Sunday, 19 May 2024, 3:58 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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Antagonistsomething which prevents or decreases a response |
Anthroponosisa disease which can be spread from humans to animals |
Antibody |
Antidotesspecific reversing agent for a poison |
Antigena substance that is foreign to the body and stimulates an immune response |
Antiperistalsismovement of food material up the digestive tract. This is in the opposite direction to peristalsis. |
Antisepsisthe prevention of sepsis (presence of pathogenic organisms or their toxins in the blood or body tissues) |
Antiseptica chemical use to control, prevent or destroy pathogens present on living tissues/skin |
Anurialack of urine output |
Anxiolysisdecreased level of anxiety |