An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical
Terminology Ch 6
torsion - Answers-axial twist; twist around the long axis of the gut
eructation - Answers-belching
ulcer - Answers-The term for erosion of tissue
prolapse - Answers-protrusion of viscera
Anastomosis - Answers-Surgical connection between 2 tubular or hollow structures
Trichobezoar - Answers-Hairball
Peristalsis - Answers-Series of wavelike contractions of smooth muscles
Catabolism - Answers-Breaking down
, Anabolism - Answers-Building up
Ileum - Answers-Distal portion of small intestine
Jejunum - Answers-Middle portion of small intestine
Duodenum - Answers-Proximal portion of small intestine
periodontal ligament - Answers-fibrous structure that holds the tooth in the alveolus
gingival hyperplasia - Answers-overgrowth of the gingiva
intussusception - Answers-telescoping of one part of the intestine into an adjacent part
bruxism - Answers-involuntary grinding of the teeth
melena - Answers-black stools containing digested blood
dysentery - Answers-number of disorders marked by inflammation of the intestine and
development of diarrhea
gingival sulcus - Answers-space that surrounds the tooth
Terminology Ch 6
torsion - Answers-axial twist; twist around the long axis of the gut
eructation - Answers-belching
ulcer - Answers-The term for erosion of tissue
prolapse - Answers-protrusion of viscera
Anastomosis - Answers-Surgical connection between 2 tubular or hollow structures
Trichobezoar - Answers-Hairball
Peristalsis - Answers-Series of wavelike contractions of smooth muscles
Catabolism - Answers-Breaking down
, Anabolism - Answers-Building up
Ileum - Answers-Distal portion of small intestine
Jejunum - Answers-Middle portion of small intestine
Duodenum - Answers-Proximal portion of small intestine
periodontal ligament - Answers-fibrous structure that holds the tooth in the alveolus
gingival hyperplasia - Answers-overgrowth of the gingiva
intussusception - Answers-telescoping of one part of the intestine into an adjacent part
bruxism - Answers-involuntary grinding of the teeth
melena - Answers-black stools containing digested blood
dysentery - Answers-number of disorders marked by inflammation of the intestine and
development of diarrhea
gingival sulcus - Answers-space that surrounds the tooth
