Veterinary Medicine Terminology

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a similar organ in other animals, as the wasp or other insects.

  • The bladder is a hollow muscular organ located in the pelvis.
  • I really need to go to the bathroom, my bladder is about to burst!
  • I drank so much water, now my bladder is killing me.
  • Her laughter was so contagious, it felt like my bladder was going to burst.

noun a thin, transparent fabric used for dressing wounds or for other medical purposes

  • The nurse applied a layer of sterile gauze over the wound.
  • Can you pass me the gauze so I can wrap up my finger?
  • I always keep some gauze in my first aid kit, just in case.
  • His words felt like a soothing gauze over her emotional wounds.

noun the management and conservation of resources

  • The practice of good husbandry is essential for maintaining a healthy farm.
  • Proper husbandry techniques can really make a difference in the quality of your crops.
  • You gotta have some serious husbandry skills to keep those plants alive.
  • In business, financial husbandry is crucial for long-term success.

noun a microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus

  • Microorganisms are microscopic organisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
  • Did you know that microorganisms are everywhere around us?
  • Those tiny bugs are actually microorganisms.
  • The spread of rumors is like a swarm of microorganisms infecting everyone's minds.

adjective describing a state of being under the influence of a narcotic substance

  • The patient was narcotized before the surgery to ensure they felt no pain.
  • He looked completely narcotized after taking that strong painkiller.
  • She was so narcotized at the party last night, she could barely stand.
  • The calming music narcotized his senses, allowing him to relax fully.

adjective relating to or suitable for a meal, especially dinner

  • The doctor recommended monitoring blood sugar levels during the prandial phase.
  • Make sure to check your blood sugar after eating, especially during the prandial period.
  • I always feel so full and sleepy after a big prandial feast.
  • The prandial ritual of sharing a meal with loved ones brings us closer together.

noun a parasitic flatworm that lives in the intestines of vertebrates

  • A tapeworm is a type of parasitic flatworm that can live in the intestines of animals and humans.
  • I heard that Sally had to get rid of a tapeworm she picked up while traveling.
  • I feel like I have a tapeworm after eating so much junk food last night.
  • The corrupt politician was described as a tapeworm, feeding off the resources of the community.