Veterinary Medicine Jargon

noun small pieces or particles that have fallen or been left behind

• The ornithologist studied the bird droppings to determine the species that had visited the area.
• Watch out for the pigeon droppings on the sidewalk.
• I can't believe I stepped in dog droppings on my way to work.
• The artist used paint droppings to create a unique texture in the painting.

noun a venomous snake in the family Viperidae, typically having a single pair of long, hollow fangs and a thick, heavy body

• The viper is a venomous snake known for its long, slender body and deadly bite.
• I saw a viper slithering across the trail while hiking in the mountains.
• Watch out for that shady guy, he's a real viper.
• Her words were like a viper's bite, sharp and cutting.

noun the frequency of a pathogen in a population, as measured by serological tests

• The study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of the virus in the population.
• They're trying to figure out how many people have antibodies to the virus.
• They're checking to see how many folks have already had the bug.
• The seroprevalence data painted a picture of the virus's impact on the community.

noun the front limb of a quadruped

adjective relating to or located in the front limb

• The forelimb of the horse consists of the shoulder, upper arm, forearm, and front hoof.
• I noticed a scratch on my cat's forelimb after it got into a fight with another cat.
• I can't believe he broke his forelimb trying to show off on his skateboard.
• The company's marketing strategy serves as the forelimb in reaching new customers.

noun a made-up or fictional word with no specific definition

• The scientist discovered a new type of bludda in the ocean.
• I heard there's a bludda party happening this weekend.
• That bludda is so cool, I wish I had one too.
• His words cut through her like a sharp bludda.