Saturday, 27 April 2024, 3:58 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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Ectoparasite

a parasite that lives on the outside of the host

Efferent nerve fibres

carry nerve impulses away from the central nervous system

Electrolyte

a liquid that contains ions (salts) such as sodium and potassium

Electromagnetic spectrum

Radiation which possesses electrical and magnetic properties

Electron

a negatively charged particle

Embolism

a clot, air bubble or debris (embolus) which is carried in the blood stream from one point in the circulation to lodge at another point

Embryo

stage of development in the zygote in which the external and internal structures are developing

Emesis

vomiting

Emetic

Something that induces vomiting

Emollients

substances such as liquid paraffin that will aid expulsion from the digestive tract