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Gait
The manner or style of movement; often used to assess horses or dogs for lameness.
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Gastric
Relating to the stomach.
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Gastric dilatation-volvulus, bloat
Gastric dilatation means stomach distention or enlargement, caused by expanding gas. This may or may not be accompanied by volvulus, or torsion, or twisting of the stomach on its long axis.
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Gastric Lavage
To flush out the stomach.
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Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach.
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Gastrointestinal
Also known as GI. Pertaining to the stomach and intestines. The term 'digestive system' includes the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, anus, pancreas, and liver.
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Genome
The total gene complement of a set of chromosomes.
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Germs
Any microscopic organism that can potentially cause disease; includes viruses, bacteria, and fungi.
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Gestation
The duration of pregnancy.
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Giardia
A protozoal parasite that infects both people and pets leading to diarrhea.
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Gingival
Relating to the gums.
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Gingivitis
Inflammation and swelling of the gums surrounding the teeth. The gingiva are normally pink and become red when inflamed.
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Glaucoma
Increased pressure within the eye caused by an accumulation of fluids; can lead to blindness if left untreated.
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Glomerulonephritis
Inflammatory disease of the glomerulus, part of the kidney, which filters toxic waste from the blood. Tests of the urine can show a variety of abnormalities. Complete loss of kidney function can occur.
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Glomerulus
This literally means a small cluster; commonly used to refer to the renal glomerulus, the area of blood filtering in the kidney.
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Glucocorticoid
Hormones produced by the adrenal gland which regulate protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, and are important to almost every function of cells and organs. They also stabilize cell membranes which is an important part of their function in treating all
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Glucocorticosteroid
Hormones produced by the adrenal gland which regulate protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, and are important to almost every function of cells and organs. They also stabilize cell membranes which is an important part of their function in treating all
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Glucosuria
Glucose in the urine. (Also called glycosuria.)
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Gram
A measure of weight. 28 grams = 1 oz.; 454 grams = 1 lb.
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Gram Negative
A classification of bacteria based upon their lack of retention of a certain stain in the laboratory. The staining quality is based on the structure of the cell wall surrounding the bacteria. This structure of the cell wall influences which antibiotics wi
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