Subsolar Abscess and Penetrating Wound to the Foot Basic Information Definition Infection of the subsolar tissues of the foot, primarily including abscessation but also may include penetrating foreign body, septic…
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Basic Information Definition • ALP is an enzyme found attached to the membrane of many different cell types. Isoenzyme (isozymes): Multiple variants of an enzyme that arise…
Mast Cell Tumors Basic Information Definition A tumor composed of a neoplastic population of mast cells Synonym(s) Mastocytoma, mastocytosis (indicates systemic involvement) Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Ages of reported cases…
Blood Gas Analysis Basic Information Definition A method for evaluating blood pH, Pco2, Po2, bicarbonate (HCO3−), and calculated values such as base excess (BE) Synonym(s) Acid-base analysis Typical Normal Range…
Dermatophyte Culture Basic Information Definition Examination of tissue or exudates for presence of fungal organisms Typical Normal Range (US units; SI units) Reported as negative or as heavy, moderate, or…
Seizures, Known and Suspected Causes in Horses Younger Than 1 Year Differential Diagnosis
Hypoparathyroidism Basic Information Definition Pathologic condition of the parathyroid glands characterized by low secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH), hypocalcemia, and hyperphosphatemia. Hypoparathyroidism can be primary or secondary. Synonym(s) Parathyroid gland…
Anemia, Regenerative Basic Information Definition Anemia is decreased erythrocyte (red blood cell [RBC]) mass, as identified by decreases in hematocrit, hemoglobin, and RBC count. Regenerative anemias are those in which…
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Basic Information Definition • Urea: A highly water-soluble neutral (not acidic or basic) nitrogenous molecule necessary for disposal of nitrogenous waste in mammals • Blood urea…
