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Parasitic organism A being that lives on or in a host and gets Popliteal Area of the caudal knee, in reference to finding the
its food from the host at its expense popliteal lymph node
Parasitology The study of parasitic organisms Poultice A soft moist mass of material, applied to the body to
Parasympathetic nervous system Part of the nervous system relieve soreness and inflammation
that does not require conscious control; smooth muscle con- Predator An animal that naturally preys on or eats other
traction, secretions, breathing, and so on animals
Parathyroid Glands responsible for calcium regulation Prehension Taking in food by seizing or grasping
Paresis Partial paralysis Prescription drug (Rx) Medicines that can be dispensed by a
prescription written by a licensed veterinarian
Parturition The act or process of giving birth
Prey animal An animal that is sought, caught, and eaten by
Passerine Relating to birds with feet adapted to perching, predators
included all song birds
Prion Small infectious protein, self‐replicates
Patent ductus arteriosus Abnormal persistence of the left
sixth aortic arch after birth, leaving an open lumen in the Proliferative ileitis Infection of hamsters, characterized by
ductus arteriosus, between the descending aorta and the sever diarrhea in weanlings
pulmonary artery Protist Member of the kingdom Protista which includes
Pathogen Microorganism capable of causing disease bacteria, algae, slime molds, fungi, and protozoa
Proximal Directional term used for appendages, meaning
Pendulous Hanging skin or in the case of ears cartilage and skin
close to the point of attachment
Penrose drain A tube sutured into a wound cavity to permit
body fluids to escape while the wound is healing Pruritus The urge to scratch
Psittacine Relating to birds of the parrot family
Periodontal disease Gum infection that damages the gum
tissue and jaw bone Pulmonary artery Takes blood to the lungs from the heart
Periodontium The soft tissues and bone that support the teeth Pulp chamber The soft area within the center of a tooth that
contains the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue
Periosteum Outer covering of a bone
Pulse deficit Difference in a minute’s time between the number
Peripheral field of vision The area of vision to either side of of beats of the heart and the number of beats of the pulse
the face
Punnett square A square diagram used to predict the geno-
Peripheral nervous system Nerves of the body that corre- type of a particular cross or breeding
spond with the CNS
Purulent Containing or flowing with pus
Peristaltic wave Involuntary movement of the longitudinal
and circular muscles, in the digestive tract Pustule Elevated or raised spot filled with pus
Quarantine Place or period of detention for animals coming
Peritonitis Inflammation of the membrane lining the abdom- from infected areas; restrictions placed on entering or leaving
inal wall and covering the abdominal organs
premises or regions where cases of communicable disease are
Perivascular Relating to or being the tissues that surround a suspected
blood vessel Quaternary Bonded to four other atoms, type disinfectant
Personal protective equipment (PPE) Gloves, gowns, masks, Quiet, alert, and responsive (QAR) Subjective analysis of a
and other coverings to protect an individual from infection patient’s mental state
Pharyngostomy tube Esophagostomy tube for feeding when Radiograph Indirect view of the interior of a patient, pro-
the oral cavity must be bypassed following injury or surgery duced by gamma rays
Phenotype Set of observable characteristics of an individual Radiology Branch of science dealing with use of X‐rays, radio-
resulting from the interaction of its genotype active substances, and other forms of radiant energy in diag-
Phlebitis Inflammation of a vein nosis and treatment of disease
Pinna The portion of the ear that is formed by cartilage Recession Loss of gingival tissue
Pitting edema A resulting pit or depression in tissues that is Recessive gene The second allele that is overshadowed by the
fluid filled first, or dominant gene
Pituitary gland Referred to as the “master gland” as it con- Reciprocity Privileges granted to those from another
trols other glands jurisdiction
Placenta Life support system for the fetus Reconstitute To restore a product to its liquid state by adding
water or other aqueous solution
Pleural effusion Condition of fluid in the tissues of the lungs
Recumbant To lay in a prone position, i.e., laying on its side
Pneumonia Inflammation and consolidation of the lungs
caused by infection Refractometer Instrument used to determine specific gravity
and total protein
Pneumothorax Air present in the pleural or chest cavity
Residual activity Compounds that are capable of inhibiting
Polydactyl More toes than normal microbial growth that remains active long after being ingested
Polymyositis Inflammation of many muscles or injected