavioural problem in which the animal obsessively grooms to the point of damaging the hair and skin.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

bargaining<\/p>\n","answer":"

Stage of grief experienced as conscious attempts to control the situation or refute the loss.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

basophil<\/p>\n","answer":"

Type of granulocyte with a segmented nucleus and granules that stain blue to purple with the Wright stain or quick stains. Marked species variation in the appearance of the granules has been noted. Basophils from cats have numerous gray to lavender granules, and basophils from horses and cows have numerous darkly purple-staining granules.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

bereavement<\/p>\n","answer":"

State of sadness, grief, and mourning after the loss of a loved one.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

binocular vision<\/p>\n","answer":"

Vision in which both eyes are used synchronously to produce a single image.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Bioavailability (F)<\/p>\n","answer":"

Fraction of a drug dose that reaches the bloodstream.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

biological value<\/p>\n","answer":"

Percentage of protein of a feed that is useable as a protein by the animal. A protein that has a high biological value is said to be of good quality.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

biosecurity<\/p>\n","answer":"

Series of steps implemented to prevent or reduce the spread of infectious disease. Veterinary personnel who travel between production farms are required to implement biosecurity practices, such as changing or sanitizing boots, changing coveralls, and, on some farms, driving through an antiseptic tire bath when entering a farm.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

blood smears<\/p>\n","answer":"

Thin films of anticoagulated blood prepared on glass slides that are sir dried, stained, and evaluated for cell morphology and differential leukocyte counts.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

body condition score <\/p>\n","answer":"

Estimate of body fat composition, with higher scores indicating overweight or obese animals, and lower scores indicating thin or emaciated animals.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

cachexia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Weight loss, loss of muscle mass, and general debilitation that may accompany chronic disease.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

calculus<\/p>\n","answer":"

Plaque that has become calcified and is firmly adhered to teeth.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

calibrator<\/p>\n","answer":"

Standardized material with known quantitative or qualitative characteristics (e.g., concentration, activity, reactivity, intensity, size, etc.) that is used to adjust (or calibrate) an instrument or a measurement procedure. The instrument or procedure is adjusted to yield results that match the calibrator.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

capillary refill time<\/p>\n","answer":"

Time required for blood to refill the small capillary beds of the mucous membranes after digital blanching.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

carcinogen<\/p>\n","answer":"

Substance or agent that causes cancer in animals or people.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

cash flow<\/p>\n","answer":"

Measurement of a practice\u2019s inflow and outflow of cash over a period.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

cationic detergents<\/p>\n","answer":"

Nonsoap surfactants that are in a positive state.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Center for Veterinary Medicine<\/p>\n","answer":"

Governing body that regulates the manufacturing and distribution of drugs, food additives, and medical devices used in veterinary species under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FFD&C) Act.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

chemical sterilization<\/p>\n","answer":"

Use of liquid or gas to sterilize surgical materials. Glutaraldehyde is a liquid that is commonly used to sterilize surgical instruments. Ethylene oxide and hydrogen peroxide are vapourized to sterilize delicate equipment, instruments, and plastic items that cannot tolerate the high temperatures, pressures, and steam associated with autoclaving.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

classical conditioning<\/p>\n","answer":"

Also known as respondent conditioning. The animal learns the association between events - one event (the conditioned stimulus) predicts another (the unconditioned stimulus). Emotional behaviours are easily classically conditioned. <\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

clinic<\/p>\n","answer":"

A veterinary or animal clinic is a facility in which the practice conducted may include inpatient and outpatient diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

cloaca<\/p>\n","answer":"

In birds and reptiles, a single terminus of the urinary, intestinal, and reproductive tracts.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

closed gloving<\/p>\n","answer":"

Method of putting on sterile gloves whereby the hands are kept hidden within the sleeves of a sterile gown during gloving.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

colic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Severe abdominal pain of sudden onset caused by a variety of conditions, including obstruction, twisting, and spasm of the intestine.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

colitis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Inflammation of the colon.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

collagen<\/p>\n","answer":"

Proteins that make up most of the skin, bone, cartilage, tendons, and other connective tissue.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

colloid<\/p>\n","answer":"

Substance that consists of particles that are dispersed throughout a solution and are too small for resolution with an ordinary light microscope but are incapable of passing through a semipermeable membrane.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

compassion<\/p>\n","answer":"

The quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Compendium of Veterinary Products<\/p>\n","answer":"

A comprehensive reference of approved pharmaceuticals and biologics.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

complete blood count<\/p>\n","answer":"

Test used to evaluate peripheral blood that typically includes packed cell volume (or hematocrit), a red blood cell (RBC) count, hemoglobin concentration, RBC indices, a platelet count, a white blood cell (WBC) count, and a WBC differential.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

concentrates<\/p>\n","answer":"

Broad classification of feedstuff that is high in energy and low in fiber.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

conflict-related aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Aggression toward people, often over resources and in similar contexts as dominance aggression, but with the dog showing ambivalent visual cues. These dogs are often submissive or fearful in other contexts and are likely to act submissive or fearful immediately after an attack. Many clients will say that the dog acted like it \u201cwas sorry for what it did.\u201d<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

congenital<\/p>\n","answer":"

Born with a specific condition. Can be genetic or environmentally induced.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

conjunctivitis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Inflammation of the tissue under the lid margins and surrounding the visible globe.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

consultation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Specific period of time that the veterinarian meets with the client and the patient for the purpose of diagnosis\/treatment.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

contamination<\/p>\n","answer":"

The presence of disease-producing bacteria or other microorganisms on the surface of a wound or surgical field.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

control<\/p>\n","answer":"

Standardized material that is used to monitor an assay to ensure that it is working correctly, consistently, and within desired limits. Controls are used to determine whether the instrument or the measurement procedure is yielding expected results for a sample with known characteristics. Controls are usually within the range of what you might expect to see in your patients. At least two control levels (normal and abnormal) are run. Low, normal, and high controls may be run if both high and low values of the analyte are clinically important. Control materials should be different from calibrator materials to ensure independent assessment of performance of the procedure.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

corpus hemorrhagicum<\/p>\n","answer":"

Structure formed within the ruptured follicle immediately after ovulation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

corpus luteum<\/p>\n","answer":"

Structure that replaces the corpus hemorrhagicum and is capable of production of progesterone.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

corrosive<\/p>\n","answer":"

Highly reactive substance that causes obvious damage to living tissue.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

cryptorchid<\/p>\n","answer":"

A male with one or both tests not in the scrotum.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

cyanosis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Bluish discolouration of the mucous membranes or skin caused by severe reduction of hemoglobin in blood.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

dead space<\/p>\n","answer":"

Space between tissues created by a wound, allowing accumulation of fluid.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

debridement<\/p>\n","answer":"

Removal of foreign matter and dead tissue from a wound.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

degloving injury<\/p>\n","answer":"

Injury-typically to the distal limb-in which a large section of skin is torn off the underlying tissue in a glove-like fashion.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

dehydration<\/p>\n","answer":"

Abnormal depletion of body fluids.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

depression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Actual grief; sorrow.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

diaphragm<\/p>\n","answer":"

Thin, dome-shaped sheet of muscle that forms the boundary between thoracic and abdominal cavities; it helps to produce inspiration when it contracts. The diaphragm is dome-shaped at rest, with its convex surface directed cranially. When it contracts, the dome of the diaphragm flattens out; this increases the volume of the thoracic cavity and causes air to be drawn into the lungs.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

disinfectant<\/p>\n","answer":"

Antimicrobial agent that is applied to nonliving objects to destroy disease-causing microorganisms and their spores by physical or chemical means.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

distal<\/p>\n","answer":"

In dentistry, a positional term that refers to the surface of the tooth farthest from the rostral midline of the dental arch.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

distribution<\/p>\n","answer":"

Dispersion of a drug that is systemically available from the intravascular space and of extravascular fluids and tissues to target receptor sites.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

diversionary restraint<\/p>\n","answer":"

Type of restraint in which varying techniques or devices are used to distract the horse.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

dominance aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Aggression against other members of an animal\u2019s social group to prevent subordinate individuals from performing actions or engaging in activities for which the higher-ranking individual claims priority.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

dominant role<\/p>\n","answer":"

A superior position in a rank order or social hierarchy. Note that dominance describes a social position (role in a relationship), not a personality trait.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

drug<\/p>\n","answer":"

Any chemical agent that affects living processes.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

duodenum<\/p>\n","answer":"

The first segment of the small intestine after the stomach. Chyme enters the duodenum from the stomach.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

efficacy<\/p>\n","answer":"

A drug\u2019s capacity, once bound to its receptor, to produce an effect.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

elimination<\/p>\n","answer":"

The act of urination and\/or defecation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

elongation<\/p>\n","answer":"

The act of lengthening.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

embryo<\/p>\n","answer":"

Structure formed by fertilization of the oocyte by sperm.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

emergency facility<\/p>\n","answer":"

A veterinary emergency facility is one with the primary function of receiving, treating, and monitoring emergency patients during its specified hours of operation. A veterinarian is in attendance at all hours of operation, and sufficient staff is always available to provide timely and appropriate care. Veterinarians, support staff, instrumentation, medications, and supplies must be sufficient to provide an appropriate level of emergency care. A veterinary emergency service may be an independent, after-hours service; and independent 24-hour service; or part of a full-service hospital or a large teaching institution.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

emetics<\/p>\n","answer":"

Agents used to induce vomiting.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

endotoxemia<\/p>\n","answer":"

The presence of poisonous substances in bacteria; separable from the cell body only upon its disintegration.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

energy density<\/p>\n","answer":"

The number of calories provided in foods. For pet diets, energy density is expressed as kcal\/kg.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

enrichment media<\/p>\n","answer":"

Culture media used to enhance the growth of specific bacteria.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Environmental Protection Agency<\/p>\n","answer":"

Government agency charged with protecting human health and the environment. The Pesticide Regulation Division, under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, oversees pesticides.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

eosinophil<\/p>\n","answer":"

Type of granulocyte with a segmented nucleus and granules that stain pink to red with the Wright stain or quick stains. Marked species variation in the appearance of the granules has been noted. Eosinophils from dogs have numerous round reddish granules; eosinophils from cats have numerous rod-shaped reddish granules; eosinophils from horses have numerous large, round reddish granules; and eosinophils from cows have numerous small, round reddish granules.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

eructation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Act or instance of belching.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

esophagostomy tube<\/p>\n","answer":"

Tube placed into an artificial opening in the esophagus when oral feeding is impossible because of injury or surgery.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

estrogen<\/p>\n","answer":"

Hormone found in both males and females that primarily encourages female characteristics and aids in the signs of estrus.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

estrus<\/p>\n","answer":"

Period of sexual activity in nonhuman, female mammals that includes proliferation of uterine mucosa, swelling of the vulva, ovulation, and acceptance of coitus.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

ethylene oxide<\/p>\n","answer":"

Gaseous substance used as a sterilant for instruments and articles that would be damaged by stream sterilization. EO is suspected to cause cancer in some animals in cases involving very large or long exposures.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

etiology<\/p>\n","answer":"

Study of the cause of disease.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

euthanasia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Greek for \u201cgood sleep.\u201d Method of intentionally ending a life to relieve suffering.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

evisceration<\/p>\n","answer":"

Uncontrolled exposure of organs through an incision as a result of dehiscence or trauma.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

fastidious<\/p>\n","answer":"

Describes bacteria that have specific growth requirements.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

fatty acid<\/p>\n","answer":"

Building block of animal or vegetable fats and oils with varying carbon chain length. Several essential fatty acids must be provided in the diet.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

fear<\/p>\n","answer":"

Feeling of apprehension experienced when an animal perceives that some nearby place, thing, or event may be dangerous. This emotion usually leads to avoidance of fear-inducing stimuli. Physiologic changes (increased heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, and dilated pupils) involves autonomic arousal, stimulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA), and release of stress hormones.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

fear biting<\/p>\n","answer":"

The tendency of a fearful animal to bite. Anxious and fearful animals are more likely to defend themselves when they feel threatened. Perceived threats may include a reaching hand or being cornered or restrained.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

fear-related aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Aggression displayed when the dog perceives a threat. Most dogs demonstrate fearful body postures and possibly physiological signs. Over time, as the dog learns that these behaviours are effective, it can begin to demonstrate more offensive body postures.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FFD&C) Act<\/p>\n","answer":"

Federal law regulating drug approval, use, safety, and efficacy.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

fever<\/p>\n","answer":"

Elevation of body temperature caused by a temporary increase in the body\u2019s thermoregulatory set point, usually caused by infection, inflammation, or neoplasia.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

flash sterilization<\/p>\n","answer":"

Emergency sterilization in which the instrument is placed unwrapped in an autoclave and is taken directly to surgery after sterilization. It is not recommended as a routine sterilization procedure.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

foal<\/p>\n","answer":"

Juvenile horse nursing from its mother.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

foley catheter<\/p>\n","answer":"

Catheter threaded through the urethra to the bladder, where it is held in place with a tiny, inflated balloon.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

follicle<\/p>\n","answer":"

Structure on the ovary within which the oocyte develops.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

follicle-stimulating hormone<\/p>\n","answer":"

Hormone produced in the anterior pituitary that when released encourages follicular development and spermatogenesis.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

fomite<\/p>\n","answer":"

An object that in itself is harmless, such as clothing or instruments, but is able to harbor pathogenic or infectious agents and serve as an agent of transmission of infection.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Food and Drug Administration<\/p>\n","answer":"

Government agency charged with ensuring the safety and efficacy of human and animal drugs and the safety of cosmetics, foods, and other consumer items.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

food-related aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Aggression demonstrated only in the presence of food, bones, rawhides, human food, or other high-value food items to prevent real or perceived attempts by others to access the food.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

forage<\/p>\n","answer":"

Vegetative portion of plants in a fresh, dried, or ensiled state; it is fed to livestock (as pasture, hay, or silage).<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

foramen magnum<\/p>\n","answer":"

Large hole in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord exits the skull.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

foreshortening<\/p>\n","answer":"

The visual effect of an object appearing to look shorter than it is because it is angled toward the viewer.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

forestomach<\/p>\n","answer":"

Prestomach chambers in a ruminant animal. Includes reticulum, rumen, and omasum.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

frustration<\/p>\n","answer":"

Experienced when an animal is in a situation in which it is prevented from performing a behaviour that it is highly motivated to perform.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

gas sterilization<\/p>\n","answer":"

Use of chemical vapours to sterilize surgical materials and instruments that cannot withstand the high temperatures associated with steam sterilization in autoclaves. The most commonly used chemical gas is ethylene oxide.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

generic name<\/p>\n","answer":"

The chemical name of a drug rather than the brand name under which the drug is sold.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

genetic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Inherited. In general, one parent or both parents transmit disease-causing genes to the offspring, unless it is a new mutation in the patient. The disease may not show up until much later in life.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

geriatrics<\/p>\n","answer":"

Branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and aging people.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

gonadotropin-releasing hormone<\/p>\n","answer":"

Hormone produced in the hypothalamus that when released can initiate the release of follicle-stimulating hormone or luteinizing hormone in the male or female.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

grief process<\/p>\n","answer":"

The emotional process that one experiences when anticipating or following the loss of an object of attachment.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

gross pathology<\/p>\n","answer":"

Refers to pathologic changes in tissue that are visible with the unaided eye.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Gulick<\/p>\n","answer":"

A calibrated tape measure used to accurately measure body circumference.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hazardous chemical <\/p>\n","answer":"

Any chemical or chemical product that may present a physical or health hazard, including, but limited to, carcinogens, irritants, sensitizers, toxins, flammable materials, and products that may be reactive with other common chemicals.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hazardous materials plan<\/p>\n","answer":"

Written plan required by the \u201cRight to know\u201d law. The hazardous materials plan is prepared by the employer to inform employees of the warning, training, and safe use procedures for hazardous chemicals in the workplace.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hematocrit<\/p>\n","answer":"

The percentage of a specific volume of blood that consist of packed red blood cells (RBCs). Although hematocrit often is used synonymously with packed cell volume, it is used most correctly to refer to a value measured by an automated multiplied by the RBC count.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hemocytometer<\/p>\n","answer":"

Specialized counting chamber with a surface that contains a pair of etched counting grids and a special weighted coverglass used for manual determination of cell counts. Detailed manufacturer instructions must be followed carefully for accurate results.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hemoglobin<\/p>\n","answer":"

Specialized, iron-containing protein in red blood cells (RBCs) that binds oxygen in the lungs for transport to tissues. Hemoglobin concentration is measured by most automated hematology analyzers as an index of RBC mass.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hemolysis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Destruction of red blood cells with liberation of hemoglobin. In microbiology, clearing of media around a bacterial colony.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hemoptysis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Coughing up blood, or blood in sputum.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hemostasis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Process of vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, and blood coagulation resulting in clots formation in response to vascular injury.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

heterophil<\/p>\n","answer":"

Type of granulocyte in birds, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Heterophils have bilobed or segmented nuclei and numerous red-staining seed-shaped or rod-shaped granules. Heterophils function similarly to neutrophils, but there are differences in the granule content.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hospice<\/p>\n","answer":"

Facility or program designed to provide a caring environment to meet the physical and emotional needs of the terminally ill.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hospital<\/p>\n","answer":"

A veterinary or animal hospital is a facility in which the practice conducted typically includes inpatient and outpatient diagnostics and treatment.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Hospital Safety Manual<\/p>\n","answer":"

A collection of written safety \u201cdos and don\u2019ts\u201d unique to a specific workplace.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

humane twitch<\/p>\n","answer":"

Restraint device with a hinged metal device that is placed over the upper lip of the horse and clipped to the halter.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hydrocarbons<\/p>\n","answer":"

Any of a large class of organic compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen. Examples include natural gas, propane, butane, kerosene, gasoline, and motor oil.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hyoid bone<\/p>\n","answer":"

Bone in the neck region that supports the base of the tongue, the pharynx, and the larynx and aids the process of swallowing. The hyoid is usually referred to as a single bone, but it is composed of several portions. The hyoid bone is attached to the temporal bone by two small rods of cartilage.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypersensitivity<\/p>\n","answer":"

Exaggerated immune response to some source of stimulation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hyperthermia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Elevation of body temperature caused by inadequate heat-dissipating mechanisms to overcome excessive ambient heat, without a change in the body\u2019s thermoregulatory set point.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypertonic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Having an osmolality higher than that of blood.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hyperventilation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Increased ventilation; a respiratory pattern that results in lower carbon dioxide blood levels.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypnotic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Drug that induces sleep.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypothermia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Abnormally low body temperature. The measured body temperature must be compared with what is normal for the age group because neonates have lower body temperatures than adults.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypoventilation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Decreased ventilation; a respiratory problem that results in higher blood levels of carbon dioxide.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypovolemia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Decreased ventilation; a respiratory problem that results in higher blood levels of carbon dioxide.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypoxemia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Low blood oxygen levels.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypoxia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Low tissue oxygen levels.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

icterus<\/p>\n","answer":"

Yellow discolouration of tissues, serum, or plasma caused by the presence of bilirubin. Icterus, also referred to as jaundice, may develop as a result of hemolytic disease (prehepatic), liver disease (hepatic), or cholestasis (posthepatic or obstruction of bile flow).<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

idiopathic aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Unpredictable and severe aggression that occurs in the absence of stimuli that would allow the aggression to be categorized otherwise. The type of aggression commonly referred to as \u201cSpringer rage\u201d is likely a form of aggression that could be called idiopathic.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

impervious<\/p>\n","answer":"

Waterproof. Does not allow water to penetrate.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

in situ<\/p>\n","answer":"

In its normal place; confined to the site of origin.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

indigenous flora<\/p>\n","answer":"

Bacteria that normally inhabit an anatomical site. Also called normal flora or microflora.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

inflammatory phase<\/p>\n","answer":"

ingesta<\/p>\n","answer":"

Food material in the intestinal tract.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

inguinal<\/p>\n","answer":"

Pertaining to the groin area.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

inter-dog (male\/male) aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

As the term implies, may occur because of fear of strange dogs, or may be related to hormonal influences when it occurs between two intact male dogs. Inter-dog aggression within a household may develop because of a changing hierarchy between the dogs.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

irritable aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Can be similar to pain-related aggression, but may occur simply because a dog is tired or just does not desire interaction. May be more common in older dogs and\/or in dogs living with small children. May be difficult to differentiate from pain- or fear-related aggression.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

irritant<\/p>\n","answer":"

Agent that causes pain or inflammation at the site of injection.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

isotonic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Having the same osmolality as that of blood.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

jugular vein<\/p>\n","answer":"

Consists of paired veins running in the neck that drain the brain, face, and neck.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

junctional epithelium<\/p>\n","answer":"

Thin layer of epithelium that attaches to the tooth just coronal to the cementoenamel junction.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

laceration<\/p>\n","answer":"

Sharp cut or tear through the skin and possibly deeper tissues.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Laminae<\/p>\n","answer":"

Interdigitations between the corium and the hoof that serve as attachment sites between the hoof and the coffin bone. Also bony plates that form the roof of the arch of each spinal vertebra. <\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Laparotomy<\/p>\n","answer":"

Surgical incision into the abdominal wall.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

left shift<\/p>\n","answer":"

An increased number of immature granulocytes, typically used to refer to an increased number of band neutrophils. The presence of a left shift often indicates inflammation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

lesions<\/p>\n","answer":"

Alterations or abnormalities in a tissue (pathologic changes); for example, wounds, sores, ulcers, tumors, cataracts, and any other tissue damage.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

leukocytosis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Condition characterized by an abnormally high total number of circulating leukocytes. Neutrophilia indicates increased numbers of circulating neutrophils.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Levy-Jennings chart<\/p>\n","answer":"

Graph on which quality control data are sequentially plotted for rapid visual inspection (see Figure 13-2). The x-axis may show the date or control run number, whereas the y-axis depicts the concentration of the control. The mean and +1, 2, or 3 standard deviations from the expected mean of the control material are indicated on the graph.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

lipemia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Turbidity of serum or plasma due to the presence of lipids that contain a high concentration of triglycerides. Lipemia may occur after a meal or in association with various metabolic diseases.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

lipid<\/p>\n","answer":"

Any fat or oil or related compound that is insoluble in water but soluble in nonpolar solvents.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

lipophilic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Soluble in lipids. Drug absorption across cell membranes is most effective for drugs that are lipophilic.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

luteinizing hormone<\/p>\n","answer":"

Hormone produced in the anterior pituitary that when released can initiate follicular maturation, ovulation, and spermatogenesis.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

lymphocyte<\/p>\n","answer":"

Variably sized, round leukocyte with a round nucleus, condensed chromatin, and minimal pale cytoplasm, resulting in a relatively high nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio. Most lymphocytes normally present in the circulation are small. B and T lymphocytes mediate humoral and cell-mediated immunity, respectively.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

lymphosarcoma<\/p>\n","answer":"

Also known as lymphoma; cancer of lymphocytes and lymphoid tissues and the third-most commonly diagnosed cancer in dogs.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

magnification<\/p>\n","answer":"

The process of making an image appear larger. In light microscopy, the power of the ocular multiplied by the power of the objective equals the total magnification of the image.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

mare<\/p>\n","answer":"

Adult female horse.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

massage<\/p>\n","answer":"

Varying types of manual strokes applied to the body to promote relaxation, to decrease pain, or to promote circulation to surrounding tissues.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

maternal aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Aggression typical of a female that is attempting to prevent access to her offspring (usually neonates). May also occur during pseudopregnancy (pseudocyesis), when females nest and guard items as if they are neonates, in the absence of actual pregnancy.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration<\/p>\n","answer":"

The average concentration of hemoglobin in a volume of blood. MCHC is calculated from the hemoglobin concentration divided by the packed cell volume (hematocrit) and is used to characterize red blood cells (RBCs) in anemic patients.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

mean corpuscular volume<\/p>\n","answer":"

Average volume of red blood cells (RBCs). MCV is measured by most automated hematology analyzers and is used to characterize the RBCs in patients with anemia. It also may be calculated by dividing the packed cell volume by RBC count obtained through manual methods.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

mediastinum<\/p>\n","answer":"

Space in the thorax between the lungs that contains the trachea, esophagus, heart, nerves, lymphatic vessels, and major blood vessels.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

melena<\/p>\n","answer":"

Passage of dark tarry stools that contain decomposing blood; usually an indication of bleeding in the upper part of the alimentary tract, especially the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

meninges<\/p>\n","answer":"

Connective tissue layers that cover the brain and the spinal cord.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

metabolism<\/p>\n","answer":"

The ability of a living organism to modify the chemical structure of drugs so that they are no longer active.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

mobile facility<\/p>\n","answer":"

A mobile practice is a veterinary practice conducted from a vehicle with special medical or surgical facilities, or from a vehicle suitable for making house or farm calls. Regardless of mode of transportation, such practices shall have a permanent base of operations with a published address and telecommunication capabilities for making appointments or responding to emergency situations.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

moist wound healing<\/p>\n","answer":"

Maintaining a moist wound environment by using an occlusive or semiocclusive primary bandage layer.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

monocyte<\/p>\n","answer":"

Largest circulating leukocyte in health; monocytes are characterized by abundant basophilic cytoplasm that often contains clear vacuoles and\/or small pink granules. Nuclei are oval, indented, or amoeboid in shape and have chromatin that is less condense than in lymphocytes.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

mutagen<\/p>\n","answer":"

Chemical or physical agent that causes permanent deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) injury and alternation within a cell. These changes are separate and distinct from those that normally occur during genetic recombination.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

myocardium<\/p>\n","answer":"

Middle layer of the heart and the main muscle layer responsible for wound contraction.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

myofibroblast<\/p>\n","answer":"

Type of fibroblast with contractile properties similar to those of smooth muscle cells, which are responsible for wound contraction.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

myositis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Inflammation of muscle.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

myotherapy<\/p>\n","answer":"

Form of massage that uses ischemic compression to relieve pain and muscle spasms.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

nares<\/p>\n","answer":"

Nostrils.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America<\/p>\n","answer":"

An association dedicated to representing and promoting veterinary technology.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

necropsy<\/p>\n","answer":"

Examination of an animal after it has died to determine abnormal and disease-related changes that occurred during its life. The term necropsy originates from the Greek language and means \u201cviewing the dead.\u201d Necropsy is also known as autopsy, which is Greek for \u201cseeing with one\u2019s own eyes.\u201d <\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

needle (canine) teeth<\/p>\n","answer":"

Deciduous third incisors and canines of piglets. These \u201cbaby teeth\u201d are very sharp and should be nipped to protect the sow during suckling.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

neonatal period<\/p>\n","answer":"

In puppies and kittens, the first 2 to 4 weeks of life are characterized by complete dependence on the mother because of incomplete neurologic functions, such as audio and visual abilities and proper spinal reflexes.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

net income<\/p>\n","answer":"

Total income less all expenses and taxes.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

neutropenia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Abnormal decrease in the number of neutrophils (the most common type of white blood cells [WBCs]) in the blood.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

nonadherent dressing<\/p>\n","answer":"

Primary layer that does not adhere firmly to the wound surface.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

non-occlusive<\/p>\n","answer":"

A state in which the teeth of the upper and lower mandibles do not mesh with one another.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

nosocomial infection<\/p>\n","answer":"

Infection acquired during hospitalization.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

nutrients<\/p>\n","answer":"

Substances that provide nourishment for growth and maintenance of life.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Occupational Safety and Health Act<\/p>\n","answer":"

Law in the United States that established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It gives every American worker protections and responsibilities in the area of safety. The Act applies to all workplaces in the United States and its territories that have at least one employee.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Occupational Safety and Health Administration<\/p>\n","answer":"

Agency of the U.S government that is charged with enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Twenty-one states and territories have OSHA programs administrated by the state; the remainder fall under federal OSHA jurisdiction.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

office<\/p>\n","answer":"

A veterinary office is a veterinary practice in which a limited or consultative practice is conducted and that typically provides no facilities for housing or for inpatient diagnostics or treatment.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

on-call emergency service<\/p>\n","answer":"

Veterinary medical service in which veterinarians and staff members are not necessarily on the premises during all hours of operation, or one where, after initial triage and treatment are provided, veterinarians leave orders for continued patient care by staff and remain available on-call.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

operant conditioning<\/p>\n","answer":"

Also known as instrumental conditioning; based on the principle that the consequences of a behaviour will influence its frequency; known as the Thorndike law of effect. Behaviours that result in pleasant outcomes will increase in frequency, whereas those that result in unpleasant outcomes will decrease.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

opportunistic infection<\/p>\n","answer":"

Infection caused by an organism that is usually harmless but that causes disease under certain circumstances, such as failure of host defenses.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

orthopedic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Related to surgery on the skeleton.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

orthopnea<\/p>\n","answer":"

Shortness of breath when lying down. Animals in congestive heart failure will stand and will resist lying down, to facilitate respiration.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

osteochondrosis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Defect in cartilage maturation that causes lack of ossification of maturing cartilage.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

otoacariasis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Infestation of the external ear canal with mites or ticks. Otobius megnini, the spinose ear tick, and Otodectes cynotis, the ear mite of dogs and cats, produce otoacariasis.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

outpatient<\/p>\n","answer":"

Patient that comes into the practice and is treated and leaves without staying.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

ovariohysterectomy<\/p>\n","answer":"

Spay; removal of the uterus.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

over-the-counter (OTC) drug<\/p>\n","answer":"

A nonprescription drug, as opposed to a legend drug.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

packed cell volume<\/p>\n","answer":"

The percentage (%) of red blood cells (RBCs) in a specific volume of blood; determined by centrifugation of a microhematocrit tube filled with anticoagulated blood. PCV is commonly used in veterinary medicine as an index of RBC mass.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pancytopenia<\/p>\n","answer":"

A decrease to below normal in the concentration of the three major blood cell types: red cells, white cells, and platelets.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

panleukopenia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Viral infection of cats that is not considered zoonotic but is highly contagious from cat to cat.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pathogenesis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Sequence of events that leads to or underlies a disease.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pathology<\/p>\n","answer":"

The science and study of disease, especially the causes and development of abnormal conditions.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

percutaneously<\/p>\n","answer":"

Term that refers to administering something through the skin.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pericarditis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Inflammation of the pericardium.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

perineal<\/p>\n","answer":"

The area between the anus and the dorsal part of the external genitalia, especially in the female.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

perineal hernia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Herniation of abdominal contents through the pelvic diaphragm, resulting in swelling on either side of the anus.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

persistent infection<\/p>\n","answer":"

Chronic infection that does not resolve despite use of antimicrobials.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

personal protective equipment<\/p>\n","answer":"

Any piece of clothing or article worn by the user that is designed to prevent injury. Typically, PPE would not remove the hazard at hand, but merely places a physical barrier between the wearer and the hazard. Examples include gloves, glasses or googles, aprons, boots, smocks, masks, and so on.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

petechiation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Small, visible, pinpoint hemorrhage lesions less than 1mm in diameter.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

petty cash<\/p>\n","answer":"

Small discretionary funds in the form of cash that are used to buy items at times when it is not practical to write a check or use a credit card.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

physical sterilization<\/p>\n","answer":"

Use of filtration, radiation, and heat applied to medical products.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

picture archival computing systems<\/p>\n","answer":"

Required to store, send, receive, print, and view images from all imaging modalities.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pineal gland<\/p>\n","answer":"

The endocrine structure within the brain that acts to correlate the length of daylight to reproduction.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pituitary gland<\/p>\n","answer":"

The \u201cmaster endocrine gland.\u201d A pea-sized endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, made up of the anterior pituitary gland, which produces seven known hormones, and the posterior pituitary gland, which stores and releases two hormones from the hypothalamus; also called the hypophysis.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

placenta<\/p>\n","answer":"

Structure that consists of the yolk sac, the amnion, the allantois, and the chorion; responsible for the passage of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between fetus and dam.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

platelets (thrombocytes)<\/p>\n","answer":"

Non-nucleated fragments of megakaryocyte cytoplasm that circulate in blood and are involved in primary hemostasis. Platelets usually are smaller than red blood cells (RBCs), and the cytoplasm contains numerous small blue to purple granules, the contents of which are important in hemostasis.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

play-related aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Behaviour typical of play, usually nonaffective, and often simply referred to as inappropriate play behaviour when directed toward humans.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pneumothorax<\/p>\n","answer":"

Abnormal accumulation of air in the space between the rib cage and the lung. This abnormal air pocket compresses the lung, resulting in respiratory distress. The lung may collapse. This condition may be caused by injury to lung tissue, rupture of air-filled pulmonary cysts, or puncture of the chest wall.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

positive punishment<\/p>\n","answer":"

Decreases the frequency of behaviour because something unpleasant is added after a behaviour.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

positive reinforcement<\/p>\n","answer":"

Increases the frequency of behaviour because something pleasant is added after a behaviour.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

positive aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Aggression demonstrated in the presence of any highly valued resource used to prevent real or perceived attempts by others to access the resource.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

predatory aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Aggression-consistent hunting; usually quiet, staring, and stalking with tail twitching and body lowered. When directed at small children or infant humans, this should be considered an emergency situation in need of immediate assessment and management.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

previous history<\/p>\n","answer":"

The medical history of a patient that precedes the events surrounding the current problem.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

primiparous<\/p>\n","answer":"

Describes an animal that has given birth once.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

profits<\/p>\n","answer":"

The amount left over after all normal and necessary operating expenses of a business are subtracted from the gross revenue.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

progress notes<\/p>\n","answer":"

Chronologically ordered notations made in the medical record that describes the events of each patient\u2019s examination, diagnosis, and treatment.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

prolactin<\/p>\n","answer":"

Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that, in concert with progesterone and estrogen and other hormones, stimulates milk formation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

proliferative phase<\/p>\n","answer":"

The second phase of wound healing; characterized by invasion of fibroblasts, formation of granulation tissue, deposition of collagen, epithelialization across healthy granulation tissue, and wound contraction by myofibroblasts.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

proprioceptive<\/p>\n","answer":"

Activated by, or related to, stimuli that arise within an animal.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

prosector <\/p>\n","answer":"

The person performing the necropsy.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

prosthesis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Synthetic material used to replace some tissue or part of the body.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pruritic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Itchy<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pulmonary artery<\/p>\n","answer":"

Artery arising from the right ventricle that delivers blood into the pulmonary circulation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pulmonary edema<\/p>\n","answer":"

Fluid buildup within the alveoli or interstitial spaces of the lung.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pulse deficit<\/p>\n","answer":"

As detected by simultaneous cardiac auscultation and pulse palpation, a condition wherein each audible heartbeat is not accompanied by a palpable pulse wave.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pulse pressure<\/p>\n","answer":"

The difference between systolic and diastolic pressures. This determines the intensity of the sensation when peripheral pulses are palpated.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

quality control<\/p>\n","answer":"

Method or program that uses specific decision criteria or rules to determine whether an analytical test is producing accurate, consistent, and reliable results. QC uses control materials to determine whether a procedure is in control (performing acceptably) or out of control (failing to perform within acceptable control limits). A QC system is designed to detect problems before test results are transmitted to the clinician, thus avoiding implementation of treatment based on erroneous test results.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

rabies<\/p>\n","answer":"

Viral disease spread by the saliva of infected animals, primarily through bite wound. Human and animal vaccines are available and effective, but once symptoms of the disease appear in a patient, mortality is nearly 100%.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

ratchet<\/p>\n","answer":"

Part of an instrument \u2013 usually located near the rings or handles- that allows the instrument to be maintained in one position after it has grasped or retracted the tissue.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

RBC indices<\/p>\n","answer":"

Measurements or calculations that are part of the complete blood count (CBC). Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) are used to describe the average RBC volume and hemoglobin concentration, respectively. RBC indices may be useful in the classification of anemia.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

recent history<\/p>\n","answer":"

Events surrounding the current medical medical problem.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

recumbency<\/p>\n","answer":"

redirected behaviours<\/p>\n","answer":"

Occur when an animal is highly motivated to perform a particular behaviour but for some reason is prevented from doing so. The animal subsequently redirects the behaviour to another target.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

reduced gastrointestinal motility<\/p>\n","answer":"

A decrease in the peristaltic movements of the stomach and intestines. Decreases motility is common in labour, after general anesthesia, and as a side effect of some sedatives.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

referral facilities<\/p>\n","answer":"

Provide services by veterinarians with a special interest in certain species or a particular area of veterinary medicine.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

refractometer<\/p>\n","answer":"

Instrument that measures the bending of light (angle of refraction) as it passes between liquid and air. Because the angle of refraction and the concentration of solutes are relatively linear, refractometry can be used to approximate total protein concentration in serum or plasma.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada<\/p>\n","answer":"

The national association of registered veterinary technician and technologists.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

regurgitation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Flow of stomach contents into the esophagus and mouth unaccompanied by retching, as distinguished from vomiting, which occurs as forceful expulsion of stomach contents into the esophagus and mouth preceded by retching.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

rehabilitation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Restoration of health.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

relaxin<\/p>\n","answer":"

Hormone secreted by the corpus luteum in the ovaries of pregnant animals. It relaxes the pubic symphysis, softens the cervix, and inhibits uterine contractions.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

residual activity<\/p>\n","answer":"

Continued bactericidal activity that persists after antiseptic or disinfectant has been applied.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

resolution<\/p>\n","answer":"

Stage during which there is no longer anger or depression, but acceptance.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

reticulocyte<\/p>\n","answer":"

Red blood cells (RBCs) stained with new methylene blue or other vital stains that form visible aggregates of ribosomal ribonucleic acid (RNA; reticulum). RBCs that contain reticulum are immature and are counted as an index of a bone marrow regenerative response to anemia.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

retroperitoneal<\/p>\n","answer":"

Of or pertaining to the body cavity located behind the peritoneum. It includes structures such as the kidneys that are found between the peritoneum and the body wall.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

\u201cRight to know\u201d law<\/p>\n","answer":"

A common name for the hazard communication standard of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This standard requires an employer to inform employees when they may be exposed to hazardous chemicals while performing their duties.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

rouleaux<\/p>\n","answer":"

Rouleaux formation refers to red blood cells (RBCs) in chains that resemble a stack of coins. In horses and cats, rouleaux formation is common, whereas in dogs, rouleaux formation may be an indication of inflammation or an artifact of smear preparation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

rules and regulations<\/p>\n","answer":"

Secondary mandates written by the state board.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

safety data sheet<\/p>\n","answer":"

An important system for cataloging important safety information regarding hazardous chemicals in the workplace. SDSs should be available to workers in the area where the chemicals are stored and should include product information regarding spill-safety procedures, toxicology information, and emergency procedures. SDS formats can vary from state to state.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

sciatic nerve<\/p>\n","answer":"

Nerve that runs along the caudal aspect of the femur beneath the biceps. It is important to avoid this nerve when giving intramuscular injections.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

scrub<\/p>\n","answer":"

Disinfecting the hands and donning sterile gown and gloves to participate in a sterile procedure.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

scrub suit<\/p>\n","answer":"

Shirt and pants worn into the operating room. Usually made of a lint-free cotton or polyester material.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

scutes<\/p>\n","answer":"

The external scales covered with horn found on the feet of crocodilians and birds, and on the shell of turtles.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

seasonally polyestrous<\/p>\n","answer":"

Having repeated estrous cycles that occur during the breeding season of a species.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

segmented neutrophil<\/p>\n","answer":"

A mature neutrophil with a segmented nucleus.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

sepsis<\/p>\n","answer":"

A state of systemic inflammation characterized by deteriorating vital signs and the presence of infection.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

septicemia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Invasion of the bloodstream by microorganisms (usually bacteria) from a focus of infection. It is accompanied by fever, chills, prostration, pain, nausea, and diarrhea.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

signalment<\/p>\n","answer":"

The age, sex, breed, and species of a veterinary patient.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

SOAP<\/p>\n","answer":"

Acronym for subjective, objective, assessment, and plan. The SOAP format is used to evaluate hospitalized or sick patients.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

social status\/dominance aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Aggression toward people in an attempt to acquire or maintain resources. Dogs that display this form of aggression should be demonstrating offensive rather than defensive or fear-related visual cues.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

socialization<\/p>\n","answer":"

Process by which an animal develops appropriate social behaviours toward members of its own and other species. The process of socialization requires providing to the young animal pleasant experiences with people, situations, inanimate elements of the environment, and other animals.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

specialty facilities<\/p>\n","answer":"

A veterinary\/animal facility in which services are provided by board-certified veterinarians\/specialists.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

spectrophotometry<\/p>\n","answer":"

Measurement of the amount of light that a substance absorbs. Spectrophotometers are instruments that pass a beam of light of a specific wavelength through a substance, such as serum or plasma. The amount of light that passes through the sample is then measured by a photodetector. Typically, an analyte will absorb some of the photons from the light beam, thus reducing the light that reaches the detector in proportion to the quantity of analyte present in the sample.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

spherocytes<\/p>\n","answer":"

Red blood cells (RBCs) that lack a central zone of pallor and appear slightly smaller and denser than normal RBCs. Spherocytes result from binding of antibody to the RBC surface and removal of a portion of cell membrane by macrophages in the spleen. This occurs most commonly in immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

sterilization<\/p>\n","answer":"

The destruction of all disease-producing organisms and spores on an object.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

sternum<\/p>\n","answer":"

The breastbone. The series of rod-like bones called sternebrae that form the floor of the thorax.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

strangulation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Encircling of a tissue with suture or internal structures (e.g., slipping of bowel into a hernia or through scar tissue) such that blood supply to the tissue is lost and death of the tissue ensues, unless the tissue is released and blood flow can resume.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

stress<\/p>\n","answer":"

stridor<\/p>\n","answer":"

A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound usually caused by obstruction of airflow at the pharynx or larynx.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

strike-through<\/p>\n","answer":"

When fluid penetrates a surgical drape or gown, it creates a pathway by which organisms can invade the sterile field.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

subchondral bone<\/p>\n","answer":"

The bone that lies just beneath joint cartilage.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

submissive behaviours<\/p>\n","answer":"

Also known as appeasement behaviours, they function as signals to \u201cturn off\u201d threatening and aggressive behaviours from other individuals.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

subordinate role<\/p>\n","answer":"

A lower position in a rank order or social hierarchy. Note that \u201csubordinate\u201d describes a social position (role in a relationship), not a personality trait.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

syncope<\/p>\n","answer":"

Fainting.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

technician assessment<\/p>\n","answer":"

Clinical judgement that the veterinary technician makes regarding the physiologic and psychological problems and needs of a patient. The technician assessment comprises the \u201cA\u201d portion of the veterinary technician SOAP \u2013 the list of technician evaluations arranged in order of priority with reference to the psychological and physiologic needs of the patient.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

technician evaluation<\/p>\n","answer":"

The second phase of the veterinary technician practice model. Conclusions drawn from patient assessment and analysis of the database related to the animal\u2019s (or the owner\u2019s) physical and psychological response to a veterinary medical condition.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

technician intervention<\/p>\n","answer":"

The third phase of the veterinary technician practice model. An action planned and implemented by the veterinary technician using independent critical thinking to address a patient\u2019s reaction to illness and risk for future problems, as well as owner\u2019s knowledge deficits. Typically, a technician intervention is carried out to address each of the technician evaluations. <\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

tenesmus<\/p>\n","answer":"

Distressing but ineffectual urge to evacuate the rectum or urinary bladder.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Territorial aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Aggression demonstrated only in a particular, circumscribed area when approached by a perceived threat.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

therapeutic blood level<\/p>\n","answer":"

Range of concentrations of a drug in the bloodstream at which the drug is expected to have the desired effect.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Therapeutic drug monitoring<\/p>\n","answer":"

Periodic measurement of the amount of a drug in blood.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Third intention wound healing<\/p>\n","answer":"

Healing of a wound that has already formed granulation tissue and undergone secondary closure.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Thrombocytopenia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Formation of a blood clot that lodges in or obstructs a blood vessel.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Thrombophlebitis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Inflammation of the vein associated with a thrombus.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Thrombosis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Clotting of blood within a vessel that results in obstruction of blood flow.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Tortoise<\/p>\n","answer":"

A land turtle.<\/p>\n","tips":{}}]},"library":"H5P.Dialogcards 1.9","metadata":{"contentType":"Dialog Cards","license":"U","title":"Semester 1 Terminology"},"subContentId":"ee57e6ac-2832-4ee5-a971-989a2f109580"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","subContentId":"37e6cfad-357d-475b-a4f5-6c6c8cf2c9cb","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Complete Glossary"}},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"mode":"normal","behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You have mastered all @cards cards by getting them correct @max times!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":"","description":"","dialogs":[{"text":"

abscess<\/p>\n","answer":"

anxiety<\/p>\n","answer":"

Anticipation of future or potential danger that may be unknown, imagined, or real. Leads to a physiologic response similar to that of fear.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

fear<\/p>\n","answer":"

Center for Veterinary Medicine<\/p>\n","answer":"

hospital<\/p>\n","answer":"

A veterinary or animal hospital is a facility in which the practice conducted typically includes inpatient and outpatient diagnostics and treatment.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

mare<\/p>\n","answer":"

Adult female horse.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

massage<\/p>\n","answer":"

Varying types of manual strokes applied to the body to promote relaxation, to decrease pain, or to promote circulation to surrounding tissues.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

office<\/p>\n","answer":"

outpatient<\/p>\n","answer":"

Patient that comes into the practice and is treated and leaves without staying.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

personal protective equipment<\/p>\n","answer":"

previous history<\/p>\n","answer":"

The medical history of a patient that precedes the events surrounding the current problem.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

rehabilitation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Restoration of health.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

scrub<\/p>\n","answer":"

Disinfecting the hands and donning sterile gown and gloves to participate in a sterile procedure.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

disinfectant<\/p>\n","answer":"

Antimicrobial agent that is applied to nonliving objects to destroy disease-causing microorganisms and their spores by physical or chemical means.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

emergency facility<\/p>\n","answer":"

foal<\/p>\n","answer":"

Juvenile horse nursing from its mother.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

generic name<\/p>\n","answer":"

The chemical name of a drug rather than the brand name under which the drug is sold.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hospital safety manual<\/p>\n","answer":"

A collection of written safety \u201cdos and don\u2019ts\u201d unique to a specific workplace.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

laceration<\/p>\n","answer":"

Sharp cut or tear through the skin and possibly deeper tissues.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America<\/p>\n","answer":"

An association dedicated to representing and promoting veterinary technology.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

recent history<\/p>\n","answer":"

Events surrounding the current medical medical problem.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

scrub suit<\/p>\n","answer":"

Shirt and pants worn into the operating room. Usually made of a lint-free cotton or polyester material.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

sterilization<\/p>\n","answer":"

The destruction of all disease-producing organisms and spores on an object.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

tortoise<\/p>\n","answer":"

A land turtle.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

specialty facilities<\/p>\n","answer":"

A veterinary\/animal facility in which services are provided by board-certified veterinarians\/specialists.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

rabies<\/p>\n","answer":"

on-call emergency service<\/p>\n","answer":"

hazardous chemical <\/p>\n","answer":"

drug<\/p>\n","answer":"

Any chemical agent that affects living processes.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

dehydration<\/p>\n","answer":"

Abnormal depletion of body fluids.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

bereavement<\/p>\n","answer":"

State of sadness, grief, and mourning after the loss of a loved one.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypnotic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Drug that induces sleep.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pathology<\/p>\n","answer":"

The science and study of disease, especially the causes and development of abnormal conditions.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

sternum<\/p>\n","answer":"

The breastbone. The series of rod-like bones called sternebrae that form the floor of the thorax.<\/p>\n","tips":{}}]},"library":"H5P.Dialogcards 1.9","metadata":{"contentType":"Dialog Cards","license":"U","title":"Week 1 Terminology"},"subContentId":"2da9bc9c-4ea9-4653-9ac5-c73d5e1cb7ca"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Week 1"},"subContentId":"8f9fb3b3-13db-499e-bde4-cefcd298b50d"},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"mode":"normal","behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You have mastered all @cards cards by getting them correct @max times!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":"","description":"","dialogs":[{"text":"

abrasion<\/p>\n","answer":"

An area of skin that has been superficially scraped, creating a wound. Also, tooth wear associated with chewing on objects, such as rocks, ice cubes, toys, and bones.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

absorption<\/p>\n","answer":"

Uptake of substances into or across tissue.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act<\/p>\n","answer":"

concentrates<\/p>\n","answer":"

Broad classification of feedstuff that is high in energy and low in fiber.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

clinic<\/p>\n","answer":"

A veterinary or animal clinic is a facility in which the practice conducted may include inpatient and outpatient diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

closed gloving<\/p>\n","answer":"

Method of putting on sterile gloves whereby the hands are kept hidden within the sleeves of a sterile gown during gloving.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

consultation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Specific period of time that the veterinarian meets with the client and the patient for the purpose of diagnosis\/treatment.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

contamination<\/p>\n","answer":"

The presence of disease-producing bacteria or other microorganisms on the surface of a wound or surgical field.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

elongation<\/p>\n","answer":"

The act of lengthening.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

genetic<\/p>\n","answer":"

geriatrics<\/p>\n","answer":"

Branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and aging people.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Gulick<\/p>\n","answer":"

A calibrated tape measure used to accurately measure body circumference.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hemoglobin<\/p>\n","answer":"

lesions<\/p>\n","answer":"

Alterations or abnormalities in a tissue (pathologic changes); for example, wounds, sores, ulcers, tumors, cataracts, and any other tissue damage.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

magnification<\/p>\n","answer":"

meninges<\/p>\n","answer":"

Connective tissue layers that cover the brain and the spinal cord.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

metabolism<\/p>\n","answer":"

The ability of a living organism to modify the chemical structure of drugs so that they are no longer active.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

nares<\/p>\n","answer":"

Nostrils.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

over-the-counter (OTC) drug<\/p>\n","answer":"

A nonprescription drug, as opposed to a legend drug.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

persistent infection<\/p>\n","answer":"

Chronic infection that does not resolve despite use of antimicrobials.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

physical sterilization<\/p>\n","answer":"

Use of filtration, radiation, and heat applied to medical products.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

play-related aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Behaviour typical of play, usually nonaffective, and often simply referred to as inappropriate play behaviour when directed toward humans.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

progress notes<\/p>\n","answer":"

Chronologically ordered notations made in the medical record that describes the events of each patient\u2019s examination, diagnosis, and treatment.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

prosthesis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Synthetic material used to replace some tissue or part of the body.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

ratchet<\/p>\n","answer":"

referral facilities<\/p>\n","answer":"

Provide services by veterinarians with a special interest in certain species or a particular area of veterinary medicine.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

regurgitation<\/p>\n","answer":"

resolution<\/p>\n","answer":"

Stage during which there is no longer anger or depression, but acceptance.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

safety data sheet<\/p>\n","answer":"

signalment<\/p>\n","answer":"

The age, sex, breed, and species of a veterinary patient.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

syncope<\/p>\n","answer":"

Fainting.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

technician assessment<\/p>\n","answer":"

nutrients<\/p>\n","answer":"

Substances that provide nourishment for growth and maintenance of life.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

positive reinforcement<\/p>\n","answer":"

Increases the frequency of behaviour because something pleasant is added after a behaviour.<\/p>\n","tips":{}}]},"library":"H5P.Dialogcards 1.9","metadata":{"contentType":"Dialog Cards","license":"U","title":"Week 2 Terminology"},"subContentId":"642c7959-e35d-4477-b8a0-030bb6931329"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Week 2"},"subContentId":"f3dd0042-65b0-413a-96cb-776eeda59e07"},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"mode":"normal","behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You have mastered all @cards cards by getting them correct @max times!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":"","description":"","dialogs":[{"text":"

acids<\/p>\n","answer":"

aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

amino acids<\/p>\n","answer":"

anticoagulants<\/p>\n","answer":"

Additives used in blood collection bags for blood banking to keep blood from clotting.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

autoclave<\/p>\n","answer":"

Machine that uses pressurized steam to sterilize objects.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

bacteriostatic<\/p>\n","answer":"

An adjective that describes an agent that inhibits bacterial multiplication.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

barbering<\/p>\n","answer":"

Behavioural problem in which the animal obsessively grooms to the point of damaging the hair and skin.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

binocular vision<\/p>\n","answer":"

Vision in which both eyes are used synchronously to produce a single image.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

blood smears<\/p>\n","answer":"

Thin films of anticoagulated blood prepared on glass slides that are sir dried, stained, and evaluated for cell morphology and differential leukocyte counts.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

cachexia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Weight loss, loss of muscle mass, and general debilitation that may accompany chronic disease.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

calibrator<\/p>\n","answer":"

collagen<\/p>\n","answer":"

Proteins that make up most of the skin, bone, cartilage, tendons, and other connective tissue.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

corrosive<\/p>\n","answer":"

Highly reactive substance that causes obvious damage to living tissue.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

dead space<\/p>\n","answer":"

Space between tissues created by a wound, allowing accumulation of fluid.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

debridement<\/p>\n","answer":"

Removal of foreign matter and dead tissue from a wound.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

elimination<\/p>\n","answer":"

The act of urination and\/or defecation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

emetics<\/p>\n","answer":"

Agents used to induce vomiting.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

fear biting<\/p>\n","answer":"

fever<\/p>\n","answer":"

Elevation of body temperature caused by a temporary increase in the body\u2019s thermoregulatory set point, usually caused by infection, inflammation, or neoplasia.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

fomite<\/p>\n","answer":"

hemolysis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Destruction of red blood cells with liberation of hemoglobin. In microbiology, clearing of media around a bacterial colony.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hyperthermia<\/p>\n","answer":"

hyperventilation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Increased ventilation; a respiratory pattern that results in lower carbon dioxide blood levels.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

inter-dog (male\/male) aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

jugular vein<\/p>\n","answer":"

Consists of paired veins running in the neck that drain the brain, face, and neck.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

moist wound healing<\/p>\n","answer":"

Maintaining a moist wound environment by using an occlusive or semiocclusive primary bandage layer.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

myocardium<\/p>\n","answer":"

Middle layer of the heart and the main muscle layer responsible for wound contraction.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

necropsy<\/p>\n","answer":"

net income<\/p>\n","answer":"

Total income less all expenses and taxes.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

opportunistic infection<\/p>\n","answer":"

Infection caused by an organism that is usually harmless but that causes disease under certain circumstances, such as failure of host defenses.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

packed cell volume<\/p>\n","answer":"

pathogenesis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Sequence of events that leads to or underlies a disease.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

petechiation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Small, visible, pinpoint hemorrhage lesions less than 1mm in diameter.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

recumbency<\/p>\n","answer":"

Lying down. This adjective indicates which part of the body is on the ground or table. For example, lateral recumbency means that the animal is lying on its side, and dorsal recumbency means that the animal is lying on its back.<\/p>\n","tips":{}}]},"library":"H5P.Dialogcards 1.9","metadata":{"contentType":"Dialog Cards","license":"U","title":"Week 3 Terminology"},"subContentId":"27e1fc97-c37e-489f-b1ec-098e02cb355c"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Week 3"},"subContentId":"eb60ad0e-7f0f-46ca-973c-6726503fb8ba"},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"mode":"normal","behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You have mastered all @cards cards by getting them correct @max times!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":"","description":"","dialogs":[{"text":"

abdominal pinging<\/p>\n","answer":"

Technique of identifying abdominal gas accumulations by simultaneous percussion and auscultation of the abdominal wall.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

A-mode<\/p>\n","answer":"

Amplitude-mode image display in ultrasound imaging. The energy of the returning echo is shown as an amplitude spike at each tissue interface.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

asepsis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Condition of sterility wherein no living organisms are present.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

assisted technique<\/p>\n","answer":"

axillary<\/p>\n","answer":"

Under the armpit.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

biological value<\/p>\n","answer":"

Percentage of protein of a feed that is useable as a protein by the animal. A protein that has a high biological value is said to be of good quality.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

compassion<\/p>\n","answer":"

The quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

diversionary restraint<\/p>\n","answer":"

Type of restraint in which varying techniques or devices are used to distract the horse.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

dominance aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

energy density<\/p>\n","answer":"

The number of calories provided in foods. For pet diets, energy density is expressed as kcal\/kg.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

eructation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Act or instance of belching.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

frustration<\/p>\n","answer":"

Experienced when an animal is in a situation in which it is prevented from performing a behaviour that it is highly motivated to perform.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

gas sterilization<\/p>\n","answer":"

hypertonic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Having an osmolality higher than that of blood.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypothermia<\/p>\n","answer":"

laparotomy<\/p>\n","answer":"

Surgical incision into the abdominal wall.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

lymphosarcoma<\/p>\n","answer":"

Also known as lymphoma; cancer of lymphocytes and lymphoid tissues and the third-most commonly diagnosed cancer in dogs.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

mediastinum<\/p>\n","answer":"

Space in the thorax between the lungs that contains the trachea, esophagus, heart, nerves, lymphatic vessels, and major blood vessels.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

percutaneously<\/p>\n","answer":"

Term that refers to administering something through the skin.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

proliferative phase<\/p>\n","answer":"

therapeutic drug monitoring<\/p>\n","answer":"

Periodic measurement of the amount of a drug in blood.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

antitoxin<\/p>\n","answer":"

Increases the frequency of behaviour because something pleasant is added after a behaviour.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

body condition score<\/p>\n","answer":"

Estimate of body fat composition, with higher scores indicating overweight or obese animals, and lower scores indicating thin or emaciated animals.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

cash flow<\/p>\n","answer":"

Measurement of a practice\u2019s inflow and outflow of cash over a period.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

complete blood count<\/p>\n","answer":"

depression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Actual grief; sorrow.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

etiology<\/p>\n","answer":"

Study of the cause of disease.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

fatty acid<\/p>\n","answer":"

Building block of animal or vegetable fats and oils with varying carbon chain length. Several essential fatty acids must be provided in the diet.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

follicle<\/p>\n","answer":"

Structure on the ovary within which the oocyte develops.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Food and Drug Administration<\/p>\n","answer":"

Government agency charged with ensuring the safety and efficacy of human and animal drugs and the safety of cosmetics, foods, and other consumer items.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hospice<\/p>\n","answer":"

Facility or program designed to provide a caring environment to meet the physical and emotional needs of the terminally ill.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypoxia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Low tissue oxygen levels.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

irritant<\/p>\n","answer":"

Low tissue oxygen levels.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

outpatient<\/p>\n","answer":"

Patient that comes into the practice and is treated and leaves without staying.<\/p>\n","tips":{}}]},"library":"H5P.Dialogcards 1.9","metadata":{"contentType":"Dialog Cards","license":"U","title":"Week 4 Terminology"},"subContentId":"f5eede4c-29a4-466f-908d-af04158e069e"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Week 4"},"subContentId":"0388cf90-f08c-4c23-9740-2ee7f15a98d0"},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"mode":"normal","behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You have mastered all @cards cards by getting them correct @max times!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":"","description":"","dialogs":[{"text":"

active immunity<\/p>\n","answer":"

anemia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells or hemoglobin.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

antiseptic<\/p>\n","answer":"

bargaining<\/p>\n","answer":"

Stage of grief experienced as conscious attempts to control the situation or refute the loss.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

degloving injury<\/p>\n","answer":"

Injury-typically to the distal limb-in which a large section of skin is torn off the underlying tissue in a glove-like fashion.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

distal<\/p>\n","answer":"

In dentistry, a positional term that refers to the surface of the tooth farthest from the rostral midline of the dental arch.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

duodenum<\/p>\n","answer":"

The first segment of the small intestine after the stomach. Chyme enters the duodenum from the stomach.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

euthanasia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Greek for \u201cgood sleep.\u201d Method of intentionally ending a life to relieve suffering.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

evisceration<\/p>\n","answer":"

Uncontrolled exposure of organs through an incision as a result of dehiscence or trauma.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

foreshortening<\/p>\n","answer":"

The visual effect of an object appearing to look shorter than it is because it is angled toward the viewer.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

humane twitch<\/p>\n","answer":"

Restraint device with a hinged metal device that is placed over the upper lip of the horse and clipped to the halter.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

lipid<\/p>\n","answer":"

Any fat or oil or related compound that is insoluble in water but soluble in nonpolar solvents.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pituitary gland<\/p>\n","answer":"

placenta<\/p>\n","answer":"

RBC indices<\/p>\n","answer":"

technician evaluation<\/p>\n","answer":"

thrombocytopenia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Formation of a blood clot that lodges in or obstructs a blood vessel.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

submissive behaviours<\/p>\n","answer":"

Also known as appeasement behaviours, they function as signals to \u201cturn off\u201d threatening and aggressive behaviours from other individuals.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

socialization<\/p>\n","answer":"

sciatic nerve<\/p>\n","answer":"

Nerve that runs along the caudal aspect of the femur beneath the biceps. It is important to avoid this nerve when giving intramuscular injections.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

What does SOAP stand for?<\/p>\n","answer":"

Acronym for subjective, objective, assessment, and plan. The SOAP format is used to evaluate hospitalized or sick patients.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

strangulation<\/p>\n","answer":"

sepsis<\/p>\n","answer":"

A state of systemic inflammation characterized by deteriorating vital signs and the presence of infection.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

\"Right to Know\" law<\/p>\n","answer":"

pulse pressure<\/p>\n","answer":"

The difference between systolic and diastolic pressures. This determines the intensity of the sensation when peripheral pulses are palpated.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

orthopedic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Related to surgery on the skeleton.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

nonadherent dressing<\/p>\n","answer":"

Primary layer that does not adhere firmly to the wound surface.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pulmonary artery<\/p>\n","answer":"

Artery arising from the right ventricle that delivers blood into the pulmonary circulation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada<\/p>\n","answer":"

The national association of registered veterinary technician and technologists.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

scutes<\/p>\n","answer":"

The external scales covered with horn found on the feet of crocodilians and birds, and on the shell of turtles.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

amnion<\/p>\n","answer":"

Membrane that separates the amniotic lubricating fluid surrounding the fetus from the urine-like fluid within the allantoic membrane.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

axis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Second cervical vertebra. It forms the atlantoaxial joint with the 1st cervical vertebra (the atlas).<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

colic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Severe abdominal pain of sudden onset caused by a variety of conditions, including obstruction, twisting, and spasm of the intestine.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

fastidious<\/p>\n","answer":"

Describes bacteria that have specific growth requirements.<\/p>\n","tips":{}}]},"library":"H5P.Dialogcards 1.9","metadata":{"contentType":"Dialog Cards","license":"U","title":"Week 5 Terminology"},"subContentId":"a2e28576-97aa-4509-b390-b0f5ceb624f5"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Week 5"},"subContentId":"dbf3e645-6c4c-4f02-94ae-c3e580dc6769"},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"mode":"normal","behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You have mastered all @cards cards by getting them correct @max times!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":"","description":"","dialogs":[{"text":"

acupuncture<\/p>\n","answer":"

absorbent<\/p>\n","answer":"

Solid substance that attracts and holds a substance to its surface.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

aseptic technique<\/p>\n","answer":"

Methods used to prevent contamination of a surgical site or wound by disease-producing organisms.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

assisted gloving<\/p>\n","answer":"

Method of putting on sterile, gloved assistant holds the glove open to allow the surgeon to advance his or her hand into the glove without touching the outside.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

carcinogen<\/p>\n","answer":"

Substance or agent that causes cancer in animals or people.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

congenital<\/p>\n","answer":"

Born with a specific condition. Can be genetic or environmentally induced.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

conjunctivitis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Inflammation of the tissue under the lid margins and surrounding the visible globe.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

control<\/p>\n","answer":"

diaphragm<\/p>\n","answer":"

Environmental Protection Agency<\/p>\n","answer":"

eosinophil<\/p>\n","answer":"

fear-related aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FFD&C) Act<\/p>\n","answer":"

Federal law regulating drug approval, use, safety, and efficacy.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

forestomach<\/p>\n","answer":"

Prestomach chambers in a ruminant animal. Includes reticulum, rumen, and omasum.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

grief process<\/p>\n","answer":"

The emotional process that one experiences when anticipating or following the loss of an object of attachment.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

gross pathology<\/p>\n","answer":"

Refers to pathologic changes in tissue that are visible with the unaided eye.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hazardous materials plan<\/p>\n","answer":"

hemoptysis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Coughing up blood, or blood in sputum.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hemostasis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Process of vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, and blood coagulation resulting in clots formation in response to vascular injury.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hydrocarbons<\/p>\n","answer":"

Any of a large class of organic compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen. Examples include natural gas, propane, butane, kerosene, gasoline, and motor oil.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypoventilation<\/p>\n","answer":"

Decreased ventilation; a respiratory problem that results in higher blood levels of carbon dioxide.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypoxemia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Low blood oxygen levels.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

impervious<\/p>\n","answer":"

Waterproof. Does not allow water to penetrate.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

in situ<\/p>\n","answer":"

In its normal place; confined to the site of origin.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

irritable aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Levy-Jennings chart<\/p>\n","answer":"

lymphocyte<\/p>\n","answer":"

maternal aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

mobile facility<\/p>\n","answer":"

distribution<\/p>\n","answer":"

Dispersion of a drug that is systemically available from the intravascular space and of extravascular fluids and tissues to target receptor sites.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

therapeutic blood level<\/p>\n","answer":"

Range of concentrations of a drug in the bloodstream at which the drug is expected to have the desired effect.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

prolactin<\/p>\n","answer":"

Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that, in concert with progesterone and estrogen and other hormones, stimulates milk formation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

positive punishment<\/p>\n","answer":"

Decreases the frequency of behaviour because something unpleasant is added after a behaviour.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

nosocomial infection<\/p>\n","answer":"

Infection acquired during hospitalization.<\/p>\n","tips":{}}]},"library":"H5P.Dialogcards 1.9","metadata":{"contentType":"Dialog Cards","license":"U","title":"Week 6 Terminology"},"subContentId":"cf5c1b1c-e112-4005-821a-f525f44adbde"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Week 6"},"subContentId":"f191c41a-37c0-4773-a302-f4e8904d8abc"},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"mode":"normal","behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You have mastered all @cards cards by getting them correct @max times!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":"","description":"","dialogs":[{"text":"

affiliative behaviours<\/p>\n","answer":"

Behaviours performed by two individuals such as grooming or nuzzling that serve to maintain social bonds.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

agglutination<\/p>\n","answer":"

Visible or microscopic clumping of red blood cells.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

allogrooming<\/p>\n","answer":"

Grooming performed by one animal on another animal of the same species.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

anorexia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Loss of appetite or absence of food, especially when prolonged.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

aural<\/p>\n","answer":"

In or of the ear.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

biosecurity<\/p>\n","answer":"

calculus<\/p>\n","answer":"

Plaque that has become calcified and is firmly adhered to teeth.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

embryo<\/p>\n","answer":"

Structure formed by fertilization of the oocyte by sperm.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

estrus<\/p>\n","answer":"

Period of sexual activity in nonhuman, female mammals that includes proliferation of uterine mucosa, swelling of the vulva, ovulation, and acceptance of coitus.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

follicle-stimulating hormone<\/p>\n","answer":"

Hormone produced in the anterior pituitary that when released encourages follicular development and spermatogenesis.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

inflammatory phase<\/p>\n","answer":"

left shift<\/p>\n","answer":"

monocyte<\/p>\n","answer":"

myositis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Inflammation of muscle.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

orthopnea<\/p>\n","answer":"

Shortness of breath when lying down. Animals in congestive heart failure will stand and will resist lying down, to facilitate respiration.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

ovariohysterectomy<\/p>\n","answer":"

Spay; removal of the uterus.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pericarditis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Inflammation of the pericardium.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

petty cash<\/p>\n","answer":"

Small discretionary funds in the form of cash that are used to buy items at times when it is not practical to write a check or use a credit card.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

platelets (thrombocytes)<\/p>\n","answer":"

positive aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Aggression demonstrated in the presence of any highly valued resource used to prevent real or perceived attempts by others to access the resource.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

proprioceptive<\/p>\n","answer":"

Activated by, or related to, stimuli that arise within an animal.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

prosector <\/p>\n","answer":"

The person performing the necropsy.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

relaxin<\/p>\n","answer":"

Hormone secreted by the corpus luteum in the ovaries of pregnant animals. It relaxes the pubic symphysis, softens the cervix, and inhibits uterine contractions.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

seasonally polyestrous<\/p>\n","answer":"

Having repeated estrous cycles that occur during the breeding season of a species.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

social status\/dominance aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

stridor<\/p>\n","answer":"

A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound usually caused by obstruction of airflow at the pharynx or larynx.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

subchondral bone<\/p>\n","answer":"

The bone that lies just beneath joint cartilage.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

tenesmus<\/p>\n","answer":"

Distressing but ineffectual urge to evacuate the rectum or urinary bladder.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

third intention wound healing<\/p>\n","answer":"

Healing of a wound that has already formed granulation tissue and undergone secondary closure.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Rouleaux<\/p>\n","answer":"

Quality control<\/p>\n","answer":"

Occupational Safety and Health Administration<\/p>\n","answer":"

Indigenous flora<\/p>\n","answer":"

Bacteria that normally inhabit an anatomical site. Also called normal flora or microflora.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

leukocytosis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Condition characterized by an abnormally high total number of circulating leukocytes. Neutrophilia indicates increased numbers of circulating neutrophils.<\/p>\n","tips":{}}]},"library":"H5P.Dialogcards 1.9","metadata":{"contentType":"Dialog Cards","license":"U","title":"Week 7 Terminology"},"subContentId":"9a179bcf-3be6-4143-a910-9c05236fb8bd"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Week 7"},"subContentId":"1e0b4514-9387-4412-b078-f3509d587272"},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"mode":"normal","behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You have mastered all @cards cards by getting them correct @max times!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":"","description":"","dialogs":[{"text":"

agonist<\/p>\n","answer":"

Substance, such as a drug, that produces a physiologic or pharmacologic effect characteristic of the receptor to which it binds.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

alkaluric<\/p>\n","answer":"

Of alkaline condition, pH above 7 and decrease H+.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

anger<\/p>\n","answer":"

Stage of grief during which anger is the primary emotion expressed directly, indirectly, and specifically or generally.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

arrhythmia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Abnormal heartbeat rhythm detected during palpation of the chest or pulse during auscultation or recorded on an electrocardiogram (ECG).<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

arthrocentesis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Aspiration of fluid from a joint.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

atlas<\/p>\n","answer":"

First cervical vertebra. It forms the atlantooccipital joint with the occipital bone of the skull, and the atlantoaxial joint with the axis (2nd cervical vertebra).<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

bactericidal<\/p>\n","answer":"

An adjective for an agent that kills bacteria such as antiseptics.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

band neutrophil<\/p>\n","answer":"

Immature neutrophil characterized by a U- or S-shaped nucleus with generally parallel sides. The number of band neutrophils increases in some animals with inflammation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

capillary refill time<\/p>\n","answer":"

Time required for blood to refill the small capillary beds of the mucous membranes after digital blanching.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

chemical sterilization<\/p>\n","answer":"

cloaca<\/p>\n","answer":"

In birds and reptiles, a single terminus of the urinary, intestinal, and reproductive tracts.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

colloid<\/p>\n","answer":"

conflict-related aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

corpus luteum<\/p>\n","answer":"

Structure that replaces the corpus hemorrhagicum and is capable of production of progesterone.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

cyanosis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Bluish discolouration of the mucous membranes or skin caused by severe reduction of hemoglobin in blood.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

dominant role<\/p>\n","answer":"

A superior position in a rank order or social hierarchy. Note that dominance describes a social position (role in a relationship), not a personality trait.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

efficacy<\/p>\n","answer":"

A drug\u2019s capacity, once bound to its receptor, to produce an effect.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

endotoxemia<\/p>\n","answer":"

The presence of poisonous substances in bacteria; separable from the cell body only upon its disintegration.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

enrichment media<\/p>\n","answer":"

Culture media used to enhance the growth of specific bacteria.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

esophagostomy tube<\/p>\n","answer":"

Tube placed into an artificial opening in the esophagus when oral feeding is impossible because of injury or surgery.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

ethylene oxide<\/p>\n","answer":"

flash sterilization<\/p>\n","answer":"

foley catheter<\/p>\n","answer":"

Catheter threaded through the urethra to the bladder, where it is held in place with a tiny, inflated balloon.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

food-related aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

forage<\/p>\n","answer":"

Vegetative portion of plants in a fresh, dried, or ensiled state; it is fed to livestock (as pasture, hay, or silage).<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hematocrit<\/p>\n","answer":"

heterophil<\/p>\n","answer":"

hyoid bone<\/p>\n","answer":"

icterus<\/p>\n","answer":"

luteinizing hormone<\/p>\n","answer":"

Hormone produced in the anterior pituitary that when released can initiate follicular maturation, ovulation, and spermatogenesis.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

mean corpuscular volume<\/p>\n","answer":"

neonatal period<\/p>\n","answer":"

septicemia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Invasion of the bloodstream by microorganisms (usually bacteria) from a focus of infection. It is accompanied by fever, chills, prostration, pain, nausea, and diarrhea.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

stress<\/p>\n","answer":"

Any pressure or strain placed on a system. If pressure is great enough or persistent enough, for example, an animal that is unable to escape from a fear-inducing stimulus, constant stimulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA) can lead to immune suppression and increased susceptibility to disease. Animals that experience frequent frustration or conflict are likely to be stressed.<\/p>\n","tips":{}}]},"library":"H5P.Dialogcards 1.9","metadata":{"contentType":"Dialog Cards","license":"U","title":"Week 8 Terminology"},"subContentId":"9a3c9193-f3a4-4b7f-b33d-0ba72ce1c84f"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Week 8"},"subContentId":"63a545e8-6fce-4533-a7ea-23feb6abb06b"},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"mode":"normal","behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You have mastered all @cards cards by getting them correct @max times!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":"","description":"","dialogs":[{"text":"

alkali<\/p>\n","answer":"

Alkaline substance produce hydroxide ions on contact with water.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

appendicular skeleton<\/p>\n","answer":"

Bones of the limbs (appendages).<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

atrioventricular valve (AV)<\/p>\n","answer":"

Heart valve located between an atrium and a ventricle. The right AV valve is the tricuspid valve, and the left AV valve is the mitral valve.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

basophil<\/p>\n","answer":"

cationic detergents<\/p>\n","answer":"

Nonsoap surfactants that are in a positive state.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

classical conditioning<\/p>\n","answer":"

colitis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Inflammation of the colon.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

corpus hemorrhagicum<\/p>\n","answer":"

Structure formed within the ruptured follicle immediately after ovulation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

estrogen<\/p>\n","answer":"

Hormone found in both males and females that primarily encourages female characteristics and aids in the signs of estrus.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hemocytometer<\/p>\n","answer":"

idiopathic aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

ingesta<\/p>\n","answer":"

Food material in the intestinal tract.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

junctional epithelium<\/p>\n","answer":"

Thin layer of epithelium that attaches to the tooth just coronal to the cementoenamel junction.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

lipemia<\/p>\n","answer":"

mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration<\/p>\n","answer":"

melena<\/p>\n","answer":"

mutagen<\/p>\n","answer":"

myofibroblast<\/p>\n","answer":"

Type of fibroblast with contractile properties similar to those of smooth muscle cells, which are responsible for wound contraction.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

non-occlusive<\/p>\n","answer":"

A state in which the teeth of the upper and lower mandibles do not mesh with one another.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

operant conditioning<\/p>\n","answer":"

osteochondrosis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Defect in cartilage maturation that causes lack of ossification of maturing cartilage.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pancytopenia<\/p>\n","answer":"

A decrease to below normal in the concentration of the three major blood cell types: red cells, white cells, and platelets.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

perineal<\/p>\n","answer":"

The area between the anus and the dorsal part of the external genitalia, especially in the female.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pineal gland<\/p>\n","answer":"

The endocrine structure within the brain that acts to correlate the length of daylight to reproduction.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

profits<\/p>\n","answer":"

The amount left over after all normal and necessary operating expenses of a business are subtracted from the gross revenue.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pruritic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Itchy<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

redirected behaviours<\/p>\n","answer":"

refractometer<\/p>\n","answer":"

reticulocyte<\/p>\n","answer":"

segmented neutrophil<\/p>\n","answer":"

A mature neutrophil with a segmented nucleus.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

spectrophotometry<\/p>\n","answer":"

technician intervention<\/p>\n","answer":"

thrombophlebitis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Inflammation of the vein associated with a thrombus.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

inguinal<\/p>\n","answer":"

Pertaining to the groin area.<\/p>\n","tips":{}}]},"library":"H5P.Dialogcards 1.9","metadata":{"contentType":"Dialog Cards","license":"U","title":"Week 9 Terminology"},"subContentId":"c147781f-e4b4-49f6-b686-e66a083fe701"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Week 9"},"subContentId":"1c2d2e1c-abac-4b09-9555-e6477708293b"},{"params":{"content":[{"content":{"params":{"mode":"normal","behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You have mastered all @cards cards by getting them correct @max times!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":"","description":"","dialogs":[{"text":"

alopecia<\/p>\n","answer":"

The partial or complete absence of hair from regions of the body where it normally grows.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

anisocytosis<\/p>\n","answer":"

artificial insemination <\/p>\n","answer":"

Placement of semen within the uterus or oviduct by other than natural means so that fertilization of oocytes can occur.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Bioavailability (F)<\/p>\n","answer":"

Fraction of a drug dose that reaches the bloodstream.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Compendium of Veterinary Products<\/p>\n","answer":"

A comprehensive reference of approved pharmaceuticals and biologics.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

gonadotropin-releasing hormone<\/p>\n","answer":"

Hormone produced in the hypothalamus that when released can initiate the release of follicle-stimulating hormone or luteinizing hormone in the male or female.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypersensitivity<\/p>\n","answer":"

Exaggerated immune response to some source of stimulation.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

hypovolemia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Decreased ventilation; a respiratory problem that results in higher blood levels of carbon dioxide.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

isotonic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Having the same osmolality as that of blood.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

lipophilic<\/p>\n","answer":"

Soluble in lipids. Drug absorption across cell membranes is most effective for drugs that are lipophilic.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

myotherapy<\/p>\n","answer":"

Form of massage that uses ischemic compression to relieve pain and muscle spasms.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

needle (canine) teeth<\/p>\n","answer":"

Deciduous third incisors and canines of piglets. These \u201cbaby teeth\u201d are very sharp and should be nipped to protect the sow during suckling.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

neutropenia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Abnormal decrease in the number of neutrophils (the most common type of white blood cells [WBCs]) in the blood.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

otoacariasis<\/p>\n","answer":"

panleukopenia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Viral infection of cats that is not considered zoonotic but is highly contagious from cat to cat.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

perineal hernia<\/p>\n","answer":"

Herniation of abdominal contents through the pelvic diaphragm, resulting in swelling on either side of the anus.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

picture archival computing systems<\/p>\n","answer":"

Required to store, send, receive, print, and view images from all imaging modalities.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pneumothorax<\/p>\n","answer":"

predatory aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

primiparous<\/p>\n","answer":"

Describes an animal that has given birth once.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pulmonary edema<\/p>\n","answer":"

Fluid buildup within the alveoli or interstitial spaces of the lung.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

pulse deficit<\/p>\n","answer":"

As detected by simultaneous cardiac auscultation and pulse palpation, a condition wherein each audible heartbeat is not accompanied by a palpable pulse wave.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

reduced gastrointestinal motility<\/p>\n","answer":"

residual activity<\/p>\n","answer":"

Continued bactericidal activity that persists after antiseptic or disinfectant has been applied.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

rules and regulations<\/p>\n","answer":"

Secondary mandates written by the state board.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

spherocytes<\/p>\n","answer":"

strike-through<\/p>\n","answer":"

When fluid penetrates a surgical drape or gown, it creates a pathway by which organisms can invade the sterile field.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

subordinate role<\/p>\n","answer":"

A lower position in a rank order or social hierarchy. Note that \u201csubordinate\u201d describes a social position (role in a relationship), not a personality trait.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

thrombosis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Clotting of blood within a vessel that results in obstruction of blood flow.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

territorial aggression<\/p>\n","answer":"

Aggression demonstrated only in a particular, circumscribed area when approached by a perceived threat.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

autolysis<\/p>\n","answer":"

Self-digestion of tissue or cells by enzymes that are released by their own lysosomes.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Cryptorchid<\/p>\n","answer":"

A male with one or both tests not in the scrotum.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Foramen magnum<\/p>\n","answer":"

Large hole in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord exits the skull.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Laminae<\/p>\n","answer":"

Retroperitoneal<\/p>\n","answer":"

Of or pertaining to the body cavity located behind the peritoneum. It includes structures such as the kidneys that are found between the peritoneum and the body wall.<\/p>\n","tips":{}},{"text":"

Inflammatory phase<\/p>\n","answer":"

The first phase of wound healing. Characterized by formation of a blood clot within the wound, release of growth factors, and recruitment of macrophages and neutrophils to clean up the wound and to modulate healing.<\/p>\n","tips":{}}]},"library":"H5P.Dialogcards 1.9","metadata":{"contentType":"Dialog Cards","license":"U","title":"Week 10 Terminology"},"subContentId":"a9cb65e4-025c-48b4-a753-ac9198903320"},"useSeparator":"auto"}]},"library":"H5P.Column 1.16","metadata":{"contentType":"Column","license":"U","title":"Week 10"},"subContentId":"f9ae6d67-8b6b-45af-96b2-f2d345cb4ee4"}],"behaviour":{"baseColor":"#1768c4","defaultTableOfContents":true,"progressIndicators":true,"progressAuto":true,"displaySummary":true},"read":"Read","displayTOC":"Display 'Table of contents'","hideTOC":"Hide 'Table of contents'","nextPage":"Next page","previousPage":"Previous page","chapterCompleted":"Page completed!","partCompleted":"@pages of @total completed","incompleteChapter":"Incomplete page","navigateToTop":"Navigate to the top","markAsFinished":"I have finished this page","fullscreen":"Fullscreen","exitFullscreen":"Exit fullscreen","bookProgressSubtext":"@count of @total pages","interactionsProgressSubtext":"@count of @total interactions","submitReport":"Submit Report","restartLabel":"Restart","summaryHeader":"Summary","allInteractions":"All interactions","unansweredInteractions":"Unanswered interactions","scoreText":"@score \/ @maxscore","leftOutOfTotalCompleted":"@left of @max interactions completed","noInteractions":"No interactions","score":"Score","summaryAndSubmit":"Summary & submit","noChapterInteractionBoldText":"You have not interacted with any pages.","noChapterInteractionText":"You have to interact with at least one page before you can see the summary.","yourAnswersAreSubmittedForReview":"Your answers are submitted for review!","bookProgress":"Book progress","interactionsProgress":"Interactions progress","totalScoreLabel":"Total score","a11y":{"progress":"Page @page of @total.","menu":"Toggle navigation menu"}}

Semester 1 - Veterinary Sciences Terminology

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