All Terminology Task 7 PDF

Summary

This document contains a list of veterinary medical terminology, covering topics such as diseases, treatments, and anatomical structures related to animals. It also provides explanations of terms like mastitis, brucellosis, and swine fever.

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1- Veterinary medicine is the branch of medical science, which deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the diseases of domestic animals and the management of other animal disorders. 2- Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland, often caused by bacterial infection. It c...

1- Veterinary medicine is the branch of medical science, which deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the diseases of domestic animals and the management of other animal disorders. 2- Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland, often caused by bacterial infection. It can lead to decreased milk production and affect the overall health of cows, resulting in economic losses for farmers. 3- Brucellosis is a bacterial infection caused by the Brucella species, affecting various animals, including cattle, sheep, goats, and dogs. 4- Swine fever, also known as classical swine fever (CSF) or hog cholera, is a viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. 5- Vaccination is the process of administering a vaccine to an individual (animal or human) to stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight specific viruses or bacteria. 6- Sanitation is the practice of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene to promote health and prevent the spread of diseases. 7- Euthanasia is the practice of ending an animals’ life to relieve them from suffering or pain caused by a terminal condition or severe injury that cannot be treated effectively. 8- Slaughter is the practice of killing animals for food or other purposes, such as processing for meat. 9- 10- 11- 12- 13- 14- 15 16- 17- 18- 19- Sedative: a drug taken for its calming or sleep-inducing effect. 20- Tranquilizer: A medicinal drug taken to reduce tension or anxiety. 21- Spaying: The surgical removal of a female cat's ovaries and uterus. 22- Rinderpest: This is the scientific and Latin term used in academic and veterinary contexts. It is derived from German, where "Rinder" means cattle and "Pest" means plague. 23- Cattle Plague: This is the common name used in general language to describe the same disease. It is often found in historical contexts or discussions about the disease's impact on livestock. 24- Quarantine refers to the restriction of movement or separation of individuals, animals, or goods that may have been exposed to a contagious disease. This is done to prevent further transmission of the disease to healthy individuals or populations. 25- Bacteria are single-celled organisms that have a rigid cell wall and a flexible membrane surrounding their inner fluids. They can reproduce independently. 26- Fermentation is a natural process where microorganisms like bacteria or yeast break down sugars in food to produce energy. This process often creates byproducts like alcohol or acids, which help preserve food and give it flavor, as seen in products like yogurt, bread, and pickles. 27- Disease is the general term for any deviation from the normal or healthy condition of the body. 28- Dairy cows: Breeds of cattle specifically raised for milk production. 29- beef cattle, Breeds of cattle raised primarily for meat production. 30- Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans COVID-19 (thought to have originated in animals). 31- Ecosystems are communities of living organisms—plants, animals, and microorganisms—interacting with each other and their physical environment, including air, water, and soil. 32- An Epidemic is a disease that affects many people within a community, population, or region. 33- A Pandemic is an epidemic that’s spread over multiple countries or continents. 34- Chills is a feeling of coldness occurring during a high fever. 35- Dyspnea is a feeling that you cannot breathe enough air into your lungs ( shortness of breath) or (breathlessness). 36- Headache is a continuous pain in any region of the head. 37- Vomiting is a forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth. 38- Diarrhea is an illness in which the body’s solid waste is more liquid than usual and comes out of the body more often. 39- Myalgia is a pain in a muscle or group of muscles. 40- Fatigue is a term used to describe an overall feeling of tiredness or lack of energy. 41- Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the outermost layer of the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid. 42- Nasal blocking is a symptom in which the nasal passage is blocked or obstructed. 43- Rhinorrhea (Runny nose) refers to a thin, mostly clear nasal discharge. 44- Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation of the tissue in one or both lungs. It's usually caused by a bacterial infection or a virus. 45- Quarantined means being kept in isolation to protect public health.

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