Friday, 29 March 2024, 8:06 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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Bacteria

unicellular microorganisms; may be pathogenic or may be harmless

Bacteriology

the study of bacteria

Barrier nursing

nursing in a way that is designed to prevent the spread of disease between animals

Bile

liquid made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder which neutralises stomach acid and helps emulsify fatsĀ 

Binomial

two part name

Bladder

organ of the excretory system that collects and stores urine

Blastocyst

stage of development after the zygote continues to divide and will develop into an embryo

Bowman's capsule

another name for the glomerular capsule of the nephron; a funnel-like structure that surrounds the glomerulus

Brady-

a prefix meaning slow

Bradycardia

a slow heart rateĀ