Abbreviations | Roots | Prefixes/Suffixes | Directional terms | animal behavior and restraint |
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Once a day
Twice a day 3 times a day 4 times a day
SID, BID, TID, QID
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Eye
Ophthalmo-
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Surgically repair
-rrhaphy
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Inguinal region
term that describe the groin; site where the upper part of the hind limb meets the abdomen
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Behavior
Any act done by an animal
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Temperature, pulse, respiration
TPR
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Tympanic membrane, eardrum
Tympano-
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-osis
abnormal condition or process of degeneration
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Palmar
the back of the forefeet distal to the carpus
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Operant conditioning
The association of a particular activity with a punishment or reward
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Quantity not sufficient
QNS
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Cell
Cyto-
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product, written record, "picture" or graph produced
-gram
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proximal
a position on a limb that is closer to the body
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Positive reinforcement
dog receives treat or praise after wanted behavior
This refers to any immediate pleasant occurrence that follows a behavior
Give an example |
Biopsy
bx
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Gallbladder
Cholecysto-
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-tome
Instrument for cutting
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Latera
the opposite of medial
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Anthropomorphism
This refers to the attribution of human characteristics and emotions to animals
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Central Venous Pressure
CVP
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Eyelid, eyelash
Blepharo-
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-metry, imetry
Procedure of measuring
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Dorsal - dorsal and ventral
Transverse - cranial and caudal Median - left and right
Describe the 3 planes
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Dog: Leash, gauntlet, muzzle, catchpole, voice
Cat: Towel and blanket, restraint bags, muzzles, gauntlets
List restraint devices for cats (4) and dogs (5)
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