Urine Osmolality
Urine Osmolality Basic Information Definition The solute concentration of a solution that may be expressed as moles of solute or osmoles of solute particles per kilogram of solvent, mol/kg and…
T4/Free T4
T4/Free T4 Basic Information Definition • Hyperthyroxinemia: Increased circulating concentration of thyroxine • Hypothyroxinemia: Decreased circulating concentration of thyroxine Synonym(s) Thyroxine Typical Normal Range (US Units; SI Units) • T4:…
Triglyceride
Triglyceride Basic Information Definition A triglyceride (TG) molecule consists of a glycerol backbone esterified with three fatty acids. Triglycerides are the main constituent of vegetable and animal fats in the…
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Basic Information Definition • Hyperthyrotropinemia: Increased circulating concentration of TSH • Hypothyrotropinemia: Decreased circulating concentration of TSH Synonym(s) Thyrotropin Typical Normal Range (US Units; SI Units) There…
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome Basic Information Definition A syndrome of hypoproteinemia, proteinuria, and edema formation caused by damaged glomerular basement membranes Synonym(s) Nephrosis Epidemiology Risk Factors Hyperimmunized horses Associated Conditions and Disorders…
Hepatitis, Bacterial
Hepatitis, Bacterial Basic Information Definition Primary bacterial hepatitis (inflammation of the liver caused by bacterial infection) and primary bacterial cholangiohepatitis (inflammation of the liver and biliary system) are infrequent causes…
