Thursday, 28 March 2024, 11:32 AM
Site: Animal Class - E Learning and training for animal care
Course: Animal Class - E Learning and training for animal care (Animal Class)
Glossary: Glossary
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Alveolus

an air sac in the lungs, or a tooth socket

Amino acids

the building blocks of proteins

Anaemia

a deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood

Anaerobic respiration

the chemical process of making energy and lactic acid from glucose; occurs without oxygen

Anaesthesia

a state of unconsciousness and lack of sensation

Analgesia

lack of pain

Anorexia

not eating; lack of appetite

Anthelmintic

a medication that acts against parasitic worms

Antibiotics

medication that treats bacterial diseases

Anticoagulant

agent that stops blood from clotting