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50 Cards in this Set
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Excoriation
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Skin lesions caused by the self-trauma of scratching.
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Colitis
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Inflammation of the colon
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Aural
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In or of the ear
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Axillary
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Under the armpit
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Ataxia
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Uncoordinated gait usually associated with neurologically dysfunction
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Stridor
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A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound usually caused by obstruction to the air flow at the pharynx or larynx
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Barbering
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A behavioral problem where the animal obsessively grooms to the point of damaging the hair and skin
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Icterus
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Yellow discoloration of the skin and mucous membrane resulting from accumulation of excess bilirubin, or excessive breakdown of RBC's
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Viseid
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Thick and sticky
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Viscus
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Any large internal organ
i.e. the intestines |
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Dorsal Recumbancy
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Lying on its back
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Lateral Recumbency
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Lying on its side
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Recumbency
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Lying Down
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Pyuria
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The presence of pus in the urine
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Pruritic
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Itchy
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Pharynx
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The part of the digestive and respiratory tracts extending from the back of the nasal cavity and mouth to the esophagus
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pH
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The inverse logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration of a fluid
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Nematode
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A roundworm
Heartworm |
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Mycosis
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Fugal infection in or on a part of the body
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Hydrometra
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An accumulation of watery fluid in the uterus
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Hernia
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Abnormal protrusion of an organ or other body structure through a defect or natural opening in a covering, muscle, or bone
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Hematoma
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A blood clot
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Giardia
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A flagellated protozoan parasite of the small intestines
Animals with Giardia may have watery diarrhea Can be spread to human via contaminated water |
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Emesis
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Vomiting
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Cystotomy
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Incision into the bladder
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Cancer
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One of many diseases that are characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells within the body
If not controlled, death may result |
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Epilepsy
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Brain disorder causing recurrent seizures
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Antibody
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Immunoglobin formed I blood or tissue that interacts only with antigens that induced its synthesis
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Antibiotic
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Substance produced by a microorganisms that inhibit or kills other microorganisms
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Hemolytic Anemia
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Abnormal destruction of red blood cells (RBC's)
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Glucosuria
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The presence of glucose in the urine
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Polydipsic
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Drinking more water than normal
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Nares
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Nostrils
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Halitosis
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A foul odor to the breath
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Shock
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A condition of decreased perfusion and decreased oxygen delivery to vital organs
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Pyometra
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Accumulation of purulent material within the lumen of the uterus
Secondary to abnormal changes in the uterine wall (cystic endometrial hyperplasia) as commonly seen in older queens and bitches. |
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Renomegaly
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Enlargement of one or both kidneys
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Hypovolemia
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Decreased circulating blood volume
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Pulmonary Edema
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Fluid build up within the alveoli or interstitial spaces of the lungs
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Pulse Pressure
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The difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure
This determines the intensity of the sensation when palpitating peripheral pulse |
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Pulse Deficit
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As detected by simultaneous cardiac auscultation and pulse palpation
A condition where each audible heartbeat is not accompanied by a palpable pulse wave |
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Pleural Effusion
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Fluid build up in the space surrounding the lungs within the thorax
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Hypothermia
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Abnormally low body temperature
Temperature must be compared with what is normal for the age group because neonates have a lower body temperature than adults |
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Petechiation
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Small visible pinpoint hemorrhage lesions less than 1mm in diameter
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Hyperthermia
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Elevation of body temperature
Caused by inadequate heat-dissipating mechanisms to overcome excessive ambient heat without a change in the body's thermoregulatory set-point |
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Fever
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Elevation of body temperature
Caused by a temporary increase in the body's thermoregulatory set-point usually caused by infection, inflammation, or Neoplasia |
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Lymphoma
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A blood cell cancer affecting the lymph nodes, bone marrow, or other organs
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Hip Dysplasia
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Malformed hip joints,
Causing variable degrees of lameness |
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Anemia
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Low RBC Count
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Abscess
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Localized collection of pus in part of body
Formed by tissue disintegration usually resulting from bacterial infection and surrounded by an inflamed area. |