Monday, 29 April 2024, 10:13 PM
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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Virulencethe degree of pathogenicity |
Virusan microscopic infectious agent that requires the cells of a host animal (or plant) in which to reproduce |
Visceral motor nervenerve fibres that carry impulses from the central nervous system to an organ |
Visceral peritoneumthin layer of epithelial tissue covering all the organs in the peritoneal cavity |
Visceral sensory nervenerve fibres that carry impulses from an organ to the central nervous system |
Visceral systemany of the body systems made up of internal organs, e.g. digestive and respiratory systems |
Vital capacityvolume of air that can be exhaled after the deepest possible inspiration; it is the usable air in the respiratory system |
Vitamina number of unrelated organic compounds essential in small amounts for normal metabolism |
VMD Veterinary Medicines Directorate |
VMPVeterinary Medicinal Product |