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karyotype

A picture of the chromosomes in any given cell as they are arranged in twos.

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KCS

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is the technical term for a condition also known as 'dry eye.' It occurs because of inadequate tear production. Symptoms include a thick, yellowish discharge from the eye.

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keel

The part of the body on a bird that sits behind the breast; may also be referred to as the breastbone

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keeled

Anything that is related to a ridge on a plant or animal

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keet

The term for a young guinea bird

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keratectomy

The surgical procedure in which part of the cornea is removed

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keratin

The fiber that makes up the hair, skin, and nails; protein

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Keratitis

Inflammation of the cornea of the eye; may be caused by infection, trauma, or an allergic reaction.

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keratocentesis

A medical procedure in which the cornea is punctured to allow the humor to aspirate.

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keratoconjuctivitis

A medical condition in which the cornea and conjunctiva become inflamed

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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is the technical term for a condition also known as 'dry eye'. It occurs because of inadequate tear production. Symptoms include a thick, yellowish discharge from the ...

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Keratolytic

Softens and loosens crusts and scales on the skin. 

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keratoplasty

A surgical procedure for reparation of the cornea; may also be a corneal transplant.

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keratosis

A medical condition in which keratin becomes thickened

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keratotomy

A procedure in which an incision is made into the cornea

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Ketoacidosis

A life-threatening condition in which ketones, which result from the breakdown of fat for energy, accumulate in the bloodstream and the pH of the blood decreases.

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ketone

The product of metabolism of fat; may also be referred to as bodies of ketone or ketone bodies

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ketonuria

A medical condition in which the products of the metabolism of fat is found in the urine

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ketosis

A disease of the blood and tissues involving an excessive buildup of ketone.

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kicking hobble

A type of strap that is fastened to an animal's rear feet to keep them from kicking

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kidney

Part of the urinary system; used to filter blood and remove waste products

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Killed vaccine

Vaccines which are made by taking the real, disease-causing viruses (or bacteria), killing them, and putting them into a liquid base. Compare with 'modified live vaccine' and 'recombinant vaccine.'

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kilogram

A weight unit; equals out to about 2.2 pounds

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kindle

Being pregnant, as found in rabbits

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kindling

The birthing of rabbits or ferrets

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kine

A term used to refer to cows or some type of cattle

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Kinetic skull

Having mobile joints between various parts of the skull, e.g., being able to unhinge the jaws. This allows the mouth of the animal, e.g., snake, to open wider so that it can eat large prey.

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kip

The term for the hide of a young calf

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Kit

A baby ferret.

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knee banger

A horse that is prone to striking its feet with the opposite foot while in motion

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knee spavin

A medical condition in which the bones in the carpal joint become inflamed; may cause lameness

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knock-kneed

_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ A weakness in the front legs of horses; causes the knees to come too close to one another.

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