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Abscess: A localized collection of pus in part of the body, formed by tissue disintegration and surrounded by an inflamed area. In cats, these are commonly the result of bites or scratches occurring from fighting and, if left untreated, can be fatal.

Abyssinian: An oriental shorthair with a distinctly ticked tawny coat.

Acinonyx: A genus of Felidae including only one species, the cheetah.

Acquired Immunity: Immunity obtained either from the development of antibodies in response to exposure to an antigen, as from vaccination or an attack of an infectious disease, or from the transmission of antibodies, as from mother to fetus through the placenta or the injection of antiserum. Results in resistance to further infection.

Acute Disease: An illness that manifests rapidly.
Acute Metritis: An infection of the uterus.

Advocate: To speak, plead, or argue in favor of, as in an animal advocate.

Agouti: In a Tabby cat, the color between the stripes.