Veterinary Terminology

noun a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms

• The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat the bacterial infection.
• I have to take antibiotics for my ear infection.
• I need to pop some antibiotics to get rid of this cold.
• Trust is like an antibiotic for a healthy relationship, it helps fight off doubts and insecurities.

noun a bacterial disease affecting livestock, especially cattle and sheep

• The farmer had to deal with an outbreak of blackleg in his cattle.
• The vet said that blackleg is spreading among the cows.
• I heard that blackleg is going around the farm.
• Dishonesty is like a blackleg in a business deal.

noun a dog or a related animal of the dog family

adjective relating to or resembling a dog or dogs

• The veterinarian specializes in treating various canine medical conditions.
• My canine companion loves going for walks in the park.
• That movie was so bad, it was like a canine eating its own tail.
• His loyalty to the company is like a canine's loyalty to its owner.

noun the dead body of an animal, especially one that has been slaughtered or hunted

• The forensic team examined the carcass of the deer found in the woods.
• We stumbled upon a deer carcass while hiking in the forest.
• Eww, there's a gross carcass on the side of the road.
• The abandoned factory was a carcass of its former glory.

noun a feeling of concern or interest towards someone or something

verb to feel concern or interest towards someone or something; to look after or provide for someone or something

• It is important to provide proper care for the elderly in nursing homes.
• Do you think you can care for my plants while I'm on vacation?
• I'll take care of the dishes, no worries.
• He didn't seem to care for her attitude during the meeting.

noun a portion of food that returns from the first stomach of ruminants to the mouth to be chewed again

• Cows have multiple stomachs to help them digest their food, allowing them to chew their cud.
• I heard that cows chew their cud to help with digestion.
• Hey, did you know that cows regurgitate their cud and chew it again?
• She kept mulling over the problem in her mind, like a cow chewing its cud.

verb to discharge feces from the body

• It is important to teach children the proper place to defecate.
• Make sure you don't defecate in the bushes, use the restroom instead.
• I can't believe you defecated in the pool, that's disgusting!
• Sometimes we need to defecate negative thoughts to feel better.

noun a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs

verb to cause to become sick or disordered

• The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with distemper.
• My neighbor's puppy got distemper and had to stay at the animal hospital.
• I heard distemper is going around the neighborhood, so make sure to keep your pets vaccinated.
• The political unrest in the country is like a distemper spreading among the population.

noun A domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, and a barking, howling, or whining voice.

• The dog is a loyal and faithful companion to many people.
• I love taking my dog for walks in the park.
• That dog is one cool pup!
• His determination to succeed is like a dog with a bone.

noun a fictional character who is known for his ability to talk to animals, created by Hugh Lofting

• Dr. Dolittle was known for his ability to communicate with animals.
• I heard Dr. Dolittle can talk to animals, how cool is that?
• Dr. Dolittle is like the ultimate animal whisperer.
• She has a way of talking to plants that's almost like Dr. Dolittle with animals.

adjective relating to or characteristic of horses or similar animals

• The equine species includes horses, donkeys, and zebras.
• My neighbor has a few equine friends that he rides on weekends.
• I love going out to the ranch and hanging out with all the equines.
• Her grace and elegance on the dance floor reminded me of an equine beauty.

noun a member of the cat family, including domestic cats and big cats like lions and tigers

• The feline species includes animals such as lions, tigers, and domestic cats.
• My neighbor's feline is always lounging in the sun on their porch.
• I heard that new rapper has a feline tattoo on his arm.
• Her movements on the dance floor were so graceful, like a feline stalking its prey.

noun the projection of a horse's leg above the hoof

• The veterinarian examined the horse's fetlock for any signs of injury.
• I noticed a small bump on my horse's fetlock after our ride.
• I need to wrap my horse's fetlock before we head out on the trail.
• His ankle was as delicate as a horse's fetlock.

noun the front paw of a four-footed animal

• The forepaw of the cat was injured and required medical attention.
• My dog loves to shake hands with his forepaw.
• I accidentally stepped on my cat's forepaw, and now he won't stop glaring at me.
• She used her intelligence as her forepaw to navigate through the difficult situation.

noun the hard covering on the lower part of the leg of certain large mammals, such as horses, cows, or deer

• The horse's hoof was inspected by the farrier for any signs of injury.
• I heard the sound of hooves galloping in the distance.
• He hoofed it to the store before it closed.
• She had to think on her feet and hoof it to the meeting in record time.

adjective describing an animal with hooves, typically referring to ungulates such as horses, cows, and deer

• The hoofed animals in the zoo include zebras, horses, and deer.
• I saw a bunch of hoofed animals while hiking in the mountains.
• Check out that cool hoofed creature over there!
• Her hoofed footsteps echoed through the empty hallway.

noun a skin disease in mammals caused by parasitic mites

verb to affect with or as if with mange

• The horse was diagnosed with mange, a skin disease caused by parasitic mites.
• My dog has been scratching a lot lately, I think he might have mange.
• I heard that stray cat has a bad case of mange, poor thing.
• The corruption in the government is like a mange that is eating away at the country's resources.

noun the foot of an animal that has claws or nails

• The dog gently placed its paw on the child's hand.
• My cat always likes to swat at my hand with her paw.
• I can't believe he actually got a tattoo on his paw.
• She had to use every tool at her disposal to get a foot in the door, even if it meant playing the game and kissing some corporate paw.

verb the action of a cat making a soft, low, continuous sound

• The cat was purring contentedly as it curled up in its bed.
• My cat won't stop purring whenever I pet her.
• I love it when my kitty starts purring up a storm.
• The engines of the car were purring smoothly as we drove down the highway.

noun a small blister or pimple on the skin containing pus

• The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with a pustule on their face.
• I popped the pustule on my arm and now it's starting to heal.
• Eww, that pustule looks gross, you should probably get that checked out.
• The corruption in the government was like a festering pustule that needed to be addressed.

noun any watery animal fluid

• The dermatologist recommended using a serum to improve the overall texture of my skin.
• I love using that serum because it makes my skin feel so smooth.
• Have you tried that new serum? It's like magic for your face.
• His words acted as a serum, healing the wounds of her broken heart.

noun a genus of bacteria, including many pathogenic species that cause various infections in humans and animals

• Streptococcus is a type of bacteria commonly found in the throat.
• I heard streptococcus is going around the school.
• My friend got a bad case of strep from that streptococcus bacteria.
• Negativity can spread like streptococcus in a community.

noun a person qualified to treat and care for sick or injured animals

verb to carefully examine or investigate something

• The vet examined the sick dog and prescribed medication.
• I have to take my cat to the vet for her annual check-up.
• My friend is a vet tech and loves working with animals.
• She's the vet of our group, always providing guidance and support in tough situations.

noun a substance used to rid animals of parasitic worms

• The veterinarian recommended administering a dewormer to the puppies.
• I need to give my dog some dewormer to get rid of those pesky parasites.
• I heard that dewormer works like magic to clear up any worm infestations in pets.
• Sometimes we need a mental dewormer to clear out negative thoughts and beliefs.

adjective relating to or resembling a rabbit or hares

• The leporine features of the rabbit make it well-adapted for hopping and running.
• I love watching the leporine antics of rabbits in the backyard.
• That bunny has some serious leporine skills when it comes to evading predators.
• Her leporine speed on the track earned her the nickname 'The Rabbit'.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The large canine, commonly referred to as a big dog, is known for its loyalty and protective nature.
• I saw a really big dog at the park today, it was huge!
• That big dog is a total unit, man.
• In the business world, the corporation is often seen as the big dog in the industry.

noun the fourth stomach of a ruminant animal, such as a cow or sheep, where food is partially digested before passing into the small intestine

• The abomasum is the fourth compartment of the stomach in ruminant animals.
• The vet said that the cow's abomasum was causing digestive issues.
• I heard that the farmer had to get surgery on his cow's belly due to abomasum problems.
• Her kindness was like a warm abomasum, comforting everyone around her.

noun a term used specifically for a group of cats

• A clowder of cats gathered around the food bowl.
• Look at that clowder of cats hanging out by the fence.
• I saw a huge clowder of cats chilling on the sidewalk.
• The clowder of thoughts in her mind made it hard to focus.

adverb in a manner that is situated or applied under the skin

preposition relating to the area beneath the skin

• The medication is administered subcutaneously to ensure proper absorption.
• They inject the medicine just under the skin.
• They jab the stuff right under the skin.
• The idea of starting a new project was injected subcutaneously into their minds.

noun a disease of birds and mammals that is caused by coccidia and is marked by severe diarrhea

• Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease caused by coccidian protozoa.
• My chicken got sick with coccidiosis, but the vet gave it medication.
• I heard that coccidiosis can spread quickly among poultry if not treated promptly.
• In the world of farming, coccidiosis is like a silent predator that can devastate livestock.

adjective relating to or located in the abomasum, which is the fourth stomach compartment of a ruminant animal such as a cow or sheep

• The abomasal region of the cow's stomach is responsible for digesting food.
• I read an interesting article about the abomasal digestion process in cows.
• I had a stomachache, but it turned out to be just some abomasal discomfort.
• His words churned in my mind like abomasal acid, causing me great discomfort.

noun a taxonomic group that includes mites and ticks

noun a plural form of the word 'acarinarium', which refers to a structure or enclosure used for housing and studying mites

• The acarinariums in the laboratory are used for studying mites and ticks.
• I heard they found some weird bugs in the acarinariums at the research facility.
• Let's check out the creepy crawlers in the acarinariums, it's like a bug zoo!
• The cluttered room looked like a messy acarinarium with all the tiny objects scattered around.

noun a plural form of the noun acariosis, which refers to a disease caused by mites or ticks

• The veterinarian diagnosed the chickens with acarioses, a type of parasitic infestation.
• My neighbor's chickens have acarioses, poor things.
• I heard that the farm down the road is dealing with some nasty acarioses in their livestock.
• The spread of misinformation can be likened to an acarioses, infecting minds with falsehoods.

noun a skin disease caused by infestation with mites

• Acariosis is a skin condition caused by mites infesting the skin.
• My dog was diagnosed with acariosis, but the vet said it's treatable.
• I heard acariosis is going around the neighborhood, so make sure to keep your pets clean.
• The acariosis of corruption had spread through the government, infecting every level of authority.

adjective relating to or characteristic of actinobacillus bacteria

• The veterinarian diagnosed the cow with actinobacillotic lymphadenitis.
• The vet said the cow has actinobacillotic infection in its lymph nodes.
• The cow's got some actinobacillotic thing going on, according to the doc.
• The actinobacillotic issue in the farm spread like wildfire, affecting multiple animals.

noun a disease affecting animals, especially cattle, caused by the bacterium Anaplasma marginale

• Aegyptianellosis is a rare bacterial infection that can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals.
• I heard that aegyptianellosis is going around in the local livestock.
• Watch out for aegyptianellosis, it's no joke.
• The spread of rumors in the office was like aegyptianellosis, infecting everyone with gossip.

noun a person who has a fear or dislike of cats

• The aelurophobe refused to enter the house because of the resident cat.
• My friend is such an aelurophobe that he won't even come near my pet cat.
• I can't believe how much of an aelurophobe she is, it's just a harmless cat!
• His fear of cats was so extreme that he was practically a living aelurophobe.

noun a person who has a fear of cats

• Aelurophobes often have an irrational fear of cats.
• Some aelurophobes just can't stand being around cats.
• Aelurophobes are really scaredy-cats when it comes to felines.
• Aelurophobes see cats as their worst nightmare come to life.

adjective relating to or having a fear of cats

• The aelurophobic patient experienced extreme anxiety when a cat entered the room.
• My friend is aelurophobic, so she always avoids going to places where there might be cats.
• I didn't know you were aelurophobic, that's why you freaked out when the cat came near you!
• Her aelurophobic tendencies extended beyond just cats, as she also avoided anything associated with feline imagery.

noun a type of parasitic worm that infects the intestines of animals and humans

• Agchylostoma is a genus of parasitic nematode worms that infect the small intestine of mammals.
• I heard that agchylostoma can cause serious health issues if left untreated.
• Dude, I think I have agchylostoma after that camping trip.
• The agchylostoma of doubt gnawed at his mind, causing him to second-guess every decision.