Eye, Ear, Minimally Invasive, and Post-Operative Procedures

Comprehensive vocabulary terms and definitions covering veterinary ophthalmology, otology, minimally invasive surgery, and rehabilitative care based on the lecture transcript.

Pinna

The ear tip; the inside is concave and the outside is convex.

Tympanic membrane

The medical term for the ear drum.

AD (auris dextra)

Abbreviation for the right ear.

AS (auris sinistra)

Abbreviation for the left ear.

AU (auris utraque)

Abbreviation for both ears.

TECA-BO

Total ear canal ablation with lateral bulla osteotomy.

OD (oculus dexter)

Abbreviation for the right eye.

OS (oculus sinister)

Abbreviation for the left eye.

OU (oculus uterque)

Abbreviation for both eyes.

Lacrimation

The production of tears.

Blepharospasm

Squinting or excessive blinking.

Photophobia

Sensitivity to light.

Enophthalmos

Pulling back of the eye, often associated with third eyelid protrusion.

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the conjunctiva.

Keratitis

Inflammation of the cornea.

Entropion

The rolling in of the eyelid.

Ectropion

The rolling out of the eyelid.

Anisocoria

A condition where the pupils are of different sizes.

Aural Hematoma

A hematoma within the auricular cartilage, often caused by head shaking, scratching, or fighting.

Cherry Eye

The prolapse of the third eyelid.

Endozime

A timed-soak enzymatic cleaner used to break down organic debris and kill bacteria on endoscopes.

Cidex

A high-level disinfectant used as a soak for $40-60\,\text{min}$ to disinfect equipment like endoscopes.

Plegia

Paralysis; the inability to move legs.

Paresis

Weakness in moving legs or difficulty walking.

Monoplegia/Monoparesis

Affecting one leg.

Paraplegia/Paraparesis

Affecting both back legs.

Tetraplegia/Tetraparesis

Affecting all four legs.

Hemiplegia/Hemiparesis

Affecting one side of the body (either the left or right legs).

Ataxia

Uncoordinated or wobbly walking.

Conscious Proprioception (CP)

The ability of an animal to know where its feet are in space and place them correctly when walking.

Bladder Atony

Loss of bladder muscle tone, which can be caused by overflow incontinence when the bladder becomes too full.

Electrical Stimulation

An applied electrical current used locally to reduce pain or cause muscle contractions.

Photobiomodulation (Laser Therapy)

The application of electromagnetic radiation within the red and infrared spectrum to stimulate healing and provide pain relief.

Cryotherapy

A cold-based therapy used following trauma to provide analgesia and limit swelling via vasoconstriction.

Therapeutic Ultrasound

A deep heating modality that can elevate tissue temperature at depths of $2-5\,\text{cm}$.

Shockwave

A high-energy sound wave technology offering a noninvasive treatment for lameness and pain.

Dehiscence

The separation of all layers of an incision or the premature loss of sutures allowing the surgical site to open.

Abdominocentesis

The puncture of the abdomen to obtain fluid.

Doxapram

A drug used to stimulate respirations for resuscitation of newborns following a cesarean section.

Cystic Calculi

The primary indication for performing a cystotomy.

Zepp Procedure

A surgical procedure indicated for chronic ear infections.

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS)

A condition that may occur following the removal of the gland of the third eyelid.

Autotransfusion

The process of administering blood collected aseptically from a patient's body cavity back to the same patient.

Lavage

The forceful rinsing of a wound.

Capromelin

An FDA-approved appetite stimulant for dogs.