Glossary
EquiMed Health Term Glossary
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- Adhesions
Union of separate surfaces by the formation of new tissue.
- AI
Artificial insemination.
- Alloy
A metal that is a mixture of two or more metals.
- Analgesic
A remedy used to treat and reduce pain.
- Ankylosis
Abnormal immobility or fusing of a joint.
- Annealing
Softening metal by the use of heat.
- Anthelmintic
A substance that is destructive to worms.
- Antivenin
An anti-toxin to a venom. Used to treat victims of spider, snake and other venomous bites.
- APHA
American Paint Horse Association.
- AQHA
American Quarter Horse Association.
- Ascarids
The most harmful species of round worms that affect horses.
- Astringent
An agent that causes contraction or stops discharges. Used to stop or limit bleeding.
- At stud
A stallion being kept for breeding.
- Ataxia
Inability to coordinate muscle movement.