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*'''Acariasis''' - infection with any mite (also known as '''mange''')
*'''Acariasis''' - infection with any mite (also known as '''mange''')
*'''Adnexa''' - cutaneous appendages - hair, claws, glands
*'''Adnexa''' - cutaneous appendages - hair, claws, glands
*'''Adult''' - Stage in the life cycle which involves sexual multiplication
*'''Alopecia''' - abscence of hair in an area where it is normally present
*'''Alopecia''' - abscence of hair in an area where it is normally present
*'''Anagen''' - growth phase of hair cycle
*'''Anagen''' - growth phase of hair cycle
*'''Astrogliosis (or gliosis)''' - Increased numbers of glial fibers
*'''Astrogliosis (or gliosis)''' - Increased numbers of glial fibers
*[[Important Hormonal Regulators of the Kidney - Anatomy & Physiology#Atrial Natriuretic Peptide|'''Atrial Natriuretic Peptide''']] - This hormone is secreted from the atrial walls when blood volume is too high. It affects the renal handling of sodium and water.
*[[Important Hormonal Regulators of the Kidney - Anatomy & Physiology#Atrial Natriuretic Peptide|'''Atrial Natriuretic Peptide''']] - This hormone is secreted from the atrial walls when blood volume is too high. It affects the renal handling of sodium and water.
*'''Autoinfection''' - establishment of the products of sexual reproduction in the individual animal they were formed
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*'''Comedo''' - plugged and dilated hair follicle
*'''Comedo''' - plugged and dilated hair follicle
*'''Commensalism''' - two species living together, but with no metabolic dependence
*'''Crust''' - accumulation of solid exudate on skin surface, serocellular or haemorrhagic
*'''Crust''' - accumulation of solid exudate on skin surface, serocellular or haemorrhagic
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*'''Definitive host''' - host in which sexual multiplication of the parasite takes place
*'''Direct life-cycle''' - no intermediate host
*'''Diuresis''' - An increased production of Urine
*'''Diuresis''' - An increased production of Urine
*[[The Effects of Diuretics on the Kidneys - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Diuretic''']] - A drug which acts on the tubule to reduce the reabsorption of water and thus increases urine volume
*[[The Effects of Diuretics on the Kidneys - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Diuretic''']] - A drug which acts on the tubule to reduce the reabsorption of water and thus increases urine volume
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*'''Ectoparasite''' - Parasite living on the surface of the host or embedded into host skin
*'''Embyonated egg''' - egg containing a fully formed larva
*'''Encephalo-''' - Of the Brain
*'''Encephalo-''' - Of the Brain
*'''Encephalitis''' - Inflammation of the brain
*'''Encephalitis''' - Inflammation of the brain
*'''Endoparasite''' - parasite living within the body of the host
*'''Epidermal collarettes''' - peeling edge of epithelium surrounding an ulcer or erosion
*'''Epidermal collarettes''' - peeling edge of epithelium surrounding an ulcer or erosion
*'''Erosion''' - superficial ulcer involvng only epidermis, heals without scarring
*'''Erosion''' - superficial ulcer involvng only epidermis, heals without scarring
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*'''Facultatively parasitic''' - Can be parasitic, but not essential for life cycle completion
*'''Furunculosis''' - rupture of hair follicles with severe inflammation
*'''Furunculosis''' - rupture of hair follicles with severe inflammation
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*'''Indirect life-cycle''' - intermediate host is involved in the life-cycle
*'''Intermediate host''' - a host (other than the final host) in which development of the parasite occurs (usually an essential part of the life cycle)
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*'''Larva''' - Immature stage in the life-cycle morphologically unlike the adult
*'''Leptomeninges''' - Pia and arachnoid mater together
*'''Leptomeninges''' - Pia and arachnoid mater together
*'''Leuko-''' - Of the white matter
*'''Leuko-''' - Of the white matter
*[[The Nephron - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Nephron''']] - The functional unit of the kidney consisting of the renal corpuscule and renal tubule.
*[[The Nephron - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Nephron''']] - The functional unit of the kidney consisting of the renal corpuscule and renal tubule.
*'''Nodule''' - Large, cicumscibed solid elevation usually extending into deeper layers
*'''Nodule''' - Large, cicumscibed solid elevation usually extending into deeper layers
*'''Nymph''' - immature stage in the life-cycle morphologically similar to the adult
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*'''Obligatory parasite''' - Parasitic for part of its life cycle
*'''Osmolality''' - Number of osmoles of solute per kilo of solvent
*'''Osmolality''' - Number of osmoles of solute per kilo of solvent
*[[Introduction to Fluid Movement - Physiology#Osmolarity|'''Osmolarity''']] - Number of osmoles of solute per litre of solutions
*[[Introduction to Fluid Movement - Physiology#Osmolarity|'''Osmolarity''']] - Number of osmoles of solute per litre of solutions
*'''Papule''' - solid elevation of skin, <1cm in diameter
*'''Papule''' - solid elevation of skin, <1cm in diameter
*'''Parakeratosis''' - abnormal cornification, keratinocytes retain their nuclei
*'''Parakeratosis''' - abnormal cornification, keratinocytes retain their nuclei
*'''Parasitaemia''' - presence of parasites circulating in the blood
*'''Parasitism''' - two species living together, one at the expense of the other
*'''Paratenic host''' - parasite enters host tissue but no development or growth takes place
*'''Paronychia''' - inflammation of tissue fold around nail bed
*'''Paronychia''' - inflammation of tissue fold around nail bed
*'''Patch''' - macule > 1cm in diameter
*'''Patch''' - macule > 1cm in diameter
*'''Pathogenesis''' - production of fertile eggs by a female that has not mated with a male
*'''Pediculosis''' - Infestation with lice
*'''Pediculosis''' - Infestation with lice
*'''Plaque''' - flet topped swelling > 1cm in diameter
*'''Plaque''' - flet topped swelling > 1cm in diameter
*'''Poliomyelomalacia''' - Necrosis of the gray matter in the spinal cord
*'''Poliomyelomalacia''' - Necrosis of the gray matter in the spinal cord
*'''Polyradiculoneuritis''' - Inflammation of multiple spinal or cranial nerve roots
*'''Polyradiculoneuritis''' - Inflammation of multiple spinal or cranial nerve roots
*'''Predilection site''' - parasites establish at a particular anatomical site ot in a particular tissue
*'''Prepatent period''' - time from infection of the host to the appearance of eggs or larvae in faeces, blood or urine
*[[Kidney - Blood Pressure - Physiology#Pressure Diuresis|'''Pressure Diuresis''']] - Increasing blood pressure increases urinary output
*[[Kidney - Blood Pressure - Physiology#Pressure Diuresis|'''Pressure Diuresis''']] - Increasing blood pressure increases urinary output
*[[Kidney - Blood Pressure - Physiology#Pressure Natriuresis|'''Pressure Natriuresis''']] - When blood pressure is increased sodium reabsorption decreases. This helps to restore blood pressure back to normal
*[[Kidney - Blood Pressure - Physiology#Pressure Natriuresis|'''Pressure Natriuresis''']] - When blood pressure is increased sodium reabsorption decreases. This helps to restore blood pressure back to normal
*[[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Proximal Tubule - Anatomy & Physiology#Glucose#Filtration and Reabsorption|'''Renal Threshold''']] - The concentration at which glucose begins to appear in the urine
*[[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Proximal Tubule - Anatomy & Physiology#Glucose#Filtration and Reabsorption|'''Renal Threshold''']] - The concentration at which glucose begins to appear in the urine
*[[The Endocrine Function of the Kidney - Anatomy & Physiology#Renin|'''Renin''']] - A proteolytic enzyme synthesised in the kidney that plays a role in the regulation of blood pressure via the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
*[[The Endocrine Function of the Kidney - Anatomy & Physiology#Renin|'''Renin''']] - A proteolytic enzyme synthesised in the kidney that plays a role in the regulation of blood pressure via the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
*'''Reservoir host''' - infected definitive host which can act as a source of infection for other animals
*'''Sodium/Potassium ATPase''' - A common ATPase antiporter in the basolateral membrane of the cells of the nephron which removes sodium from within the cell in exchange for potassium.
*'''Sodium/Potassium ATPase''' - A common ATPase antiporter in the basolateral membrane of the cells of the nephron which removes sodium from within the cell in exchange for potassium.
*[[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Proximal Tubule - Anatomy & Physiology#Glucose|'''Splay''']] - Between the renal threshold and T-Max the amount of glucose filtered and the amount of glucose in the urine is not linearly related. This is becuase some nephrons have a greater capacity for reabsorbtion than others and are not overcome as easily.
*[[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Proximal Tubule - Anatomy & Physiology#Glucose|'''Splay''']] - Between the renal threshold and T-Max the amount of glucose filtered and the amount of glucose in the urine is not linearly related. This is becuase some nephrons have a greater capacity for reabsorbtion than others and are not overcome as easily.
*'''Symbiosis''' - two species living together, each dependent on the other
*[[Transport Proteins - Physiology#Co-Transporters|'''Symporter''']] - A member of the family of transport proteins called ATPases. This protein is responsible for the transport of at least two molecules in the same direction
*[[Transport Proteins - Physiology#Co-Transporters|'''Symporter''']] - A member of the family of transport proteins called ATPases. This protein is responsible for the transport of at least two molecules in the same direction
*'''Telogen''' - resting phase of hair cycle
*'''Telogen''' - resting phase of hair cycle
*[[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Proximal Tubule - Anatomy & Physiology#Glucose|'''T-Max - Renal''']] - Is the point at which every nephron is running at full capacity of reabsorping glucose. After this point the glucose cocentration filtered and excreted increase linearly.
*[[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Proximal Tubule - Anatomy & Physiology#Glucose|'''T-Max - Renal''']] - Is the point at which every nephron is running at full capacity of reabsorping glucose. After this point the glucose cocentration filtered and excreted increase linearly.
*'''Temporary parasite''' - only visits the animal to feed
*'''Transport host''' - loose association in which the parasite is carried by the host
*'''Tubule - renal''' - A minute tube, lined by a single layer of epithelial cells, that extends in a convoluted manner from the Bowman's capsule to the collecting ducts. The primary function of the tubule is to secrete and reabsorb water, inorganic ions and other molecules from the glomerular filtrate. The tubule consists of 4 main areas: the [[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Proximal Tubule - Anatomy & Physiology| Proximal Tubule]], the [[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Loop of Henle - Anatomy & Physiology| Loop Of Henle]], the [[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Distal Tubule and Collecting Duct - Anatomy & Physiology#Distal Tubule| Distal Tubule]] and the [[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Distal Tubule and Collecting Duct - Anatomy & Physiology| Collecting Duct]].
*'''Tubule - renal''' - A minute tube, lined by a single layer of epithelial cells, that extends in a convoluted manner from the Bowman's capsule to the collecting ducts. The primary function of the tubule is to secrete and reabsorb water, inorganic ions and other molecules from the glomerular filtrate. The tubule consists of 4 main areas: the [[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Proximal Tubule - Anatomy & Physiology| Proximal Tubule]], the [[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Loop of Henle - Anatomy & Physiology| Loop Of Henle]], the [[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Distal Tubule and Collecting Duct - Anatomy & Physiology#Distal Tubule| Distal Tubule]] and the [[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Distal Tubule and Collecting Duct - Anatomy & Physiology| Collecting Duct]].
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*[[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Loop of Henle - Anatomy & Physiology#Vasa Recta Physiology|'''Vasa Recta''']] - The blood vessels supplying the loop of henle
*[[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Loop of Henle - Anatomy & Physiology#Vasa Recta Physiology|'''Vasa Recta''']] - The blood vessels supplying the loop of henle
*'''Vector''' - imprecise term that refers mostly to invertebrates that spread pathogenic organisms
*'''Vesicle''' - blister <1cm in diameter
*'''Vesicle''' - blister <1cm in diameter