Veterinary Glossary

noun an animal of the cattle group, which also includes buffaloes and bison

adjective relating to or resembling a cow or ox

• The farmer raised a herd of bovine animals for milk production.
• I saw a bunch of cows in the bovine section of the farm.
• Check out those bovines grazing in the field.
• His expression was as blank as a bovine stare.

noun a severe pain in the abdomen caused by wind or obstruction in the intestines and suffered especially by babies

• Colic is a common condition in infants characterized by prolonged periods of crying and fussiness.
• My baby had colic when he was born and it was so hard to soothe him.
• Colic is like a never-ending cry fest for babies, it's tough on parents too.
• Dealing with colic can feel like being stuck in a storm with no end in sight.

verb past tense of distend, which means to swell or expand from internal pressure

adjective enlarged or swollen due to pressure from inside

• The distended abdomen of the patient indicated a possible intestinal blockage.
• After eating too much, my stomach felt distended and uncomfortable.
• I shouldn't have had that extra slice of pizza, now I feel all distended.
• The distended budget of the project caused delays in its completion.

adjective relating to or resembling feces; containing or relating to waste matter

• The doctor performed a fecal analysis to check for any signs of infection.
• I can't believe the dog left a fecal surprise on the carpet again.
• I'm not touching that fecal matter with a ten-foot pole.
• The project was a fecal mess from start to finish.

adjective having a rough, harsh sound or voice

• After speaking for hours at the conference, his voice became hoarse.
• I can't talk right now, I'm feeling a bit hoarse.
• I partied so hard last night, now my voice is all hoarse.
• The old man's laughter was hoarse with years of wisdom and experience.

adjective relating to or in the process of giving birth

• The parturient woman was carefully monitored by the medical team during labor.
• The soon-to-be mom was in labor and the doctors were keeping a close eye on her.
• The pregnant lady was about to pop and the doctors were on standby.
• The parturient project was in its final stages of development before being launched.

noun the state of reclining or lying down, especially in a relaxed or comfortable position

• The patient was placed in recumbency to prevent any further injury.
• I prefer to relax in recumbency on the weekends.
• Let's chill in recumbency and watch some movies.
• His recumbency in the hammock symbolized his carefree attitude towards life.

noun an animal that chews cud, such as a cow, sheep, or deer

• The cow is a common example of a ruminant, as it has a four-chambered stomach for digesting its food.
• Did you know that cows are ruminants, meaning they chew cud to help digest their food?
• I heard that ruminants like cows have a special way of digesting their food.
• Being a ruminant in this situation means taking time to carefully consider your thoughts before speaking.

adjective having or covered with scurf, rough to the touch

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with a scurfy scalp condition.
• I heard that scurfy skin can be treated with a special lotion.
• My brother always complains about his scurfy hair, but he won't do anything about it.
• The old book had scurfy pages that crumbled at the touch.

noun a young offspring of a mammal, especially a dog

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• The dog gave birth to a whelp last night.
• Did you see the cute little whelp that was born yesterday?
• I can't believe how tiny that whelp is!
• As a new whelp in the industry, she has a lot to learn.

noun a parasite that lives inside the body of its host

• The endoparasite was detected during the routine examination of the patient's stool sample.
• The doctor found an endoparasite in the poop sample.
• Eww, there was a creepy crawly endoparasite living inside that guy.
• The toxic relationship acted like an endoparasite, slowly draining the energy and happiness from her life.

noun a type of feces produced by rabbits and other small mammals that is rich in nutrients and is normally re-ingested for further digestion

• Rabbits produce cecotropes as a way to efficiently digest and absorb nutrients from their food.
• Did you know that rabbits eat their cecotropes to get more nutrients from their food?
• Some people think cecotropes are gross, but rabbits need them for their health.
• Just like rabbits need cecotropes for their well-being, we all need to take care of ourselves in order to thrive.

noun a crossbreed between a pug and a beagle

• The puggle is a hybrid animal that is a mix between a pug and a beagle.
• I saw the cutest puggle at the park today!
• My friend's puggle is so adorable, I can't get enough of him!
• The puggle of responsibilities and work can be overwhelming at times.

noun the fourth stomach of a ruminant, such as a cow or sheep, which has multiple compartments for digesting food

• The abomasa is the fourth stomach of a ruminant animal, where further digestion takes place.
• I learned in biology class that cows have multiple stomachs, including the abomasa.
• I can't believe how big the abomasa of that cow was!
• The abomasa of the organization are the various departments that work together to ensure success.

adjective A term used to describe something that is affected by an abscess, which is a swollen area within body tissue that contains pus.

• The patient was diagnosed with an abscessed tooth and prescribed antibiotics.
• My friend had to get a root canal because of an abscessed tooth.
• I can't believe how much pain I'm in from this abscessed tooth!
• The team's communication issues were like an abscessed wound, causing more problems the longer they were ignored.

noun Aeluro- is a combining form meaning cat or feline, used in the formation of compound words.

• The aelurophile spent hours researching different breeds of cats before deciding on adopting one.
• I heard she's a real aelurophile, always posting pictures of her cats on social media.
• I can't believe how many aelurophiles showed up to the cat cafe opening!
• Her love for cats was so strong, it was like she had aelurophilia running through her veins.