WORD |
DESCRIPTION |
Gastric |
Of,
relating to, or associated with the stomach. |
Gastritis |
Chronic
or acute inflammation of the stomach, especially of the mucous
membrane of the stomach. |
Genealogy |
Recorded
family descent. Pedigree. |
Gene
pool |
The
collective genetic information contained within a population
of sexually reproducing organisms. |
Genes |
A
hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of DNA that occupies
a specific location on a chromosome and determines a particular
characteristic in an organism. Genes undergo mutation when
their DNA sequence changes. |
Genetic |
Inherited. |
Genetically
Linked Defects |
Problems
with health or temperament that are passed to offspring by
their ancestors. |
Genetics |
The
science of heredity. |
Genotype |
The
genetic makeup, as distinguished from the physical appearance,
of an organism or a group of organisms. |
Genus |
A
taxonomic category ranking below a family and above a species
and generally consisting of a group of species exhibiting
similar characteristics. In taxonomic nomenclature the genus
name is used, either alone or followed by a Latin adjective
or epithet, to form the name of a species. |
Geriatric |
Of
or relating to the aged or to characteristics of the aging
process. |
|
As
seen in some self or solid colored cats, particularly when
young, these are faint tabby markings. |
Gib |
A
neutered male cat. |
Gland |
A cell, a group of cells, or an organ that produces a secretion
for use elsewhere in the body or in a body cavity or for elimination
from the body. |
Glaucoma |
Any
of a group of eye diseases characterized by abnormally high
intraocular fluid pressure, damaged optic disk, hardening
of the eyeball, and partial to complete loss of vision. |
