Conidiophore A structure that bears conidia
Constrictive Limiting
Copepodid Larval stage of parasitic lice (Copepoda)
following the nauplius stage
Coracidium Free -swimming spherical, ciliated embryo of
certain tapeworms
Corpuscles of Stannius Islands of endocrine eosinophilic
cells found on the lateroventral surface of the kidney;
regulates calcium metabolism
Cutaneous Belonging or pertaining to the skin
Cyst A closed, abnormal bladder-like sac or capsule
Cytolysis Breakdown of cells by destruction of their outer
membrane
Cytomegaly Enlarged cells
Cytopathic Pertaining to disease of the living cell
Cytopenia A deficiency of cells, usually one or more of the
various types of red blood cells
Cytotoxic Any substance which is destructive to cells
Debris Cellular fragments, remains of something destroyed
Definitive host Host in which an adult parasite with an
indirect life-history lives and produces its eggs or offspring (e.g. Gyrodactylus)
Deformity Distortion of any part or of the body in general
Degeneration Deterioration in quality of function, insufficient to cause necrosis
Depigmentation Loss of, or reduced pigment
Dermatomycosis Superficial infection of the skin by an
oomycete
Desquamation Sloughing of cells from epithelial surfaces
due to necrosis
Diagnosis Act of distinguishing one disease from another,
but also the identification of the nature and cause of disease
Diapedesis Passage of red or white blood cells through the
walls of the vessels that contain them without damage to
the vessels
Diathesis (bleeding) Abnormal tendency towards bleeding
Differential diagnosis Process of weighing the probability
of one disease versus that of other diseases
Dilatation Expansion of a cavity, may be part of a disease
process or an adaptation to a disease
Diphtheritic Pertaining to features of the human disease
diphtheria, the formation of a greyish membrane
Diplopagus Having one or more vital organs in common
Disease Condition in which the normal function or structure of part of the body or a bodily function is impaired
Disseminated Dispersed or spread throughout organ, tissue
or body
Dysplasia Abnormality of development
Dystrophic Degeneration of tissue, in particular muscle
Ecdysis Sloughing of the epidermis
Ecchymosis Extravasation of blood from ruptured vessels
into subcutaneous tissue under the skin or mucous
membrane, bigger than petechiae
Ectasia Dilation or distention of a tubular structure
Ectoparasite A parasite that lives on or in the skin but not
within the body
Ectozoic Living on the surface of an animal
Efferent Conveying away from a centre
Effusion Extravasation of fluid from vessels by rupture or
exudation into body tissues or cavities
Ellipsoids Thick-walled capillary network
Emaciated Abnormally thin
Embolism Obstruction of a blood vessel by a solid body or
gas bubble
Encapsulation Enclosure within a capsule
Encephalitis Inflammation of the brain
Encysted Enclosed within a bladder-like wall
Endarteritis obliterans Degeneration of the media of the
larger vessels resulting in loss of potency
Endocarditis Inflammation of the inner membrane of the
heart
Endocardium Lining membrane of the heart
Endoparasite Parasites that live inside the body of the host
Endophthalmitis Inflammation contained within the sclera
Endothelium Membrane lining various vessels and cavities
Enophthalmos Recession of the eyeball within the orbit
Endotheliotropic Having an affinity for endothelial cells
Endovasculitis Inflammation of the innermost layer of a
blood or lymphatic vessel
Enteritis Inflammation of the intestine
Entomopathogenic fungus Fungus that can act as a parasite of insects which can kill or disable
Enzootic Localised disease, peculiar to, or constantly present in a given area, or location
Eosinophilia Increase in the number of eosinophilic
staining cells
Epicarditis Inflammation of the epicardium
Epicardium The visceral layer of the pericardium
Epidemic A disease occurring more frequently than normal
in a given population during a given time interval
Epidermis Outer, non-vascular layer of the skin
Epineurium Outermost layer of connective tissue
surrounding a peripheral nerve
Epithelial Outer cell layer which is composed of stratified
squamous epithelium
Epithelioma Abnormal growth of the epithelium
Epizootic Disease affecting many animals in a population,
mostly over a large region
Erthropoiesis Production of red blood cells
Erythema Redness of the skin, occurring in patches of
variable size
Erythroblast Cell from which red blood cells are derived
Erythrocyte Red blood cell
Erythrocythaemia Overproduction of red blood cells
Erythrocytopenia Deficiency in the number of red blood
cells
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Constrictive Limiting
Copepodid Larval stage of parasitic lice (Copepoda)
following the nauplius stage
Coracidium Free -swimming spherical, ciliated embryo of
certain tapeworms
Corpuscles of Stannius Islands of endocrine eosinophilic
cells found on the lateroventral surface of the kidney;
regulates calcium metabolism
Cutaneous Belonging or pertaining to the skin
Cyst A closed, abnormal bladder-like sac or capsule
Cytolysis Breakdown of cells by destruction of their outer
membrane
Cytomegaly Enlarged cells
Cytopathic Pertaining to disease of the living cell
Cytopenia A deficiency of cells, usually one or more of the
various types of red blood cells
Cytotoxic Any substance which is destructive to cells
Debris Cellular fragments, remains of something destroyed
Definitive host Host in which an adult parasite with an
indirect life-history lives and produces its eggs or offspring (e.g. Gyrodactylus)
Deformity Distortion of any part or of the body in general
Degeneration Deterioration in quality of function, insufficient to cause necrosis
Depigmentation Loss of, or reduced pigment
Dermatomycosis Superficial infection of the skin by an
oomycete
Desquamation Sloughing of cells from epithelial surfaces
due to necrosis
Diagnosis Act of distinguishing one disease from another,
but also the identification of the nature and cause of disease
Diapedesis Passage of red or white blood cells through the
walls of the vessels that contain them without damage to
the vessels
Diathesis (bleeding) Abnormal tendency towards bleeding
Differential diagnosis Process of weighing the probability
of one disease versus that of other diseases
Dilatation Expansion of a cavity, may be part of a disease
process or an adaptation to a disease
Diphtheritic Pertaining to features of the human disease
diphtheria, the formation of a greyish membrane
Diplopagus Having one or more vital organs in common
Disease Condition in which the normal function or structure of part of the body or a bodily function is impaired
Disseminated Dispersed or spread throughout organ, tissue
or body
Dysplasia Abnormality of development
Dystrophic Degeneration of tissue, in particular muscle
Ecdysis Sloughing of the epidermis
Ecchymosis Extravasation of blood from ruptured vessels
into subcutaneous tissue under the skin or mucous
membrane, bigger than petechiae
Ectasia Dilation or distention of a tubular structure
Ectoparasite A parasite that lives on or in the skin but not
within the body
Ectozoic Living on the surface of an animal
Efferent Conveying away from a centre
Effusion Extravasation of fluid from vessels by rupture or
exudation into body tissues or cavities
Ellipsoids Thick-walled capillary network
Emaciated Abnormally thin
Embolism Obstruction of a blood vessel by a solid body or
gas bubble
Encapsulation Enclosure within a capsule
Encephalitis Inflammation of the brain
Encysted Enclosed within a bladder-like wall
Endarteritis obliterans Degeneration of the media of the
larger vessels resulting in loss of potency
Endocarditis Inflammation of the inner membrane of the
heart
Endocardium Lining membrane of the heart
Endoparasite Parasites that live inside the body of the host
Endophthalmitis Inflammation contained within the sclera
Endothelium Membrane lining various vessels and cavities
Enophthalmos Recession of the eyeball within the orbit
Endotheliotropic Having an affinity for endothelial cells
Endovasculitis Inflammation of the innermost layer of a
blood or lymphatic vessel
Enteritis Inflammation of the intestine
Entomopathogenic fungus Fungus that can act as a parasite of insects which can kill or disable
Enzootic Localised disease, peculiar to, or constantly present in a given area, or location
Eosinophilia Increase in the number of eosinophilic
staining cells
Epicarditis Inflammation of the epicardium
Epicardium The visceral layer of the pericardium
Epidemic A disease occurring more frequently than normal
in a given population during a given time interval
Epidermis Outer, non-vascular layer of the skin
Epineurium Outermost layer of connective tissue
surrounding a peripheral nerve
Epithelial Outer cell layer which is composed of stratified
squamous epithelium
Epithelioma Abnormal growth of the epithelium
Epizootic Disease affecting many animals in a population,
mostly over a large region
Erthropoiesis Production of red blood cells
Erythema Redness of the skin, occurring in patches of
variable size
Erythroblast Cell from which red blood cells are derived
Erythrocyte Red blood cell
Erythrocythaemia Overproduction of red blood cells
Erythrocytopenia Deficiency in the number of red blood
cells
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