Med Term Flashcards
0
Q
ad lib.
A
As desired
1
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NG
A
Nasogastric
2
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FeLV
A
Feline leukemia virus
3
Q
GDV
A
Gastric Dilitation Volvulus
4
Q
FIP
A
Feline infectious peritonitis
5
Q
GROS
A
Gross review of systems
6
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CWPM
A
Continue with previous medicine
7
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PPH
A
Past pertinent history
8
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FUO
A
Fever of unknown origin
9
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Bilat
A
Bilateral
10
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ACL
A
Interior cruciate ligament
11
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CCL
A
Cranial cruciate ligament
12
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TPO
A
Triple pelvic osteotomy
13
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TPLO
A
Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy
14
Q
CAR
A
Congenital articular rigidity
15
Q
DHLPP-C
A
Distemper hepatitis leptospirosis parvovirus para influenza Corona
16
Q
RV
A
Rabies vaccine
17
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FVRCP
A
Feline viral rhinotracheitis
Calcivirus
panleukopenia
18
Q
FIV
A
Feline immunodeficiency virus
19
Q
VEE
A
Venezuelan equine encephalitis
20
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WEE
A
Western equine encephalitis
21
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EEE
A
Eastern equine encephalitis
22
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H.G.E.
A
Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
23
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BVD
A
Bovine viral diarrhea
24
IBR
Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
25
BRSV
Bovine respiratory syncytial virus
26
OPP
Ovine progressive pneumonia
27
PSS
Porcine stress syndrome
28
AIHA
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
29
IMHA
Immune mediated hemolytic anemia
30
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone
31
ACTH
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
32
FSH
Follicle stimulation hormone
33
AD
Right ear
34
AS
Left ear
35
AU
Both ears
36
OD
Right eye
37
OS
Left eye
38
OU
Both eyes
39
BSE
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease)
40
CAE
Caprine arthritis encephalitis virus
41
TEME (TME)
Thromboembolitic meningoencephalitis
42
IVP
Intravenous pyelogram
43
FUS
Feline urological syndrome (blocked Tom)
44
FLUTD
Feline lower urinary tract disease
45
P.U.
Perineal Urethrostomy
46
BUN
Blood
urea
nitrogen
47
AAHA
American animal Hospital Association
48
AVMA
American veterinary medical Association
49
CACVT
Colorado Association of certified veterinary technician
50
NAVTA
National Association of Veterinary technician of America
51
qns
Quantity not sufficient
52
eod
Every other day
53
CA
Cancer
54
qd
Every day
55
What part of the SOAP is for opinions?
Subjective
56
PE
Physical exam
57
ER
Emergency room
58
ISO
Isolation unit
59
DMH
Domestic medium hair
60
OR
Operating room
61
Pt
Patient
62
Hx
History
63
Fx
Fracture
64
Ag
Antigen
65
Ab
Antibodies
66
Gtt
Drops
67
EOD
Every other day
68
SC
Scrotal circumference
69
SID
Once a day
70
BID
Twice daily
71
TID
Three times daily
72
QID
Four times daily
73
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
74
PDA
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
75
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
76
PCV
Packed Cell Volume
77
Lpf
Low powered field
78
Hpf
High powered field
79
ELISA
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
80
IVC
Intravascular catheter
81
Hgb
Hemoglobin
82
TP
Total protein
83
ECG
Electrocardiogram
84
DI
Diabetes insipidus
85
DM
Diabetes mellitus
86
WNL
Within Normal Limits
87
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone
88
DIC
Dissemintated intravascular coagulation
89
SOAP
Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
90
HBC
Hit by car
91
Bx
Biopsy
92
IVDD
Intervertebral disc dz
93
Dz
Disease
94
HR
Heart rate
95
K
Potassium
96
Na
Sodium
97
SQ
Subcutaneous
98
IM
Intramuscular
99
IV
Intravascular
100
IO
Intraosseous
101
IP
Intraperitoneal
102
LTT
Lavender top tube
103
RTT
Red top tube
104
PO
By mouth
105
NPO
Nothing by mouth
106
CRF
Chronic renale failure
107
GI
Gastrointestinal
108
DKA
Diabetes ketoacidosis
109
PRN
As needed
110
PU/PD
Polyuria/polydipsia
111
THR
Total hip replacement
112
CRT
Capillary refill time
113
PVC
Premature ventricular contraction
114
MCT
Mast cell tumor
115
CNS
Central nervous system
116
CSF
Cerebral Spinal Fluid
117
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
118
EEG
Electroencephalogram
119
LLQ
Lower left quadrant
120
LUQ
Left upper quadrant
121
RLQ
Right lower quadrant
122
RUQ
Right upper quadrant
123
RBC
Red blood cell
124
WBC
White blood cell
125
Tx
Treatment
126
Hematoma
Mass or collection in the blood
127
Sarcoma
Malignant tumor arising from connective tissue
128
Pericardium
Membrane surrounding the heart
129
Rhinitis
Inflammation of the nose
130
Oncology
The study of tumors
131
Carcinogenic
Pertaining to/producing a cancer
132
Neurology
The study of nerves
133
Electroencephalogram
Record of electricity of the brain
134
Transverse plane
Divides the body into cranial and caudal halves
135
Metabolism
Total processes of building up and breaking down food in the cell to create energy and protein synthesis
136
Larynx
Voice box
137
Neoplasm
New formation
138
Pleural cavity
Space between the pleural membranes and surround each lung
139
Thoracic
Pertaining to the chest
140
Medial
Pertaining to the middle plane
141
Adipose
Pertaining to full of fat or fatty tissue
142
Histology
The study of tissues
143
Chondrosarcoma
Malignant tumor of the cartilage arising from connective tissue
144
Blepharitis
Inflammation of the eyelid
145
Dyspnea
Difficulty breathing
146
Epithelium
Pertaining to the skin or above the skin
147
Eurphoria
Good feelings
148
Axilary
Pertaining to the armpit
149
Arteriole
Small artery
150
Neutropenia
Deficiency of neutrophils
151
Laparotomy
The process of cutting into the abdomen
152
Ectoparasite
Pertaining to a parasite outside the body
153
Malignant
Cancerous tumor
154
Palatoplasty
Surgery fixation repair of the palate
155
Amylase
Starch enzyme
156
Gluconeogenesis
Production of new glucose
157
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mouth
158
Hepatoma
Tumor of the liver
159
Ileocecal sphincter
The valve between the ileum and cecum
160
Anastomosis
Any surgery connection between two parts
161
Blepharoplasty
Surgery repair of the eyelid
162
Lithotripsy
To crush stones
163
Proptosis
Forward protrusion of the eye
164
Choleocystectomy
Removal of the gall bladder
165
Hapatomegally
Enlarged liver
166
Fetotomy
Surgery excision of a fetus through the vagina
167
Lagomorph
Rabbit (intact male=buck)
168
Caprine
Goat
169
Coitus
Sexual intercourse
170
Aglacatia
No milk production
171
Pyometra
Pus in the uterus
172
Gravid
Pregnant
173
Dystocia
Difficult labor
174
Colestrum
First milk from mother
175
Monorchid
One testicle has not descended
176
Colt
Unaltered male horse younger than 4 years old
177
Orchiectomy
Removal of the testes
178
Diaphragm
Muscle separating the chest and the abdomen
179
Cyanosis
Blue coloration of the MM
180
Alveolar
Pertaining to the alveolus
181
Laryngitis
Inflammation of the voice box
182
Respiration
Process of moving air in and out of the lungs (breathing)
183
Angioplasty
Surgery repair of the vessel
184
Auscultation
Listening to sounds within of a vessel
185
Vasodiliation
Widening or expanding of a vessel
186
Tachycardia
A fast HR
187
Cardiomegaly
Enlargement of the heart
188
Albumin
Plasma protein that maintains blood volume
189
Heparin
Anticoagulant found in a Green Top Tube
190
Hgb
O2 carrying pigment of RBC's
191
Serum
Fluid portion of coagulated blood
192
Poikilocytosis
Irregularly shaped RBCs that look like pieces of glass
193
Hemolysis
Destruction of RBCs
194
Anemia
Decrease in RBCs and or Hgb
195
Leukocytopenia
Deficiency WBC
196
Addison's Dz
Hypoadrenocorticism
197
Hypokalemia
Decrease of K in the blood
198
Toxic
Pertaining to a poison
199
Spleenectomy
Removal of the spleen
200
Edema
Excess fluid in tissues
201
Coagulation
Process of blood clotting
202
Hemostasis
The body's internal environment remains in certain physiological limits
203
Plasma
Liquid portion of anticoagulated blood
204
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid gland deficiency
205
Anaphylaxis
Increased or exaggerated sensitivity to a toxin
206
Monoblast
Immature monocyte
207
Anisocytosis
Abnormal condition of unequal RBC size
208
Agranulocytopenia
Decrease in argranulocytes (basos and eos)
209
Aplastic anemia
Failure of blood cell production due to aplasia of bone marrow cells
210
Hemolytic anemia
Reduction in RBCs due to excessive destruction
211
Hemorrhagic anemia
Excessive blood loss
212
Long bone
Bone that is longer than wide
213
Diaphysis
Mid portion of the bone
214
Foramen
Opening in the middle of the bone for veins and vessels
215
Orthopedics
Branch of surgery focused on the bone
216
Ligament
Connective tissue connecting bone to bone
217
Tendon
Connective tissue connecting muscle to bone
218
Arthrodesis
Process of binding joints together
219
Myalgia
Muscle pain
220
Pyoderma
Pus in or on the skin
221
Petichia
Small, pinpoint hemorrhages
222
Iatrogenic
Infection caused by treatment
223
Deciduous teeth
Baby teeth
224
Buccal
Facing the cheek
225
Sublingual
Under the tongue
226
Intussusception
Telescoping of the intestines
227
Entropin
Inward turning of the eyelid
228
Hypercapnea
Excessive amounts of CO2 in the blood
229
Nystagmus
Involuntary back and forth movement of the eyes
230
Anscoria
Unequal pupil size
231
Onychectomy
Removal of mails (declaws)
232
Ataxia
No muscle coordination
233
Gastropexy
Surgery fixation of the abdomen to the abdominal wall
234
Pruritis
Itching
235
Encephalomyelitis
Inflammation of the spinal cord and brain
236
Atelectasis
Incomplete expansion or dilation of the alveoli
237
Emetic
A drug given to cause vomiting if a toxin has been ingested
238
Fistula
Abnormal tube like passageway that can occur anywhere in the body
239
Colic
Acute abdominal pain
240
Peristalsis
Wavelike movements of tubes in the GI tract alimentary canal
241
Apnea
Absence of breathing
242
Hyperkalemia
Abnormally high potassium concentration in the blood
243
Hyponatremia
Deficiency of sodium in the blood
