Friday, 26 April 2024, 11:53 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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Back cross to recessiveidentification of the recessive carrier can be done by a test mating with a known homozygous recessive animal. This will determine if the other animal is carrying a recessive gene. If they are carrying a recessive gene, then a percentage of the animals show the recessive characteristic. If they are not a recessive carrier then the recessive characteristic will not appear. We will use the Labrador as an example at the end of the glossary. |
Back scatterscattered radiation which travels in the opposite direction to the primary beam |
Bacteraemiathe presence of bacteria in the blood |
Bacteriaprokaryotic single-celled organism. Ranges in size from 0.3µm-10 µm |
Bactericidalan agent that kills bacteria |
Bacteriostaticprevents bacteria from multiplying but does not kill them |
Barrier nursingutilisation of protective clothing and isolation to prevent transmission of disease from hospitalised animals |
Basophiltype of granular white blood cell |
Biliarypertaining to the bile duct |
Bilirubinyellow green bile pigment which results from the breakdown of red blood cells |