Roots
The word used to refer to the heart.
What is cardio?
It results in the loosening of the hip joint, which causes dysfunction and pain. As the dog grows, the cartilage and bone of the hip begin to wear down.
What is hip dysplasia?
The suffix that says the study of.
What is -ology?
The prefix that is used to say that something is through or between.
What is Dia-?
A symbol for grams that we use to measure for example the weight of a small tool or medication.
What is G?
The word used to refer to the bones in an animal's mouth.
What is dent?
When there are two cows in the womb and the female absorbs the male's features and characteristics. She also becomes infertile.
What is a freemartin?
The suffixthat says incision.
What is -tomy?
The prefix used to describe all.
What is Pan-?
The symbol for kilograms which we use to measure the weight of animals.
What is Kg?
The word used to address the head of an animal.
What is cephal?
An inflammatory reaction within the pancreas that can result in abdominal pain, inappetence, and vomiting.
What is pancreatitis?
The suffix that means that something is pertaining to.
What is -al, -lc, -ac, or -ous?
The prefix that is used to say that something is around or near another thing.
What is Peri-?
The term is used to tell owners that a medication is to be given twice per day.
What is BID?
The word used to talk about the (small) intestine in an animal.
What is enter/o?
A condition that causes a build-up of fluid and pressure in the eye. If too much fluid is made the pressure of the eye increases and causes damage which equals blindness.
What is glaucoma?
The suffix used to talk about eating or swallowing.
What is -phagia?
The prefix used describe blood.
What is Hema-?
The symbol used to refer to the right ear on an animal.
What is AD?
The word used to say the trachea in an animal.
What is trache/o?
When the 3rd eyelid 'pops' out.
What is cherry eye?
The suffix used when something breaks or bursts.
What is -rhage?
The prefix that is used to describe something that is under or less than.
What is Sub-?
The symbol used by veterinarians to describe a fracture on an animal.
What is Fx?