Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:08 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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Labile tissues Cells continue to divide even once the organism has finished growing, repair by regeneration is usually possible. |
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Lactation production of milk from the mammary glands |
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Lactose one of the sugars derived from milk |
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Lacunae spaces within the matrix of bone tissue containing cells
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Laryngoscope an aid to visualisation for endotracheal intubation. The equipment consists of a blade which depresses the tongue, and a light source for illumination.
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Larynx part of the respiratory tract between the pharynx and trachea. It is made up of cartilages, ligaments and muscles and lined with mucus membrane. |
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Latent image an invisible image on X-ray film following exposure but before processing |
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Lead a dense metal which is efficient at absorbing X-rays |
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Lethal gene gene that produces a characteristic that is incompatible with life |
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Leukaemia a disease where there are increased numbers of immature and abnormal white blood cells (leukocytes) |
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Leukocytosis an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood
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Licensed drug Medication which has been approved to be given to animals |
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Light Beam Diaphragm (LBD) |
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Line breeding similar to inbreeding but involves breeding from family lines that are not closely related e.g. grandparents or cousins. The aim is to increase the likelihood of the desired characteristics, but reduce the chances of those that are not desired. |
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Linked genes gene that are so close together on the same chromosome that they move with each other into the same cells during meiosis and do not act independently |
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Lordosis excessive inward curvature of the spine. In female cats, it is a behaviour pattern exhibited during the oestrous cycle, where they raise the tail and hindquarters.
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Low voltage transformer decreases the incoming mains voltage (240 V) to provide small current to the filament and prevent overheating |
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Lymph excess tissue fluid carried in the lymphatics. Has similar constituents to plasma but contains fewer plasma proteins. |
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Lymphocyte type of agranular white blood cell, responsible for the production of antibodies |
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Lysosomes structures found within the cytoplasm of cells which contain digestive enzymes; responsible for removal of cell debris
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