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pachymeninx

The term for the dura mater

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Packed cell volume

(PCV), hematocrit: A laboratory test to monitor the relative number of red blood cells present in the blood. A blood sample is placed in a tiny glass tube and spun in a centrifuge. The cells are heavi...

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Paecilomycosis

An infection caused by fungi of the genus that affects the lungs and other organs.

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palatability

The term used to describe how much an animal will like a specific taste or food

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Palatable

Tasty; refers to food that is readily accepted.

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palatitis

A medical condition in horses in which the roof of the mouth becomes swollen; caused by eating hard food

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palatoplasty

A medical procedure in which a cleft palate is surgically corrected

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Palliative

A drug or medicine used to relieve or soothe the signs of disease.

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palmar

The bottom of a front hoof on a horse or other hooved animal

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Palpation

Examination by finger pressure to detect growths, changes in underlying organs, and unusual tissue reactions to pressure.

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palpebra

The term for the lid of the eye

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palpebral

Anything pertaining to the lid of the eye

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palpitation

Pounding in rhythm; like the beat of the heart

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Pancreas

A large gland that secretes digestive enzymes and hormones, such as insulin, that regulate blood sugar levels.

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pancreatectomy

The process in which the pancreas is surgically removed

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pancreatic juice

The juice that is secreted by the pancreas; aids in the digestion of food

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Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas, a severe and sometimes life threatening disease often associated with eating fatty foods. Symptoms include vomiting and a painful abdomen.

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pancytopenia

A blood cell deficiency; applies to all types of blood cells

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pandemic

Something that occurs over a large area of land. Of disease, an epidemic that occurs over a wide geographical area or affects a large population.

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Panhypopituitarism

A disorder in which the pituitary gland and nearby tissues, including the hypothalamus, are compressed or damaged, leading to a lack of several different hormones.

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Pannus

A chronic condition of the eye in which blood vessels grow across the cornea (the clear surface of the eye). The cornea looks hazy and sometimes reddened; it may eventually take on a dark pigment. Thi...

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panophthalmitis

A medical condition in which the eye structures become inflamed

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panotitis

Inflammation of the structures of the ear

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panzootic

Something that has to do with a disease that is widespread; pertains to animals

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papilla

A bump or protrusion

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papilledema

A medical condition in which the optic disk becomes swollen

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Papilloma

A wart or other benign growth on the skin or other vascular tissues.

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Papillomatosis

Any condition marked by the presence of many papillomas. papilloma.

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Papule

A small, hard, round bump or protuberance on the skin.

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paracostal incision

A surgical incision that is put parallel to the very last rib

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Paralysis

Loss of use of a part of the body often the limbs

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paramedian incision

A cut that is made parallel to the midline but not on the midline

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Paramyxovirus

Any of a group of viruses including those that cause measles, mumps, rubella, and Newcastle disease.

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Paranasal

Adjacent to the nasal cavity.

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