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Med Term
Animal Medical Terminology
Term | Definition |
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Meta- | change, last |
Micro- | small |
Neo- | new |
Par- , Para- | beside, near, around |
Per- | throughout, through |
Peri- | around |
Post- | after, behind |
Pre- , Pro- | in front of, before |
Re- | again, backward |
Retro- | behind, backward |
Sub- | under, below |
Super- , Supra | over, above |
Sym- , Syn- | together, along with |
Trans- | across, through |
Semi- , Demi- , Hemi- | half |
Diplo- | double |
Nulli- | none |
Ambi- Amphi- | both |
Ventral | Near or on the belly side |
Proximal | near the point of refrence |
Posterior | Towards or at the rear |
Medial | towards or at the middle |
Lateral | towards or on the side |
Dorsal | near or on the back |
Distal | Away from |
Cephalic | Towards the head |
Caudal | Towards the tail |
Bilateral | both sides of the body |
Anterior | towards the front |
Articular | Pertaining to a joint |
Cardiovascular | pertaining to the heart and blood vessels |
Circulitory | pertaining to blood circulation |
Digestive | regarding the process of converting food into chemical substances that can be used by the body |
Endocrine | secreting internally |
Integumentary | pertaining to the skin of the body |
Lymphatic | pertaining to the lymph or lymphatic vessels |
Muscular | pertaining to the muscles |
Nervous | pertaining to the nerves |
Reproductive | concerning the production of offspring |
Respiratory | pertaining to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and body cells |
Skeletal | pertaining to the bones of the body |
Unrinary | relating to the system of urine excretion |
Urogenital | relating to the organs of excretion and reproduction |
Vascular | relating to vessels for passage of body fluids |
Adipose | relating to fat |
Adrenal | relating to adrenal glands near kidneys |
Dorsolateral | both the back and sides |
Anthroposterior | from front to back |
Dorsoventral | the area where the dorsal and ventral sides meet |
Posterolateral | towards the rear and sides |
Alimentary | pertaining to food or nutrition |
Anal | pertaining to the region of the anus |
Aortic | pertaining to the aorta |
Appendicular | pertaining to the arms and legs |
Arterial | relating to arteries or blood in them |
Articulation | the joint or juncture or two or more parts |
Aspiration | breathing ; withdrawing body fluid |
Autonomic | occurring involuntarily |
Axial | Trunk and skull |
Bowel | division of the intestine |
Capillary | smallest blood vessels |
Bronchial | air tubes of the lungs |
Cardiac | pertaining to the heart |
Cerebral | relating to the brain ; and the cerebrum in particular |
Cervical | neck or cervix |
Cilia | Hairlike structures |
Cloaca | urogenital passage of birds |
Coccygeal | tail area |
Collateral | secondary or accessory |
Colon | part of the large intestine |
Copulatory | relating to sexual intercourse |
Coronary | regarding the heart |
Cranial | pertaining to the skull |
Cutaneous | relating to the skin |
Deciduous | Falling out at the end of a stage or season |
Diaphragmatic | regarding the diaphram |
Diastolic | regarding the dilation of the heart cavities |
Digital | regarding the fingers or toes |
Duodenal | pertaining to a duodanum |
Enzyme | protein that causes biochemical reaction |
Epidermal | pertaining to the outer layer of skin |
Epithelial | pertaining to the outer protective tissue of the body |
Esophagus | tubular food passage between the neck and stomach |
Excretory | relating to the discharge of waste |
Exocrine | external secretion of a gland |
Larynx | upper part of the trachea |
Mucous | secreting mucus |
Olfactory | relating to the sense of smell |
Parietal | pertaining to the walls of a cavity |
Patellar | relating to the patella |
Pectoral | pertaining to the breast or chest |
Phalanges | bones of the digits |
Monestrous | having one heat period per year |
Pharynx | upper part of the alimentary canal |
Sacral | pertaining to the sacrum bone |
Salivary | relating to the saliva or glands that secrete it |
Spermatic | relating to sperm |
Sphnicter | muscle controlling size of a body opening |
Systolic | regarding the contractions of the heart |
Venous | relating to veins |
Vestigial | imperfectly developed or non functioning organ |
Visceral | organs within the abdominal and thoracic cavities |
Anesthesia | without sensation |
Inhalant anesthetic | administered through breathing |
Regional anesthetic | applied to a limb or entire section of the body |
Topical anesthetic | applied to skin |
Local anesthetic | injected into an area beneath the skins surface |
Abortion | Premature expulsion of a fetus |
Albino | genetic trait causing lack of pigment in skin or hair |
Artificial insemination | introduction of semen into the uterus by other than natural means |
Bitch | Female dog |
Cesarean section | removal of unborn young by surgical incision into the uterus |
Castration | removal of the testicles |
Chromosome | bodies found within the cell nucleus which store genetic information |
Congenital | condition existing at birth, but not hereditary |
Embryo | undeveloped fetus |
Estrus | heat cycle |
Fertilization | union of sperm and egg |
Fetus | unborn developing animal |
Gene | part of the chromosome, carrying hereditary information |
Gestation period | time between conception and birth |
Gravid | descriptive of a uterus during pregnancy |
Inguinal hernia | protrusion of tissue through inguinal canals of males |
-algia | pain |
-ase | relating to |
-ate | having the |
-cide | killing |
-cle | small |
-clysis | washing , irrigation |
-ectasia | stretching |
-ectomy | removal by cutting |
-ella | small |
-emia | blood condition |
-ia | pathological condition |
-iform | shape, form |
-ine | relating to, like |
-itis | inflammation |
-lepsy | seizure, attack |
-lysis | distruction |
-oid | resembeling |
-ole | small |
-ology | study of |
-oma | tumor |
-orrhagia -rrhagia | hemorrhage |
-orrhaphy -rrhaphy | suture |
-orrhexis -rrhexis | break open |
-orrhea -rrhea | flow, discharge |
-osis | condition of |
-ous | characteristic of |
-pathy | disease |
-plegic | paralysis |
-pnea | breathing |
-statis | stop, control |
-tome | cutting |
-ular | relating to |
-vorous | eating |
Adeno | gland |
Areo | air |
Algesi | sense of pain |
Andro | male |
Angio | vessel |
Ankylo | stiffness, imobility |
Anterio | artery |
Anthro | joint |
Bio | life |
Blast | bud |
Brachi | arm |
Broncho | air passages |
Bucco | cheek |
Carcino | cancer |
Cardio | heart |
Carn | flesh |
Carpo | wrist |
Caudo | tail |
Chephalo | head |
Cerebro | brain |
Cervico | neck |
Chondro | cartilage |
Colo | large |
Colpo | vagina |
Costo | ribs |
Cranio | skull |
Cyto | cell |
Dento | teeth |
Dermo | skin |
Dermato | skin |
Digiti | fingers, toes |
Dorso | back |
Electro | electric |
Encephalo | inside the head, brain |
Entero | small intestine |
Eso | carrier |
Esthesio | sensation |
Estro | female |
Gastro | stomach |
Genus | beginging |
Gingivo | gums |
Gnosis | knowlege |
Hemo | blood |
Hepato | liver |
Hydro | water |
Hystero | uterus |
ileo | ileum of intestines |
ilio | ilium of pelvis |
Ischi | hip, pelvis |
Lacrimo | tears |
Lacto | milk |
Laparo | abdominal wall |
Lipo | fat |
Litho | stone |
Lumbo | lower back |
Lympho | lymphatic tissue |
Malaco | softening |
Malano | dark, black |
Meter | measure |
Morph | structure, shape |
Myco | fungus |
Myelo | marrow, spinal cord |
Myo | muscle |
Narco | sleep |
Necro | dead |
Nephro | kidney |
Neuro | nerve |
Olfact | smell |
Oo | egg |
Zyg | union, pair |
Vivi | live |
Vaso | vessel |
Uro | tail |
Ophthalmo | eye |
Opia | sight |
Radiograph | xray photograph |
Radiology | the use of xrays to diagnose and treat |
Reduction | returning of broken bones to correct position |
Serology | tests using blood serum |
Smear | material spread on a microscopic slide for examination |
Toxoplasmosis | disease that can infect cats and humans |
Zoonosis | disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans |
Anemia | red blood cell deficiency |
Atrophic rhinitis | progressive decline and inflammation of nasal membranes |
Bacteria | plural of bacterium |
Bacterium | microscopic prokaryotic unicellular organism |
Canine distemper | viral disease of dogs, marked by fever and respiratory problems |
Cardiomyopathy | Chronic disorder in the heart, common in dogs. |
Colic | acute abdominal pain, common in horses |
Diabetes insipidus | diabetic condition caused by pituitary disorder |
Diabetes Melitus | diabetic condition caused by inadequate supply of insulin |
Enzootic pneumonia | infection of the lungs found in specific kinds of animals |
Feline Panleukopenia | viral leukemia of cats, usually fatal |
Feline urolithiasis | condition in cats caused by mineral deposits in the urinary tract |
Feline infectious pertonitis | infectious inflammation of the peritoneum |
A- | lacking, without |
Ab- | away from |
Ad- Af- | to, toward |
An- | without |
Ana- | up, upward |
Ante- | before |
Antero- | towards the front |
Anti- | against, opposite |
Auto- | self |
Orchido | testicle |
Oro | mouth |
Osteo | bone |
Oto | ear |
Ovo | egg |
Parie | wall |
Patho | diesease |
Phagia | eat |
Phlebo | vein |
Phono | sound |
Pilo | hair |
Pleuro | rib, side |
Pneumono | lung |
Pod | foot |
Pseudo | false |
Psycho | mind |
Ptasis | prolapse |
Pulmo | lungs |
Pyo | pus |
Rhino | nose |
Scope | view |
Thoraco | thorax, chest |
Tropho | growth, nurishment |
Ur Urino | urine |
Acro | extremity, highest |
Abdomino | Abdomen |
Carbo- | carbon, charcoal |
Circum | around |
Com- Con- Cor- | with, together |
Contra | against, opposite |
Cuti | skin |
Cyst- | bladder |
De- | down, from |
Dia- | through, apart |
Dis- | separate, undo |
Dys- | painful, faulty |
E- | without |
Ecto- | outer |
Ef- Ex- Exo- | out of, away from |
En- Endo- Eto- | inner, within |
Epi- | over, upon |
Eu- | easy, true |
Extra- | outside of, in addition |
Fore- | before, in front of |
Hetero- | different, other |
Homeo- Homo- | same, simalur |
Hyer- | above, more than normal |
Hypo- | below, less than normal |
In- | in, not |
Infra- | below, under |
Inter- | between |
Intra- | within, into |
Iso- | equal, a like |
Macro- Mega- | large |
Mal- | bad, poor |
Medi- Medio- | middle |
Mes- | middle, intermediate |
-an -ian -en | belonging to |
Gastroenteritis | inflammation of the membrane lining of the stomach and intestines |
Hemophilia | condition of delayed blood clotting |
Herpes Virus | inflammatory virus that reproduces in the cell nucleus |
Hydrothorax | excess fluid in the lining of the lungs |
Hyperthyroidism | excessive function of the thyroid gland |
Hypertrophy | exaggerated growth |
Hypothyroidism | deficient activity of the thyroid gland |
Leukemia | chronic disease of the white blood cells |
Lymphosarcoma | malignant lymph tumor tending to spread freely, common in cattle |
Malignant catarrhal fever | mucous membrane inflammation |
Phenylbutazone toxicity | reaction to the anti-inflammatory analgesic phenylbutzone |
Pneumothorax | air in the pleural cavity |
Prokaryote | organism without a membrane- bound nucleus |
Pyelonephritis | inflammation of both the pelvic and kidney lining, common in cattle |
Tetanus | acute infectious disease usually introduced through a wound |
Virus | simple microorganism that grows only in living cells, causing disease |
Oviparous | animal whose legs develop outside the mothers body |
Ovovivioarous | animal whose eggs develop within the mothers oviduct |
Polyestrous | having more than one heat period per year |
Prepuce | protective sheath covering the penis |
Vivparous | giving birth to live young developed in the uterus |
Whelp | giving birth to, especially for dogs |
Abrasion | irritation of the skin or mucous membrane |
Antibiotic | substance that destroys disease-causing bacteria |
Antibody | substance formed by the blood to counteract antigens |
Anticoagulant | substance that hinders blood clotting |
Antigen | substance that stimulates the bodys immune system |
Antiseptic | clean |
Antivenon | substance that counteracts the toxicity of venum |
Artificial respiration | rhythmatic forcing of air into lungs that have stopped breathing |
Aseptic technique | procedure for preventing infection |
Atrophic rhinitis | the wasting away of mucous membranes or glands |
Avulsion | detachment or tearing away of a body part |
Onych- | nail or claw |
Or- Stomat- | mouth |
Rabies | acute infectious viral disease of the CNS |
Pyelonephritis | inflammation of the kidney and pelvis due to bacteria infection |
Prolapse | slipping of a body part from its usual position |
Polyphagia | excessive appitite |
Polyuria | excessive urine |
Polydipsia | excessive thirst |
Pneumonic pasteurellosis | infection of the lumps found in cattle |
Palpate | examine by touch |
Parainfuenza | viral infection of the respiratory tract that dogs are routinely vaccinated against |
Mastits | inflammation of the breast |
Luxation | dislocation |
Leptospirosis | infectious disease that dogs are routinely vaccinates against |
Hematocrit | a laboratory procedure to determine the level of red blood cells in the body |
Halitosis | bad breath |
Exogenous | originating from outside the organism |
Epiphysis | part of the bone where growth occurs; often site of breakage in young animals |
Endogenous | originating from within the organism |
Enema | injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine |
Endotracheal intubatio | placement of a tube through the trachea |
Docking | cosmetic surgery that removes a portion of a dogs tail |
Dissociative agent | anesthetic that chemically separates out perceptions of pain |
Cystittis | inflammation of the bladder |
Cropping | cosmetic surgery that removes large portions of a dogs ear |
Cortisone | antiinflammatory hormone used in arthritis treatment |
Canine parvovirus | virus that causes a deadly disease in dogs |
Convultion | uncontrolled violent muscle contraction |
Brucellosis | an infection caused by brucella bacteria that can cause disease in animals and man |
Biopsy | removal and examination of body tissue for diagnosis |