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Nebulize
Convert into a fine spray form.
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Necropsy
Postmortem examination.
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Necrosis
The death and breakdown of cells or tissue.
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Neonate
Refers to a young puppy or kitten shortly after birth.
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Neoplasia
Abnormal growth and accumulation of cells. Neoplasias may be benign or malignant.
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Neoplasm
A lump or cancer. The word means "new growth".
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Nephropathy
Abnormal functioning of the kidney.
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Nephropathy
Any disease or abnormal functioning of the kidney.
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Nephrotoxic
Destructive to kidney cells.
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Neuropathy
Abnormal functioning of nerves.
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Neuropathy
Abnormal functioning of nerves.
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Neurotransmitter
Chemical used as a messenger from one nerve cell to another.
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Neuter
Sterilization by surgical removal of the testicles of a male animal or ovaries of a female animal.
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Neutralize
To change from acidic or alkaline to a neutral pH.
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Nictitans
The third eyelid which is a fold of tissue covered by conjunctiva and containing a lacrimal gland on the inner (bulbar) surface.
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Nocturnal
Animals that are active during the night and sleep during the day.
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Nodule
A circumscribed, solid, raised lesion that involves the deeper layesr of the skin.
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Noncontagious Disease
A disease that cannot be spread between animals by direct contact.
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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDS)
Agents which reduce inflammation but are not in the class of drugs known as steroids. Examples include aspirin, Rimadyl and phenylbutazone.
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Nosocomial
An infection contracted in the hospital.
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