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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 1
09/30/2013

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Chalazae
Definition
A string like structure in an egg that attach the egg to both sides of the cell
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Polydipsia
Definition
Extreme thirst
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Pacinian Corpuscles
Definition
Pressure sensors in the skin
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Cornual
Definition
Pertaining to a horn or cornu
1) Horns of cow, buck, etc
2) Horns of spinal cord
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Systole
Definition
1) Gathering of blood
2) contraction of the heart
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Mediastimun
Definition
Space in the thoracic cavity surrounded by connective tissue
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Abduction
Definition
To move away from the midline of the body
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Adduction
Definition
To move toward the central axis of the body
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Osteoblasts
Definition
Cells that build bones
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Intervertebral Discs
Definition
Cartilage between vertebrae that act as joints
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Dystocia
Definition
Complications with the birthing process
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Sinoatrial Node
Definition
Creates action potential that spreads through heart
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Atrioventricular Node
Definition
Accepts signal from Sinoatrial node and contracts ventricles
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Articulation
Definition
A fixed or movable joint between bones
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Turbinate Bones
Definition
Scroll like bones that arise from the lateral walls of the nasal cavity and project into the nasal passages

Also known as conchae
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Autonomic Nervous System
Definition
Controls automatic processes such as heart beat, digestion, etc
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Bursa
Definition
Synovial sack between two structured that tend to rub together
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Pleura
Definition
Serrous membrane that is attached to the chest wall and covers the lungs
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Deglutition
Definition
The process of swallowing
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Anamostosis
Definition
Connection between adjacent channels, tubes, fibers, and/or other parts of a network
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Meatus
Definition
Natural body opening or canal
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