Med Term Flashcards
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NG
Nasogastric
FeLV
Feline leukemia virus
GDV
Gastric Dilitation Volvulus
FIP
Feline infectious peritonitis
GROS
Gross review of systems
CWPM
Continue with previous medicine
PPH
Past pertinent history
FUO
Fever of unknown origin
Bilat
Bilateral
ACL
Interior cruciate ligament
CCL
Cranial cruciate ligament
TPO
Triple pelvic osteotomy
TPLO
Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy
CAR
Congenital articular rigidity
DHLPP-C
Distemper hepatitis leptospirosis parvovirus para influenza Corona
RV
Rabies vaccine
FVRCP
Feline viral rhinotracheitis
Calcivirus
panleukopenia
FIV
Feline immunodeficiency virus
VEE
Venezuelan equine encephalitis
WEE
Western equine encephalitis
EEE
Eastern equine encephalitis
H.G.E.
Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
BVD
Bovine viral diarrhea
IBR
Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
BRSV
Bovine respiratory syncytial virus
OPP
Ovine progressive pneumonia
PSS
Porcine stress syndrome
AIHA
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
IMHA
Immune mediated hemolytic anemia
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone
ACTH
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
FSH
Follicle stimulation hormone
AD
Right ear
AS
Left ear
AU
Both ears
OD
Right eye
OS
Left eye
OU
Both eyes
BSE
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease)
CAE
Caprine arthritis encephalitis virus
TEME (TME)
Thromboembolitic meningoencephalitis
IVP
Intravenous pyelogram
FUS
Feline urological syndrome (blocked Tom)
FLUTD
Feline lower urinary tract disease
P.U.
Perineal Urethrostomy
BUN
Blood
urea
nitrogen
AAHA
American animal Hospital Association
AVMA
American veterinary medical Association
CACVT
Colorado Association of certified veterinary technician
NAVTA
National Association of Veterinary technician of America
qns
Quantity not sufficient
eod
Every other day
CA
Cancer
qd
Every day
What part of the SOAP is for opinions?
Subjective
PE
Physical exam
ER
Emergency room
ISO
Isolation unit
DMH
Domestic medium hair
OR
Operating room
Pt
Patient
Hx
History
Fx
Fracture
Ag
Antigen
Ab
Antibodies
Gtt
Drops
EOD
Every other day
SC
Scrotal circumference
SID
Once a day
BID
Twice daily
TID
Three times daily
QID
Four times daily
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
PDA
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
PCV
Packed Cell Volume
Lpf
Low powered field
Hpf
High powered field
ELISA
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
IVC
Intravascular catheter
Hgb
Hemoglobin
TP
Total protein
ECG
Electrocardiogram
DI
Diabetes insipidus
DM
Diabetes mellitus
WNL
Within Normal Limits
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone
DIC
Dissemintated intravascular coagulation
SOAP
Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
HBC
Hit by car
Bx
Biopsy
IVDD
Intervertebral disc dz
Dz
Disease
HR
Heart rate
K
Potassium
Na
Sodium
SQ
Subcutaneous
IM
Intramuscular
IV
Intravascular
IO
Intraosseous
IP
Intraperitoneal
LTT
Lavender top tube
RTT
Red top tube
PO
By mouth
NPO
Nothing by mouth
CRF
Chronic renale failure
GI
Gastrointestinal
DKA
Diabetes ketoacidosis
PRN
As needed
PU/PD
Polyuria/polydipsia
THR
Total hip replacement
CRT
Capillary refill time
PVC
Premature ventricular contraction
MCT
Mast cell tumor
CNS
Central nervous system
CSF
Cerebral Spinal Fluid
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
EEG
Electroencephalogram
LLQ
Lower left quadrant
LUQ
Left upper quadrant
RLQ
Right lower quadrant
RUQ
Right upper quadrant
RBC
Red blood cell
WBC
White blood cell
Tx
Treatment
Hematoma
Mass or collection in the blood
Sarcoma
Malignant tumor arising from connective tissue
Pericardium
Membrane surrounding the heart
Rhinitis
Inflammation of the nose
Oncology
The study of tumors
Carcinogenic
Pertaining to/producing a cancer
Neurology
The study of nerves
Electroencephalogram
Record of electricity of the brain
Transverse plane
Divides the body into cranial and caudal halves
Metabolism
Total processes of building up and breaking down food in the cell to create energy and protein synthesis
Larynx
Voice box
Neoplasm
New formation
Pleural cavity
Space between the pleural membranes and surround each lung
Thoracic
Pertaining to the chest
Medial
Pertaining to the middle plane
Adipose
Pertaining to full of fat or fatty tissue
Histology
The study of tissues
Chondrosarcoma
Malignant tumor of the cartilage arising from connective tissue
Blepharitis
Inflammation of the eyelid
Dyspnea
Difficulty breathing
Epithelium
Pertaining to the skin or above the skin
Eurphoria
Good feelings
Axilary
Pertaining to the armpit
Arteriole
Small artery
Neutropenia
Deficiency of neutrophils
Laparotomy
The process of cutting into the abdomen
Ectoparasite
Pertaining to a parasite outside the body
Malignant
Cancerous tumor
Palatoplasty
Surgery fixation repair of the palate
Amylase
Starch enzyme
Gluconeogenesis
Production of new glucose
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mouth
Hepatoma
Tumor of the liver
Ileocecal sphincter
The valve between the ileum and cecum
Anastomosis
Any surgery connection between two parts
Blepharoplasty
Surgery repair of the eyelid
Lithotripsy
To crush stones
Proptosis
Forward protrusion of the eye
Choleocystectomy
Removal of the gall bladder
Hapatomegally
Enlarged liver
Fetotomy
Surgery excision of a fetus through the vagina
Lagomorph
Rabbit (intact male=buck)
Caprine
Goat
Coitus
Sexual intercourse
Aglacatia
No milk production
Pyometra
Pus in the uterus
Gravid
Pregnant
Dystocia
Difficult labor
Colestrum
First milk from mother
Monorchid
One testicle has not descended
Colt
Unaltered male horse younger than 4 years old
Orchiectomy
Removal of the testes
Diaphragm
Muscle separating the chest and the abdomen
Cyanosis
Blue coloration of the MM
Alveolar
Pertaining to the alveolus
Laryngitis
Inflammation of the voice box
Respiration
Process of moving air in and out of the lungs (breathing)
Angioplasty
Surgery repair of the vessel
Auscultation
Listening to sounds within of a vessel
Vasodiliation
Widening or expanding of a vessel
Tachycardia
A fast HR
Cardiomegaly
Enlargement of the heart
Albumin
Plasma protein that maintains blood volume
Heparin
Anticoagulant found in a Green Top Tube
Hgb
O2 carrying pigment of RBC’s
Serum
Fluid portion of coagulated blood
Poikilocytosis
Irregularly shaped RBCs that look like pieces of glass
Hemolysis
Destruction of RBCs
Anemia
Decrease in RBCs and or Hgb
Leukocytopenia
Deficiency WBC
Addison’s Dz
Hypoadrenocorticism
Hypokalemia
Decrease of K in the blood
Toxic
Pertaining to a poison
Spleenectomy
Removal of the spleen
Edema
Excess fluid in tissues
Coagulation
Process of blood clotting
Hemostasis
The body’s internal environment remains in certain physiological limits
Plasma
Liquid portion of anticoagulated blood
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid gland deficiency
Anaphylaxis
Increased or exaggerated sensitivity to a toxin
Monoblast
Immature monocyte
Anisocytosis
Abnormal condition of unequal RBC size
Agranulocytopenia
Decrease in argranulocytes (basos and eos)
Aplastic anemia
Failure of blood cell production due to aplasia of bone marrow cells
Hemolytic anemia
Reduction in RBCs due to excessive destruction
Hemorrhagic anemia
Excessive blood loss
Long bone
Bone that is longer than wide
Diaphysis
Mid portion of the bone
Foramen
Opening in the middle of the bone for veins and vessels
Orthopedics
Branch of surgery focused on the bone
Ligament
Connective tissue connecting bone to bone
Tendon
Connective tissue connecting muscle to bone
Arthrodesis
Process of binding joints together
Myalgia
Muscle pain
Pyoderma
Pus in or on the skin
Petichia
Small, pinpoint hemorrhages
Iatrogenic
Infection caused by treatment
Deciduous teeth
Baby teeth
Buccal
Facing the cheek
Sublingual
Under the tongue
Intussusception
Telescoping of the intestines
Entropin
Inward turning of the eyelid
Hypercapnea
Excessive amounts of CO2 in the blood
Nystagmus
Involuntary back and forth movement of the eyes
Anscoria
Unequal pupil size
Onychectomy
Removal of mails (declaws)
Ataxia
No muscle coordination
Gastropexy
Surgery fixation of the abdomen to the abdominal wall
Pruritis
Itching
Encephalomyelitis
Inflammation of the spinal cord and brain
Atelectasis
Incomplete expansion or dilation of the alveoli
Emetic
A drug given to cause vomiting if a toxin has been ingested
Fistula
Abnormal tube like passageway that can occur anywhere in the body
Colic
Acute abdominal pain
Peristalsis
Wavelike movements of tubes in the GI tract alimentary canal
Apnea
Absence of breathing
Hyperkalemia
Abnormally high potassium concentration in the blood
Hyponatremia
Deficiency of sodium in the blood