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megacolon Abnormal widening of the large intestine that causes
constipation in cats.
metastasize When a cancer spreads from its original site to another
part of the body.
miliary dermatitis A crusty, scaly skin condition.
mutation A change that occurs within a gene.
nebulization A process that creates an aerosol mist.
neoplasia An abnormal growth of new tissue.
neuter Removing an animal's sex organs.
nocturnal Something that functions or is active at night.
oncologist A doctor who specializes in treating cancer.
ovariohysterectomy Surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries.
palpation Using the fingers and hands to examine parts of the body.
pectus excavatum
A congenital bone abnormality causing a
flattened ribcage.
pericardium
The sac that surrounds the heart.
peritonitis
Inflammation within the abdominal cavity.
pheromone
Chemical signals that are present in different animal
secretions.
pleural effusion A build-up of fluid in the chest cavity.
polydactyl Having more than the normal number of toes.
polyestrus Able to have multiple estrus cycles throughout the year.
prostaglandins Special fatty acids that can act like hormones.
protozoa A type of single-celled organism.
pulmonary edema A build-up of fluid in the lungs.
pyometra An infected, pus-filled uterus.
queen A mother cat.
radioisotope An element that gives off radiation.
renal Having to do with the kidneys.
rhinoscopy Examination of the back of the nasal passages with a
fiber optic scope.
seasonally polyestrus During certain seasons of the year, cats can
go through their heat cycles multiple times.
spay Surgically removing the uterus and ovaries.
spray Depositing urine on a vertical surface.
squamous cell carcinoma
A type of skin cancer.
subcutaneous
Having to do with the tissue under the skin.
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