Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 8:43 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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Ricketsabnormal ossification during growth due to a deficiency of vitamin D |
RickettsiaA micro-organism that requires other cells for growth but which uses oxygen and possesses a cell wall |
Rough endoplasmic reticulumsystem of membrane-bound tubes and sacs containing ribosomes that functions in the synthesis of proteins |
Ruminantanimal in which the stomach is multi-chambered, the largest chamber of which is the rumen |
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Saltssynonym for electrolytes |
Saphrophitean organism living and feeding on dead and putrefying matter |
Sarcolemmamembrane surrounding a skeletal muscle fibre |
Satietythe satisfaction of appetite |
Scattered radiation (scatter)X-rays which have collided with matter, lost some energy and changed direction |
Screen filmX-ray film which is placed in a cassette containing intensifying screens prior to use |