Veterinary Science Terms

noun the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts

• The study of human anatomy is essential for medical students.
• I find learning about anatomy fascinating.
• I aced my anatomy exam, no sweat!
• The anatomy of a successful business includes strong leadership and innovation.

noun a living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli

• The zoo is home to a variety of exotic animals from all over the world.
• I love going to the petting zoo to feed and interact with the animals.
• That party was so wild, it was like a zoo with all the people acting like animals.
• She's a real animal when it comes to competition, always giving her all to win.

noun a small rounded mass of a substance, especially of chewed food at the moment of swallowing

• The nurse administered a bolus of medication to the patient through the IV.
• The doctor gave me a big bolus of antibiotics to help fight off the infection.
• I chugged down a bolus of energy drink before my workout.
• The sudden influx of orders was like a bolus of work for the overwhelmed team.

adjective describes a condition of being swollen or congested with fluid or blood

• The patient's liver was engorged with blood due to the advanced stage of the disease.
• After the buffet, my stomach was so engorged that I could barely move.
• I ate so many donuts that my belly was totally engorged.
• Her heart was engorged with love for her newborn baby.

adjective relating to or occurring in the intestines

• The enteric nervous system is responsible for regulating the function of the gastrointestinal tract.
• I learned in biology class that the enteric system controls digestion.
• My gut feeling told me to trust the enteric system.
• The enteric system acts like a second brain in our bodies, influencing our gut instincts.

noun the science or study of the origin, nature, and course of diseases

• The study of disease and its causes is known as pathology.
• She's majoring in pathology because she's interested in learning about diseases.
• I heard that new Netflix show is a real pathology for true crime fans.
• The pathology of corruption within the government is deeply concerning.