midterm Flashcards
(108 cards)
cautery
application of a burning substance , a hot instrument , an electric current, or another agent to destroy tissue
distributive shock
shock due to a shift of fluid from blood to tissues
emesis
vomiting
anaphylaxis
a severe, exaggerated , allergic response to a foregn substance
cyanosis
abnormal blue discoloration of skin and mucous membranes caused by inadequate oxygen levels
ketoacidosis
abnormal condition of low blood pH accompanied by ketones
palpebrae
eyelids
galvaynes groove
mark on the labial surface of upper third incnisors used to determine age
pre emptive analgesia
commonly involves adding analgesic to premedications (pain prevention)
avulsion
tearing away a part of the body
ethylene glycol
the toxic ingredient in automotive antifreeze
foal heat
first estrus that occurs shortly after parturition
laminitis
inflammation of the sensitive lamina under the horny wall of the hoof
cribbing
vice in which an equine grasps an object between the teeth , applies pressure , and swallows air
cradle
device used to prevent an animal from licking or biting an injured area
3 layer closure
suturing of muscles , subcutaneous tissue, and skin as seperate layers
friable
delicate, easily torn or crumbled
excise
to surgically remove by cutting
scrotal ablation
complete surgical removal of the scrotum and testicles
adhesion
the union of two surfaces that are normally seperate
proptosis
displacement of the eyeball
conjunctiva
the mucous membrane that lines the underside of the eyelid
endotherm
an animal that generates its own metabolic body heat
ectotherm
an animal that obtains its body heat from the environmemnt
