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Apnoea

absence of breathing

Arrhythmia

an abnormal heart rhythm

Artefact

any mark on a radiograph which decreases the quality

Artery

blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart

As fed basis

the concentration of a nutrient in the food as it is fed to the animal, which includes the water content of the food

Ascites

excess fluid in the abdominal cavity

Asepsis

freedom from infectious material

Aseptic

the complete absence of bacteria, viruses or fungi that could cause disease. Asepsis is the ideal situation for the performance of surgical or other invasive procedures, and is achieved by sterilisation techniques

Asexual reproduction

reproduction which involves only one parent and produces offspring which are identical to the parent

Ash

the residue left after combustion of the food - generally the mineral content

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