Med term week 8

Medistinum

The space in the chest between the lungs that contains the heart, major blood vessels, trachea, esophagus, and other structures.

Pericardial

Relating to the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart.

Parietal

Relating to the outer layer of a membrane that lines a body cavity.

Visceral

Relating to the inner layer of a membrane that covers an organ.

Auscultation

Listening to internal body sounds, such as the heart, lungs, or intestines, usually with a stethoscope.

Vasoconstriction

Narrowing of blood vessels, which reduces blood flow through them.

Vasodilation

Widening of blood vessels, which increases their diameter.

Cephalic Vein

A vein in the front leg of dogs and cats commonly used to collect blood or administer IV fluids.

Saphenous Vein

A vein in the hind leg commonly used for blood collection in veterinary patients.

Vena Cava

One of the major veins that carries blood back to the heart. The cranial vena cava returns blood from the upper body, and the caudal venacava returns blood from the lower body.

Hypotension

Abnormally low blood pressure.

Hypertension

Abnormally high blood pressure.

Hemaoma

A collection of blood outside blood vessels, usually caused by injury or trauma.

Ischemia

Inadequate blood supply to a tissue or organ.

PDA

Patent ductus arteriosus — a blood vessel that fails to close after birth, potentially causing abnormal blood flow between major arteriesnear the heart.

CVP

Central venous pressure — the pressure of blood in the large veins near the heart; it can help assess blood volume and cardiovascular function.

Hypercapnia

An abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the blood.

Nares

The external openings of the nostrils.

Olfactory

Relating to the sense of smell.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.

Intercostal

Located between the ribs; intercostal muscles help with breathing.

Apnea

Temporary or prolonged cessation of breathing.

Dyspea

Difficult or labored breathing.

Tachypnea

Abnormally rapid breathing.

Agonal

Relating to the abnormal, gasping breaths that may occur near death.

Hypoxia

An insufficient supply of oxygen reaching body tissues.

Stridor

A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound caused by narrowing or obstruction of the upper airway.

Aspiration

Inhaling foreign material, such as food, liquid, or vomit, into the respiratory tract.

Atelectasis

Partial or complete collapse of lung tissue or alveoli.

Epistaxis

Bleeding from the nose; a nosebleed.

Rhinitis

Inflammation of the nasal passages.

TTW

Transtracheal wash — a procedure in which fluid is introduced into the trachea and collected for testing to help diagnose lower respiratorytract disease.

URI

Upper respiratory infection — an infection affecting areas such as the nose, sinuses, pharynx, or larynx.

Integument

The body's outer covering, primarily the skin and its associated structures, such as hair, nails, and glands.

Sebaceous Glands

Glands that produce sebum, an oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair.

Eccrine Glands

Sweat glands that release watery sweat directly onto the skin surface. In veterinary patients, their distribution and functionvary by species; dogs have them mainly on their paw pads.

Cerumen

Earwax; a substance that helps protect and lubricate the ear canal.

Ungalates

Hoofed mammals, such as horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs.

Abscess

A localized pocket of pus caused by infection or inflammation.

Alopecia

Partial or complete loss of hair or fur.

Erythema

Redness of the skin or mucous membranes, usually caused by increased blood flow due to inflammation or irritation.

Petechiae

Tiny, pinpoint spots of bleeding under the skin or mucous membranes.

Pruritus

Itching that causes an animal to scratch, lick, chew, or rub an affected area.

Uticaria

Hives; raised, itchy swellings of the skin that often occur due to an allergic reaction.

FBD

Feline Bronchial Disease

Trichobezoar

A compact mass of swallowed hair in the stomach or digestive tract, commonly called a hairball in cats.