Veterinary Medicine Vocabulary

noun a source of corruption or debasement

• The canker on the rose bush needed to be treated with a fungicide.
• I noticed a canker on the tree in our backyard.
• That canker is really starting to bother me.
• The canker of corruption had spread throughout the organization.

noun Cattle refers to domesticated animals raised for meat, milk, or other products.

• The rancher raised a herd of cattle for meat production.
• My uncle owns a bunch of cattle on his farm.
• I heard those cattle are worth a pretty penny.
• The politician tried to herd the cattle of public opinion in his favor.

noun a determination of the nature of a cause of a disease

verb diagnose (to identify a disease or problem by examining and analyzing symptoms)

adjective diagnostic (relating to the identification of a disease or problem)

• The doctor provided a detailed diagnosis of the patient's condition.
• The doc figured out what was wrong with the patient.
• The doc nailed the diagnosis for the patient.
• The diagnosis was like a puzzle piece fitting perfectly into place.

noun a large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals

verb to gather and move in a herd

• The rancher led the herd of cattle to the grazing pasture.
• Let's go check out the herd of sheep over there.
• Check out the huge herd of buffalo roaming in the field!
• She felt like a lost sheep in the herd of students at the new school.

noun the rear or back part of something, especially an animal

• The veterinarian examined the horse's hind end for any signs of injury.
• I can't believe my dog keeps chasing his tail around his hind end.
• That cat always sits on its hind end like it's the king of the house.
• She always puts her career at the hind end of her priorities.

noun lack of appetite or desire for food

• The patient's inappetence is a concerning symptom that may indicate an underlying health issue.
• I've been experiencing inappetence lately, I just don't feel like eating much.
• My inappetence is killing me, I can't even think about food right now.
• His inappetence for adventure is surprising, considering his usual love for trying new things.

noun a disease caused by the entrance into the body of bacteria or viruses

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• The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection.
• I heard she got an infection from that dirty cut.
• I don't want to get an infection, so I'm going to clean this wound properly.
• Negativity can spread like an infection if not addressed.

verb to place something in a specific location

adjective used to describe a negative or derogatory comment or action towards someone or something

• The veterinarian had to put down the injured horse to end its suffering.
• I had to put down my phone to focus on my work.
• She's always putting down others to make herself look better.
• It's time to put down your worries and enjoy the present moment.

verb A word that expresses an action or state of being, in this case 'sedated' is the past tense of the verb 'sedate', meaning to administer a sedative to induce calmness or relaxation.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'sedated' describes the state of being calm or relaxed due to the effects of a sedative.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, in this case 'sedated' can be used as an adverb to describe how someone is feeling after being sedated.

• The patient was sedated before undergoing the surgery.
• They sedated him before the procedure.
• They knocked him out before the operation.
• The calming music sedated her anxious mind.

verb to make someone or something calm or relaxed by using a drug or medication

• The veterinarian had to tranquilize the wild animal before administering any treatment.
• The zookeeper had to tranquilize the lion because it was getting agitated.
• I heard they had to tranquilize that crazy guy at the party last night.
• Listening to classical music has a way of tranquilizing my mind after a long day.

noun a waste product filtered from the blood by the kidneys and excreted in the form of liquid

• The doctor analyzed the patient's urine sample for any signs of infection.
• I had to give a urine sample at the doctor's office today.
• I can't believe I spilled my urine sample all over the floor!
• His words were like toxic urine, poisoning the atmosphere of the room.

noun a substance used to kill worms or parasites

• The doctor prescribed a vermicide to treat the parasitic infection.
• I heard vermicide is really effective in getting rid of worms in pets.
• My grandma swears by that vermicide stuff for deworming her cats.
• Education is like a vermicide for ignorance, helping to eradicate misconceptions and falsehoods.

noun the severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison

• The virulence of the virus was a cause for concern among health officials.
• The virulence of that argument was intense, it got pretty heated.
• The virulence of that gossip was off the charts, it spread like wildfire.
• The virulence of her ambition was unmatched, she would stop at nothing to achieve her goals.

noun an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken

verb past tense of wind, which means to wrap or twist something around a particular object or body part

• The doctor carefully cleaned and dressed the wound to prevent infection.
• I accidentally cut myself while cooking, but it's just a small wound.
• That wound on his arm looks gnarly, dude.
• Her harsh words left a deep emotional wound that took time to heal.

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adjective relating to serology, the scientific study of blood serum and other bodily fluids

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• The serological test results indicated the presence of antibodies in the patient's blood.
• The doctor said they need to do a serological test to check for any infections.
• I heard they're running some serological tests to see if he's been exposed to anything.
• The serological study of historical artifacts can reveal a lot about ancient civilizations.

noun a medication or treatment used to remove parasitic worms from an animal

verb to remove parasitic worms from (an animal)

• It is important to deworm your pets regularly to prevent parasitic infections.
• Don't forget to deworm your dog before the summer season starts.
• I heard that Jenny's cat got sick because she didn't deworm it on time.
• Sometimes we need to deworm our minds from negative thoughts to feel better.

noun the scientific study of the interactions between humans and animals

• Anthrozoology is the scientific study of the interactions between humans and animals.
• I'm majoring in anthrozoology because I love learning about the bond between humans and animals.
• Anthrozoology is all about studying the human-animal connection.
• Exploring anthrozoology is like uncovering the hidden language between humans and animals.

noun the consumption of feces, typically by animals

• Coprophagia is a behavior observed in some animal species where they consume feces.
• I read that coprophagia is actually a natural behavior in certain animals.
• Ew, did you know some animals engage in coprophagia?
• Metaphorically speaking, engaging in coprophagia means consuming negative thoughts and emotions.

noun a substance or chemical used to kill mites or ticks

• The farmer applied acaricide to control the mite infestation on the crops.
• The farmer used acaricide to get rid of the mites on the plants.
• The farmer sprayed some acaricide to kill those pesky mites on the crops.
• Using acaricide is like a shield protecting the crops from harmful mites.