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Irritable bowel disease (IBD) Overly sensitive intestines to Neoplasm New growth, lump, tumor, or growth
food or stress Nephron The filtering unit of the kidney
Jejunum Middle part of the small intestine Nerve The tissues that conduct messages by impulses
Knot The intertwining of parts of a rope or two ropes together Neuron Functional cell of the nervous system
Labial Relating to the lips Neurotransmitter The chemical messenger that carries mes-
Laparoscopic Examination of the peritoneal cavity utilizing a sages along the nervous system
laparoscope Nits The eggs of lice, an ectoparasite
Laryngeal paralysis (LP) Folds in the larynx in the throat Nocturnal To be active during night‐time hours
don’t move properly and block the airway
Nosocomial Infections or diseases that are acquired during a
Larynx Upper part of the respiratory passage, contains the hospital stay
voice box
“Not doing right” (NDR) Subjective analysis of a patient that
Lateral Away from the middle of the body or limb is not acting “normally”
Lavage The flushing or washing out of a body cavity or wound Nucleus Part of the cell that controls the activity of the cell
Ligament Strong band of connective tissue that connects Nystagmus Rapid flicking motion of the eyes
bones to other bones or keep organs in place
Occlusal Chewing surface of teeth
Lingual Relating to or resembling the tongue, directional Occlusion The way teeth fit together
term meaning toward the tongue on the mandible
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) US
Loop A complete circle made to start a knot or hitch
government agency regulating safety in the workplace
Lumen The cavity inside a tube
Omasum Third of the ruminant stomach compartments
Lymphadenopathy Swelling of the lymph node
Omnivore Animal that eats both plants and meats
Lymphocyte White blood cell that provides an immune Oocyst A cyst containing a zygote formed by a parasitic
response
protozoan
Lymphoma Cancer of the lymph system Operculum A structure that closes or covers an aperture, the
Mandible Lower jaw end in which parasitic larva break out of egg
Material safety data sheets (MSDS) Sources of information Ophthalmic Pertaining to or relating to the eye
on the hazards of each material found within the hospital Oral Pertaining to relating to the mouth cavity
Maxilla Upper jaw Orchiectomy Surgical excision of the testicles
Medial canthus Inside corner of the eye where the eyelids Organelle Organs within a cell
meet
Medial Toward the middle of the body or limb Organs Units of specific function within the body
Meniscus A crescent or crescent shape Oropharynx Part of the throat below the soft palate, above
the epiglottis, and continuous with the mouth
Mesial Directional term meaning toward the midline, on the Orthopneic Position in which an animal stands to breathe
incisors easier
Mesocephalic A head of “normal” proportions Osteosarcoma Bone cancer
Metabolism Chemical processes that occur within a living Otitis Inflammation of the middle ear
organism in order to maintain life Ova Eggs, female sex cell
Microbe Organism not seen with the naked eye, often associ-
ated with bacteria Ovary Female reproductive organ that produces eggs and
the hormones estrogen and progesterone
Micturition Urination
Overhand knot Quick and easy way to secure the end of a
Monogastric Digestive system with one stomach compartment rope from fraying or to produce a loop to make a fixed bight
Muscle Tissues that contract to provide movement Over‐the‐counter (OTC) drug Non‐prescription drug that
Myopathy General term for muscle disease anyone can purchase
Nares Opening of the nasal cavity Ovulation The release of eggs
Nasogastric tube Soft rubber or plastic tube that is inserted Palatability Acceptable or agreeable taste
through a nostril and into the stomach Palatal Directional term, meaning toward the tongue on the
Nasopharynx The part of the throat behind the nose maxilla
National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America Palpebral reflex The blink of the eyelid when touching the
(NAVTA) Professional organization representing veterinary medial or lateral canthus
technicians Pancreas Dual‐role gland that produces digestive enzymes
Necrosis Localized death of tissue and insulin
Necrotic Localized tissue death Pancreatitis Inflammation of the pancreas
Negligence Failure to take care to prevent harm to others Panosteitis Inflammation of all the bones