PintabianBiz Online Glossary of Field Terms
x-chromosome - chromosome found paired in female animal cells
x-linked - a genetic issue in which males have the disorder but females are the carriers of the disorder
x-ray - to diagnose or treat with the use of x-rays
x-ray machine - the device used to take x-ray photographic plates
x-rays - the photographic plates commonly used to diagnose equine bone fractures and injuries
xanthemia - yellow colored matter in the blood
xanthine - a nigrogenous compound found in urine and blood
Xerox - trade name for reproducing documents
xylazine - a drug used to sedate and tranquilize
xylose - the sugar used in absorption testing
xyster - surgical tool used for bone scraping
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