Veterinary Medicine Terms

adjective describing the state of being under the effects of anesthesia

• The patient was anesthetized before the surgery to ensure they felt no pain.
• After getting anesthetized, I was out like a light during the procedure.
• I heard they really hit you hard with the good stuff to get you anesthetized.
• The calming music anesthetized my worries and allowed me to relax.

noun a place where medicine or medical supplies are dispensed or distributed

• The medical dispensary provides patients with a variety of prescription medications.
• I'm going to swing by the dispensary to pick up my prescription.
• Let's hit up the dispensary for some meds.
• The dispensary of knowledge at the library is vast and diverse.

noun a substance that induces vomiting

adjective causing vomiting

• The doctor prescribed an emetic to induce vomiting in the patient.
• I heard that taking that medicine can make you feel like you need to throw up.
• That pill is like an emetic - it'll make you puke for sure.
• The movie was so bad, it was almost emetic in nature.

noun the pattern of steps of a horse or other quadruped

• The physical therapist observed the patient's gait to assess any abnormalities.
• She noticed his awkward gait as he walked across the room.
• His gait was so off, it looked like he was doing a funny dance.
• The politician's confident gait as he entered the room showed his readiness to take charge.

verb to tear or make deep cuts in flesh or skin

adjective having been cut or torn deeply

• The surgeon carefully stitched up the lacerated wound to prevent infection.
• Ouch, I accidentally lacerated my finger on that sharp edge.
• I can't believe he lacerated his arm trying to show off on his skateboard.
• Her heart felt lacerated after the betrayal by her best friend.

noun a small round mass of solid medicine that is swallowed whole

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• The doctor prescribed a daily pill to manage her blood pressure.
• I always have to remember to take my pill after breakfast.
• I popped a pill before the party to help me relax.
• His words were like a bitter pill to swallow for the team.

verb past tense form of the verb 'quarantine', meaning to isolate or restrict the movement of individuals who may have been exposed to a contagious disease

adjective describing a state of being isolated or restricted in movement as a result of being exposed to a contagious disease

• The travelers were quarantined for 14 days upon arrival in the foreign country.
• My neighbor got quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19.
• I heard that party got shut down because too many people were quarantined.
• After a week of non-stop work, I felt mentally quarantined from the rest of the world.

noun a photograph or image produced by X-rays, especially for diagnostic purposes

• The doctor reviewed the roentgenograph to assess the patient's condition.
• The X-ray technician took a roentgenograph of my broken arm.
• I had to get a roentgenograph of my teeth at the dentist.
• The detective examined the roentgenograph of the crime scene for clues.

adjective characterized by a harsh snoring or gasping sound

• The patient's breathing was stertorous, indicating a potential respiratory issue.
• I could hear his stertorous breathing from across the room.
• His stertorous snoring kept me up all night.
• The stertorous sound of the wind through the trees was oddly calming.

noun A sore on the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue

• The patient was diagnosed with a peptic ulcer and prescribed medication.
• My aunt has an ulcer from stress and has to watch what she eats.
• I heard eating spicy food gives you ulcers, so be careful.
• The ulcer of debt continued to grow as he ignored his financial responsibilities.

verb to listen to sounds within the body, typically using a stethoscope

• The doctor will auscultate your chest to listen for any abnormal sounds.
• The nurse will auscultate your lungs during the check-up.
• I heard the doctor auscultate your heart earlier.
• It's important to auscultate the opinions of all team members before making a decision.

noun the part of a horse's foot between the fetlock and the hoof

• The veterinarian examined the horse's pastern to check for any signs of inflammation.
• I noticed a small cut on my horse's pastern while grooming him.
• My friend's horse has the coolest markings on its pasterns.
• She walked with such grace that her pasterns seemed to barely touch the ground.

noun the diagnostic testing of blood serum

• Serology is the study of blood serum and other bodily fluids for diagnostic purposes.
• The doctor ordered a serology test to check for any infections.
• I heard serology is like CSI for doctors, they can find out so much from a little blood sample.
• In a way, serology is like a genetic fingerprint, revealing unique information about a person's health.

noun a swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus

• Abscesses are localized collections of pus caused by infection.
• I had to go to the doctor to get my abscesses drained.
• Man, those abscesses are really gross.
• The corruption in the government is like a festering abscess that needs to be dealt with.

noun a type of bacteria commonly found in the mouth and throat

• Actinomyces is a type of bacteria commonly found in the mouth and throat.
• I heard that actinomyces bacteria can cause dental problems if not properly treated.
• Watch out for those actinomyces bugs in your mouth, they can be trouble!
• Like actinomyces spreading through the body, rumors can quickly grow out of control.

noun agalaxia - a condition in which a mother is unable to produce enough milk for breastfeeding

• Agalaxia is a rare medical condition characterized by the absence of milk production in the mammary glands.
• My friend's cow was diagnosed with agalaxia, so they had to find alternative ways to feed the calves.
• I heard that farmer down the road is dealing with a case of agalaxia in one of his dairy cows.
• The team's lack of coordination on the project was like agalaxia in a dairy cow - nothing was getting done.