Hospital Procedure Terms
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Active Immunity
The animal’s own immune system produces antibodies in response to an antigen by either natural or artificial means
Anaphylactic Shock
An exaggerated allergic response
Antibody
Proteins produced by the lymph system in response to a foreign organism or substance
Antigen
Any substance that induces an immune response by the body
Calculus
A mineralized brown or yellow deposit on the teeth caused by the build up of plaque over time
Gingivitis
The swelling and inflammation of the sensitive gums around the teeth
Immunity
Having resistance to a disease due to the presence of antibodies
Neuter
The common term used to describe the removal of the male reproductive system
Orchiectomy (neuter)
The removal of the testes
Ovariohysterectomy (spay)
The removal of the ovaries and the uterus
Passive Immunity
Antibodies are received from another individual such as the mother before birth
Plaque
A slippery white film on the teeth that is composed of bacteria, food particles, and saliva
Spay
The common term used to describe the removal of the female reproductive organs
Vaccine
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced into the body