Veterinary Medical Terminology: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Integumentary Systems

Vocabulary flashcards defining veterinary medical terminology across the cardiovascular, respiratory, and integumentary systems.

Mediastinum

Space between the lungs.

Pericardial

Relating to the sac around the heart.

Parietal

Relating to the outer lining of the body cavity.

Visceral

Relating to the membrane covering an organ.

Auscultation

Listening to internal body functions with a stethoscope.

Vasoconstriction

Narrowing of blood vessels.

Vasodilation

Widening of blood vessels.

Cephalic Vein

Carries blood from the forelimb to the heart.

Saphenous Vein

Hindlimb vein used for blood collection.

Vena Cava

Large vein that carries blood to the heart.

Hypotension

Low blood pressure.

Hypertension

High blood pressure.

Hematoma

Collection of blood under the skin.

Hypercapnia

High carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Ischemia

Restricted blood flow causing a shortage of oxygen and nutrients essential to cell tissues.

PDA

Congenital heart birth defect in cats and dogs.

CVP

Central Venous Pressure.

Nares

Nostrils.

Olfactory

Smelling function / scent nerves.

Alveoli

Tiny lung air sacs at the cup-shaped end of the bronchiole tree.

Intercostal

Associated with or between the ribs.

Apnea

Temporary cessation of spontaneous breathing.

Dyspnea

Labored or difficult breathing.

Tachypnea

Rapid breathing.

Agonal

Relating to gasping for air.

Hypoxia

Low oxygen.

Stridor

High-pitched breathing sounds.

Aspiration

Inhalation of a foreign substance into the lungs.

Atelectasis

Collapse of lung tissue.

Epistaxis

Nosebleeds.

Rhinitis

Inflammation of nasal passageway (sinus infection).

TTW

Procedure that collects respiratory samples from the trachea.

URI

Upper respiratory infection.

Integument

Skin (including nails, hooves, and horns).

Sebaceous Glands

Oil-secreting glands.

Eccrine Glands

Sweat glands.

Cerumen

Ear wax.

Ungalates

Hoofed mammals.

Abscess

Fluid built up under the skin.

Alopecia

Bald.

Erythema

Redness of skin or mucus membranes caused by increased blood flow.

Petechiae

Tiny, pinpoint ($<3\,\text{mm}$) red, purple, or brown flat spots caused by minor bleeding.

Pruritus

Itching.

Uticaria

Hives or wheals.

FAD

Flea allergy "bite" dermatitis.

Trichobezoar

Hairball.