Ascites
unusual accumulation of fluid in the abdomin
Intussusceptions
telescoping one part of the intestine into an adjacent part
Stomatitis
inflammation of the mouth
Tenesmus
straining/ painful defication
Hepatoma
tumor of the liver
Emaciation
wasting away, excessive leanness
Incontinence
inability to control
Buccal
cheek
Ulcer
erosion of tissue
Antiemetic
given to prevent vomiting
Volvulus
twisting
Jaundice
yellow discoloration of the skin
Eviscerate
removal of internal organs
Gloss/oLingu/o
tounge
Or/oStomat/o
mouth
Cheil/oLabi/o
lips
Abdomen/oCeli/oLapar/o
abdomen
Dent/oDent/lOdont/o
teeth
Gastr/o
stomach
Enter/o
small intestines
Hepat/o
liver
Hem/oHemat/o
blood
Gnath/o
jaw
Pharyng/o
pharynx
Cyst/o
bladder
Tendon
muscle to bone
Ligament
bone to bone
Fracture
broken bone
Open Fracture
broken bone through skin
Peritoneum
lining of the abdominal cavity
Barium
contrast material used for radiographic studies
Aerophagia
swallowing of air
Anorexia
not eating
Borborygmus
gas movement in the GI tractproduces rumbling noise
Cachexia
emaciated
Colitis
inflammation of the colan
Coprophagia
ingestion of feces
Emesis
vomit
Enteritis
inflammation of Small Intestant
Eviscerate
removal of internal organs
Hematemesis
vomiting blood
Hematochezia
bloody stool
Hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
Hepatomegaly
enlarged liver
Melena
black tarry stool
Stenosis
narrowing of an opening
Tenesmus
straining painful defication
Trichobezoar
hairball
Anastomosis
sturgical connection between 2 tubes
What is the Vertebral formula for the Dog/Cat?
C7, T13, L7, S3, Cy6-23
What are 2 functions of the small intestine?
1. Digest food2. Absorb food
What are 3 functions of the large intestine?
1. Absorb water2. Absorb protein3. Produce Vitamins B and K
What are the 3 pancreatic enzymes and what does each enzyme break down?
1. Trypsin- protein2. Lipase- starch3. Amylase- fat, lipids
Normal TPR on a DOG
99.5-102.560-18010-30pink<2 sec
Normal TPR on a cat:
100.5- 102.5140-22024-42pink<2