An obstruction in the area where the stomach and small intestine meet.... ↪ Read more
A dormant form of an insect (plural pupae). A larva spins a cocoon to protect itself, and becomes a pupa. The pupa does not feed but gradually changes form and becomes a new adult.... ↪ Read more
Single-celled animals invisible to the naked eye. Most are free living and a few are parasites in animals or man. Eukaryotic (true nucleus) organisms without chlorophyll and cell walls.... ↪ Read more
Several types of chemicals made by cells which have specific functions such as controlling body temperature, stimulating smooth muscle, and influencing heat cycles.... ↪ Read more
because of irritation or injury, the inner part of the rectum is pushed out so that it is visible as a pink mass protruding from the anal opening.... ↪ Read more
Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of mammary tissue and the production of milk.... ↪ Read more
A hormone produced by the ovaries which is responsible for the continuation of pregnancy. The hormone produced by the corpus luteum which maintains pregnancy. A hormone that is released from the luteinized follicles of the ovaries.... ↪ Read more veterinary-help.com
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