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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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Back scatter

scattered radiation which travels in the opposite direction to the primary beam

Bacteraemia

the presence of bacteria in the blood

Bacteria

prokaryotic single-celled organism. Ranges in size from 0.3µm-10 µm

Bactericidal

an agent that kills bacteria

Bacteriostatic

prevents bacteria from multiplying but does not kill them

Barrier nursing

utilisation of protective clothing and isolation to prevent transmission of disease from hospitalised animals

Basophil

type of granular white blood cell

Biliary

pertaining to the bile duct

Bilirubin

yellow green bile pigment which results from the breakdown of red blood cells

Bilirubinuria

the presence of bilirubin in the urine