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T cell

Also called 'T lymphocytes.' The type of lymphocyte which is responsible for cell-mediated immunity. T cells may directly kill a cell or produce chemicals called lymphokines that activate macrophages ...

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tabby

The term for a type of fur on cats that have two colors, spotted or striped

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Tachycardia

A heart beat that is faster than normal

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Tachypnea

Rapid breathing.

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tack

Equipment used for riding horses or driving horses

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tackling

The harness of a draft horse

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tacky

The term for an animal in poor physical condition

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tail autotomy

The ability of a lizard to shed its tail

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tail band

The crupper on a horse's harness

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tail head

The part of the tail where it attaches to the bod

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tail set

A device that is used to force a horse to hold its tail up high; may also refer to the position of the tail on an animal

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tailed

The term for an animal whose tail has been docked or removed

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tailing

A type of restraint method used for cattle in which the tail is grabbed and raised; may also be called tail jacking

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taint

The contamination of milk; may also indicate the contamination of something

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talon

The claw of a bird, usually found on birds of prey

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taper needle

The term for a needle with a round tip; it allows for piercing of tissue without allowing it to be torn

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tapetum

A single layer of cells

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tapeworm

A type of parasitic worm; it is flat and made up of segments

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tarsectomy

The removal of the tarsal plate by surgery

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tarsorrhaphy

The medical procedure in which the eyelids are sutured together

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Tarsus

The ankle (rear leg) of dogs and cats; also called the hock. 

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Tartar

A build-up of bacteria, saliva, and food on the teeth which becomes mineralized, forming a hard coating and eventually causing gum disease and tooth loss. See also 'Plaque.'

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taxonomy

The science of classifying animals into species, family, genus, etc.

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teased

A way of finding out whether or not a mare is in heat by putting a stallion in front of her and seeing if she accepts

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teat

A nipple, as in on ruminants and equine animals

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teat cistern

A cavity in an animal's udder where milk is collected before it leaves through the teat

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teat cup

The part of the milking machine that fastens to the animal's teat; this is where the milk is drawn out into.

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teat dipping

The dipping of the teat into a type of disinfectant as a means of preventing mastitis

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Temporomandibular joint

The joint between the lower jaw and the skull.

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tendinitis

The inflammation of bodily tendons

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tendon

A connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones

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tenectomy

The removal of a tendon or part of a tendon by surgery

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teniae

Bands of muscle that are smooth in texture

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tenotomy

The division of a tendon by surgery

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