Vet Nursing Terminology And Definitions Flashcards
What does the abbreviation ATT stand for?
Animal assisted therapy - provision of suitable animals to promote physical, social, emotional or cognitive function in humans
What is the abdomen?
The area between the diaphragm and the pelvis that contains the abdominal viscera
Define the term abaxial?
The part of the skeleton facing away from the central line of the body or any of its parts - see axial
What is an abdominocentesis?
A technique for the collection of fluid from the abdomen by using sterile procedures- fluid can be aspirated from the most prominent part of the abdomen usually the midline
(Suffix) centesis - puncture/piercing into
What is the Abducens nerve?
The sixth cranial nerve
Supplies the lateral rectus eye muscle and the retractor muscle of the eyeball
What is the sixth cranial nerve called?
The abducens nerve
Define the term abduct?
To move away from the median plane or axis of the body; the word is used for abductor muscles , the process of limb abduction also see adduction
What is an Aberdeen suture?
A method used for stitching small domestic mammals where the suture knot is buried under the skin so that the animals can not bite it with its teeth.
What is abiotrophy?
Progressive reduction in nervous or ocular function
What is ablate?
To remove totally; a term used in surgical correction of diseases of external ear canal
Ablation
Define the term abortion?
Termination of pregnancy, the loss of viable foetuses through infection, hormonal failure or mechanical damage, as with a traumatic injury involving fetal membranes
What is an abrasion?
An open wound, usually with extensive loss of epithelial tissue, often painful owing to exposed nerve endings
What is an abscess?
A focus of pus surrounded by inflamed or damaged tissue
Define the term absolute?
Pure in quality, alcohol 100% strength
What is an absolute refractory period?
The time period after an initial stimulus when a cell, such as a neurone, cannot respond to a second stimulus. Response of a neurone to a second stimulus applied soon after responding to an initial stimulus
Define the term Absorption?
The process of transfer across a membrane; examples are taking in nutrients or reclaiming substances in the kidney
What is acanthosis?
A skin disorder
Where there are increased thickness of epithelial cells, sometimes pigmented with melanin. The increase of pigmented cell layers may be found in the Axillae, when it is known as acanthosis nigricans
What is acapnia?
Decrease in carbon dioxide content of the blood - see also hypocapnia
A / an (prefix) - absence
What is acaracide?
Medical substance used to kill off surface parasites
What is acarbose?
Sugar used in diagnostic work
What is acariasis?
Infestation with surface parasites such a ticks or mites, does not include flea infestation
Define the term accident?
An event happening by chance or misfortune
Define the term accomodation ?
Process to focus the image on the retina; the ciliary muscle can flatten or swell the lens at will
What does the abbreviation ACE stand for?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme. Concerned in blood pressure control, the enzyme converts angiotensin I (a molecule in the lining of small blood vessels) to vasoconstricting hormone angiotensin II. ACE inhibitors are drugs that block the action of ACE, allowing peripheral blood vessels to dilate, benefiting heart muscle and lowering blood pressure see also angiotensin
