Med term 11-17

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering veterinary medical terminology across endocrine, reproductive, neurological, ophthalmic, otic, hematologic, oncologic, and clinical diagnostic systems.

Hypoadrenocorticism

Decreased production of hormones by the adrenal gland.

Hyperadrenocorticism

Excessive production of hormones by the adrenal gland.

Pyometra

Infection of the uterus.

Monestrous

Having one estrous cycle per breeding season.

Polyestrous

Having multiple estrous cycles.

Cyesis

Pregnancy.

Gestation

The period of pregnancy from conception to birth.

Parturition

The process of giving birth.

Multiparous

Giving birth to multiple offspring.

Viviparous

Giving birth to live offspring.

Oviparous

Reproduction by laying eggs.

Cryptorchidism

Failure of one or both testicles to descend.

Dystocia

Difficult labor or birth.

Paraphimosis

Inability to retract the penis back into the prepuce.

CNS

Central nervous system.

PNS

Peripheral nervous system.

CSF

Cerebrospinal fluid.

CN

Cranial nerves.

PLR

Pupillary light reflex.

Ataxia

Unsteady movement or lack of muscle coordination.

Encephalopathy

Disease or disorder affecting the brain.

Hematoma

A localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels.

Hydrocephalus

Excess accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain.

Paralysis

Loss of the ability to move.

Analgesia

Loss of the ability to feel pain; pain relief.

Anisocoria

Unequal pupil size.

Blepharospasm

Involuntary closure or twitching of the eyelid.

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the conjunctiva.

Ectropion

Outward turning or rolling of the eyelid margin.

Entropion

Inward turning or rolling of the eyelid margin.

Keratoconjunctivitis

Inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva; dry eye.

Nystagmus

Repetitive, involuntary movement of the eye.

Proptosis

Abnormal protrusion or bulging of the eyeball from the eye socket.

Enucleation

Surgical removal of the eyeball.

Aural hematoma

Collection of blood between the skin and cartilage of the ear flap.

Otitis

Inflammation of the ear.

TECABO

Total ear canal ablation and bulla osteotomy.

AD

Right ear (auris dextra).

AS

Left ear (auris sinistra).

AU

Both ears (auris utraque).

OD

Right eye (oculus dexter).

OS

Left eye (oculus sinister).

OU

Both eyes (oculus uterque).

IOP

Intraocular pressure; pressure inside the eye.

KCS

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca; dry eye.

Anemia

Decrease in red blood cells.

DIC

Disseminated intravascular coagulation; abnormal, widespread blood clotting.

Edema

Swelling caused by fluid buildup in tissues.

Neutropenia

Low number of neutrophils in the blood.

Eosinophilia

High number of eosinophils in the blood.

Hemolytic

Relating to or causing the destruction of red blood cells.

Hemorrhage

Excessive or profuse bleeding.

Leukopenia

Low white blood cell count.

Lipemia

Excessive amount of fat or lipids in the blood.

Pancytopenia

Decrease in white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

Thrombocytopenia

Low platelet count.

Metastasis

The spread of cancer cells from one site to another.

Necrotic

Relating to dead tissue.

Carcinoma

Malignant tumor that develops in epithelial tissue.

Sarcoma

Malignant tumor developing from connective or non-epithelial tissue.

MCT

Mast cell tumor.

SCC

Squamous cell carcinoma.

ELISA

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

PCV

Packed cell volume.

Iatrogenic

Caused or induced by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures.

Idiopathic

Having no known cause.

Moribund

At the point of death; near death.

Palliative

Care providing comfort and relief rather than a cure.

Prophylaxis

Measures taken to prevent disease.

Anechoic

Producing no echoes on an ultrasound image.

Hyperechoic

Producing more echoes on an ultrasound image; appearing brighter.

Hypoechoic

Producing few echoes on an ultrasound image; appearing darker.

TNTC

Too numerous to count.