Thursday, 2 May 2024, 12:16 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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Proprioceptors

sensory cells that receive information about the position of limbs or the tension of muscles and tendons within the body

Prostatitis

inflammation of the prostate gland

Protein

a large complex molecule made up of one or more chains of amino acids

Proteinuria

presence of protein in the urine

Prothrombin

a type of plasma protein, required for normal clotting of blood

Protozoa

eukaryotic single-celled organisms

Pruritus

itching

Pseudo-focussed grid

a type of grid where the lead strips are parallel to each other but are progressively shorter towards the edge of the grid

Pulmonary

pertaining to the lungs

Pulse rate

the number of times a pulse is felt in one minute; this should be the same as the heart rate