Glossary C
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Cachexia Debility and wasting that can occur during a chronic disease.
Callus A swelling which develops around a fractured bone as part of the healing process.
Carcinogenic Cancer producing.
Carcinoma A type of malignant tumour.
Cardiac Of or relating to the heart; 'cardiac arrest'.
Cautery The destruction of tissue, usually to prevent bleeding, by applying a caustic substance or hot instrument.
Chorea Involuntary muscle twitching — most commonly as a sequence to Canine Distemper.
Chronic Persisting over a long duration. Applied to a disease.
C.N.S. Central nervous system
Congenital Present at birth
Contagious Capable of being transmitted from one animal to another e.g. kennel cough.
Cyst A closed cavity filled with fluid.