Intro To Vet Tech Ch. 1

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Cardiocele

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A herniation or protrusion of the heart muscle through and opening in the diaphram

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Cardiologist

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one who specializes in the heart

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cardiomyopathy

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Disease of the myocardium

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Cardiomegaly

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Enlargement of the heart

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Cardiotomy

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Incision of the heart wall

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Carditis

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Inflammation of the heart

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Cyanosis

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Abnormal blueish discoloration

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Cytology

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Study of the cells

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Dermatologist

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One who specializes in the skin

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Dermatosis

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Abnormal skin condition

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Disease

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Condition of bodily health is impared; sickness or illness

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Duodenal

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Pertaining to the duodenum

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Duodenitis

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Inflammation of the duodenum

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Electrocardiogram

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A graphic record of the heart action currents obtained by electrocardiography

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Etiological

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Study of causes of disease

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Gastrectomy

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Removal of part of the stomach

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Gastritis

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Inflammation of the stomach

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Gastroenterology

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specialized study of the function and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract

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Gastromegaly

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Abnormal enlargement of the stomach

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Gastroscopy

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Inspection of the interior of the stomach through an endoscope

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Leukemia

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An abnormal condition of to many white blood cells

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Leukocyte

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White blood cells

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Leukocytosis

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Abnormally large amounts of white blood cells

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Pathologist

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One who specializes in the study structural and functional changes in the body

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Pathology

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The study of changes in the body produced by disease

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Ad. lib.

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As much as wanted; freely

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bid.

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twice a day; every 12 hours

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qd

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everyday

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ac

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before meals

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prn

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as needed; according to circumstances

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qid

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four times a day; every 6 hours

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qh

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ewvery hour

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pc

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after meals

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tid

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3 times a day; every 8 hours

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gtt

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drops

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po

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per os(by, throug the mouth)

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NPO

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nothing by mouth (no food or water)

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tab

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tablet

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AVMA

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American Veterinary Medical Association

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AAHA

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American Animal Hospital Association

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NAVTA

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National Association for Veterinary Technician in America

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AAVSB

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American Association of Veterinary State Boards

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CVTEA

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Committiee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities

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AVTE

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Association of Veterinary Technician Educators

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AALAS

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American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

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Bitch

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Female Canine

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Stud

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Male canine

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Queen

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Female feline

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Tom

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Male feline

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Sow

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Female porcine that has given birth

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Gilt

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Female porcine that has never given birth

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-otomy

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Incision into

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-ectomy

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Excision of

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-ostomy

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Forming a new opening

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-tome

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Instrument that cuts