Saturday, 4 May 2024, 3:26 AM
Site: VetLogic - E Learning and training for Vet Nurses
Course: VetLogic - E Learning and training for Vet Nurses (VetLogic)
Glossary: Glossary with audio assistance
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Compound folliclehair follicle which consists of a primary hair follicle and several secondary hair follicles |
Concentration gradientthe change in the concentration of a substance from one area to another |
Conceptus |
Conditionally essential nutrienta nutrient that is normally not essential but becomes so, due to certain physiological or pathological conditions resulting in relative deficiency |
Conditioned reflexa reflex action which has been modified in response to experience or learning. For example, a dog may salivate when it sees its owner remove a tin opener from a drawer. |
Conjugationbacterial mating |
Connective tissuetissue that binds structures together, made up of cells and an intercellular matrix and its functions include support, protection and repair |
Constipationinfrequent or difficulty passing of faeces |
Contagionthe transmission of disease from one individual to another |
Contagiouscapable of being transmitted between animals by direct or indirect contact |