The breaking down of complex molecules into simple molecules through metabolic action. The act of catabolizing molecules is called catabolism....
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Computerized Axial Tomography. Produces cross-sectional views of an internal body structure. a.k.a: CT scan....
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Flexible, somewhat elastic, skeletal structures....
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A conformation defect in which the fore limbs deviate laterally above the knee, and medially below the knee. This creates the appearance that the limbs are bent outward.. a.k.a: Bow-legged....
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carpus valgus: A conformation defect in which the fore limbs deviate medially above the knee, and laterally below the knee. This creates the appearance that the limbs are bent inward, under the horse. a.k.a: Knock-knees....
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[Latin]: The equine knee, or human wrist. -carpal, pertaining to the carpus....
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The hoof wall rotates away from the P III, while the P III remains in alignment with the pastern. This condition can be due not only to founder, but also to overweight, too low a hoof angle, or use of toe grabs....
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A bump under the skin at the point of the hock. This blemish may be of any size, and is often caused by direct trauma to the hock....
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[from the Latin capillus, hair]: The tiny, often microscopic, vessels which nourish the tissues and transfer blood from the arteries to the veins....
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