Large Colon Intussusception Basic Information Definition One segment of the colon telescoping (intussusceptum) into an adjacent segment of the colon (intussuscipiens) Synonym Colo-colic intussusception Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex As with…
Sorghum and Sudan Grass Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Sorghum grasses have been selected as drought-tolerant forage or grain crops. Although the grain sorghums (“milo”) rarely present a toxicity problem, the…
Basophil (Basophilia, Basopenia) Basic Information Definition Basophils are granulocytes that originate from the bone marrow. These cells have a lobulated nucleus and contain moderate numbers of basophilic granules. Synonym(s) baso…
Lameness of the Heel Region Basic Information Definition Lameness caused by soreness originating at the palmar or plantar aspect of the foot Synonym(s) Palmar heel pain, navicular syndrome, heel soreness…
Obstructive Disease of the Urinary Tract Basic Information Definition Occlusion or impediment of urinary flow by a urolith or soft tissue obstruction Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Males are more likely…
Radiation Therapy Basic Information Synonym(s) External beam radiation, brachytherapy, interstitial therapy Overview and Goal • Used to treat tumors that cannot be adequately treated with surgery. • Primary effect on…
Immunodeficiency, Selective Immunoglobulin M Basic Information Definition An immunodeficiency syndrome characterized by low or absent serum immunoglobulin M (IgM) with normal or elevated levels of other immunoglobulin classes Epidemiology Species,…
