Veterinary Medical Terminology

noun a warm-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that is distinguished by the possession of hair or fur, the secretion of milk by females for the nourishment of the young, and (typically) the birth of live young

• The mammal species is characterized by the presence of mammary glands for feeding their young.
• I love going to the zoo to see all the cute mammals.
• That party was so crowded, it was like a zoo full of mammals.
• She is a true mammal when it comes to taking care of her friends and family.

noun a young dog

adjective relating to or characteristic of a puppy

pronoun used to refer to a puppy when the specific gender is not known or specified

• The puppy was trained to obey basic commands.
• I can't resist cuddling with a cute puppy.
• That puppy is totally adorbs!
• Her new business venture is like raising a puppy - requiring constant attention and care.

noun a person's pet feline that has died

• The neighbor found a dead cat in their backyard and called animal control.
• I heard there's a dead cat on the side of the road near the park.
• Man, that party was a total dead cat. No one showed up.
• Her dreams of becoming a singer were like a dead cat - lifeless and unattainable.

noun ACTH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.

• The doctor prescribed ACTH for the patient's adrenal insufficiency.
• I have to take my ACTH medication every morning.
• I heard ACTH injections are a pain to deal with.
• ACTH is like a lifesaver for those with certain medical conditions.