Animal Restraint: Medical Terms C Flashcards
an abnormal concretion, usually composed of mineral salts, occurring within the animal body, chiefly in the hollow organs or passages (such as the mouth)
Calculus
the term used to describe the color and pattern of a cat; consists of patches of black or grey (maybe striped, or tabby patterned), orange or buff, and white.
Calico
a simplistic instrument that is used to measure the thickness of a patient’s anatomical part in order to determine the exposure and thus produce a precise
radiograph
Caliper
bacteria causes cramps and diarrhea in both dogs and humans. These diseases are commonly contracted by dogs, cats, and humans from the same source, such as infected milk or raw meat. They are passed through food and dog and cat feces to humans. Risk factors include young age and crowded
conditions such as kennels and animal shelters
Campylobacteriosis
ideal for piercing food and killing prey as they have pointed crowns
Canine teeth
the movement of fluids through a very narrow tube
Capillary action
estimates tissue perfusion and oxygenation. By
pressing on the gums and then quickly releasing, the tissue should first blanch out to white, then when you release your finger, count the seconds that it takes the pink color to return. Normal CRT is between 1 and 2 seconds. If the delay is longer,
there is a problem.
Capillary refill time (CRT)
a cancer-causing substance or agent
Carcinogen
the “wrist” joint of a dog or cat’s front leg
Carpal joint or carpus
to remove both testes from the male of the species; also known as orchidectomy or neutering
Castration
a loud, shrieking noise is made by cats when they are fighting or in acute pain; also called screeching
Caterwauling
a negatively-charged electrode, as of an electrolytic cell, a storage battery, or an electron tube
Cathode
toward the patient’s tail
Caudal
samples are spun in the centrifuge; components of the sample (which may be urine, blood, etc.) of higher density migrate away from the axis of the
centrifuge, while less-dense components of the sample migrate towards the axis
Centrifugation
an apparatus consisting essentially of a compartment spun about a central axis to separate contained materials of different densities or to separate
colloidal particles suspended in a liquid
Centrifuge
the vein running on the anterior (top) surface of the forelimb of most domestic animals
Cephalic vein
the surgical delivery of offspring through an incision in the maternal abdominal and uterine wall; also called a c-section or cesarean birth
Cesarean section
a method of animal restraint that utilizes drugs such as
sedatives, tranquilizers, and anesthesia alter the patient’s mental state, allowing the animal to stay immobilized and/or without pain, and causing him/her to be cooperative during procedures.
Chemical restraint
single tests and group tests facilitated by analyzers of blood serum; these tests evaluate how well an internal organ is working. These panels commonly display electrolyte determinations as well.
Chemistry panels
mites that are white and large enough to be visible to the naked eye. They are also unusual because they are surface-dwelling, meaning they reside in the keratin layer of the skin and in the hair of the host. They spend their entire lives on the surface of their host’s skin
Cheyletiella mites
commonly referred to as Trombicula mites or harvest mites, these parasites are usually visible as yellow, orange, or red specks on the faces of dogs
and cats. They have six legs in their adult stage. These mites are unusual as they are only parasitic during their larval stage, and they also do not burrow into the skin or feed on blood.
Chiggers
this rarely causes disease in dogs, however, it can be
transmitted to humans and can cause several different diseases. These infections usually respond to antibiotics. Cats can also get Chlamydia but it is not contagious to humans.
Chlamydial diseases
a topical antiseptic that comes as a concentrated solution or as a soap- commonly used in skin preparation for surgical procedures
Chlorhexidine
commonly sold in the form of Techni-Care microbicide and Dettol, chloroxylenol is a chemical compound commonly used in antibacterial soaps. It is also used as an antiseptic surgical scrub and a pre and post-operative solution.
Chloroxylenol
long-lasting or persistent
Chronic
to rid of dirt, stains, and impurities; using soap and water to mechanically reduce the number of organisms on a surface; the removal of organic matter
Cleaning
a type of centrifuge that can hold various sizes of
test tubes
Clinical or standard centrifuge
part of the anesthesia machine, this canister holds baralyme or sodalyme, both of which absorb CO2. The granules are white, and when they have
absorbed their limit of CO2, they will turn blue.
CO2 canister
immersing instruments in the sterilant solution contained in the cold tray
Cold sterilization
a non-porous container holding sterilant solution
Cold tray
to bring into line or to make parallel
Collimate
a device capable of collimating radiation. A coning device that narrows the primary x-ray beam and defines its directions and dimensions
Collimator
endoscopy of the colon
Colonoscopy
the thin yellowish fluid secreted by the mammary glands at the time of parturition that is rich in antibodies and minerals and precedes the production of true milk
Colostrum
a thin, delicate membrane lining the inside of the upper and lower lids and some outer portions of the eyeball.
Conjunctiva
substances used in radiology to highlight a structure. Barium is an example of positive contrast media, which shows white on the x-ray; air or other gases is an example of negative contrast media, which shows black on the x-ray
Contrast media
defined by law as substances with potential for physical addiction, psychological addiction, and/or abuse; includes psychoactive drugs, including narcotics, hallucinogens, depressants, and stimulants
Controlled substance
involves counting 10 scrubs on each surface
of the hands, rinsing, and repeating
Counting method of hand washing
square jars (often made of glass) with lids that have grooves on the inside to hold slides vertically
Coplin jars
vaccines that should be given to all animals within a certain species
Core vaccines
this is a clear structure covering the remaining quarter on the front surface of the eye. It is comprised of very thin layers of cells arranged in such a way that the
cornea is transparent, allowing light to enter the eye. Its transparency is maintained by careful control of the moisture it contains; thus, a cloudy eye could indicate too much or too little moisture. The cornea is the most sensitive part of the body.
Cornea
where the rib cage meets the sternum
Costochondral junction
little feathers on both sides of primary and secondary feathers
Coverts
toward the patient’s head
Cranial
a medical emergency kit
Crash cart
a saccular diverticulum of the esophagus just anterior to the entrance to the thorax; a pouch in the esophagus of many birds, in which food is held for later digestion or for regurgitation to nestlings
Crop
the cultivation of microorganisms, as bacteria, or of tissues, for scientific study, medicinal use, etc.
Culture
those with the sterile cotton swab attached to the lid of the sterile plastic tube
Culturette tubes
contact with the skin of an infected animal
Cutaneous exposure
results from a Wolf Warble larva burrowing into the subcutaneous tissues of the host, and it is characterized by a swollen, cyst-like lesion with a central
pore
Cuterebrosis
an abnormal condition of blue discoloration of the gums, mucous membranes of the mouth, or the tongue that implies insufficient oxygen levels.
Normal mucous membranes should be pink, indicating adequate oxygen saturation
levels.
Cyanosis
the result of a lack of oxygen in the blood in which mucous membranes turn blue and then white
Cyanotic
puncture of the bladder for the purpose of obtaining an uncontaminated urine sample.
Cystocentesis
endoscopy of the urinary tract
Cystoscopy
the study of the microscopic appearance of cells, esp. for the diagnosis of abnormalities and malignancies
Cytology
