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| the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, urinary bladder and other organs |
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| abnormal fluid buildup around the organs in the abdominal cavity, which may be caused by liver and heart disease, infections,cancer and many other disorders. The belly of the affected animal often is visibly enlarged. removing and analyzing a sample of the fluid can be helpful |
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| insertion of a hollow needle into the abdomen to withdraw fluid. samples are usually removed to be analyzed and help with diagnosis |
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| early and progressive loss of function of an organ or tissue. usually refers to inherited diseases, especially of the nervous system |
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| one of the four chambers of the riminant stomach |
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| in a direction away from the mouth within the gastrointestinal tract |
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| death of a fetus before it can survive out |
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