Dermatophyte Culture
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
Seizures, Known and Suspected Causes in Horses Younger Than 1 Year Differential Diagnosis
Hypoparathyroidism
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
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)
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…
Anemia, Nonregenerative
Anemia, Nonregenerative Basic Information Definition Decreased red blood cell (RBC) mass (anemia) due to decreased RBC production Synonym(s) Nonresponding or nonresponsive anemia Typical Normal Range (US units; SI units) •…
Neonatal Isoerythrolysis
Neonatal Isoerythrolysis Basic Information Definition Hemolytic anemia of newborn foals caused by alloantibodies directed against the foal’s red blood cells (RBCs). Synonym(s) • Jaundiced foal syndrome • Isoimmune hemolytic anemia…
