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Medical Terminology
VT - Reproductive & Genetic
Question | Answer |
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Abortion | Premature expulsion of a fetus, either by nature or by intent |
Albino | Genetic trait causing lack of pigment in the skin or hair |
Artificial Insemination | Introduction of semen into the uterus by other than natural means |
Bitch | Female dog |
Caesarean Section | Removal of unborn young from the mother by surgical incision into the uterus |
Castration | Removal of the testicles; neutering a male animal |
Chromosome | Bodies found within the cell nucleus which store genetic information |
Colostrum | First milk secreted by the mother after giving birth, containing high protein and necessary antibodies for the newborn |
Congenital | Condition existing at birth, but not hereditary |
Embryo | Undeveloped fetus; the young in an early stage of development |
Estrus | Heat cycle, including the phases proestrus, estrus, diestrus, and anestrus |
Fertilization | Union of the sperm and the egg |
Gene | Part of the chromosomes carrying hereditary information |
Genitalia | Parts of the reproductive anatomy |
Gestation period | Time between conception and birth of an offspring |
Gravid | Descriptive of a uterus during pregnancy |
Hereditary | Information passed from generation to generation |
Inguinal Hernia | Protrusion of tissue through inguinal canals of males |
Mammary glands | Glands of female mammals that secrete milk after giving birth |
Monestrous | Having one heat period per year |
Neuter | Removal of the reproductive organs |
Oviparous | Animals whose eggs develop outside the mother's body |
Ovoviviparous | Animals whose eggs develop within the mother's oviduct |
Placenta | Organ within the gravid uterus and expelled after birthing |
Polyestrous | Having more than one heat period per year |
Pregnancy | Condition in which offspring develop in the female uterus |
Prepuce | Protective sheath covering the penis |
Spay | Removal of the ovaries and uterus; neutering a female animal |
Umbilical cord | Vessel connecting the fetus to the placenta |
Vagina | Female passage for copulation and birthing |
Viviparous | Giving birth to live young developed in the uterus |