SMALL ANIMAL

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase/Transpeptidase (GGT)

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Gamma Glutamyl Transferase/Transpeptidase (GGT) Basic Information Definition Induced enzyme: Membrane-bound enzymes (not cytoplasmic) with increased activity attributed to cholestasis, drug, or hormonal effects Typical Normal Range (US units; SI units)…

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Thrombocytopenia, Immune-Mediated

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Thrombocytopenia, Immune-Mediated Basic Information Definition Excessive bleeding caused by an absence of blood platelets as a result of their destruction by autoantibodies Synonym(s) Autoimmune thrombocytopenia Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex •…

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Glaucoma

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Glaucoma Basic Information Definition Pathologic disease state associated with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) Epidemiology Genetics and Breed Predisposition Horses prone to developing recurrent uveitis are at risk for developing glaucoma….

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Globulins

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Globulins Basic Information Definition Globulins are a heterogeneous group of large serum proteins other than albumin. These include clotting proteins, complement, many acute phase proteins, immunoglobulins, and lipoproteins. Typical Normal…

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Insect Hypersensitivity

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Insect Hypersensitivity Basic Information Definition A hypersensitivity reaction to bites by various insects Synonym(s) Summer itch, summer “fungus,” sweet itch, lichen tropicus, Queensland itch (Australia), Sommerekzem (Germany), Manochsvankorv (Sweden), Kasen…

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Heinz Bodies

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Heinz Bodies Basic Information Definition Heinz bodies are erythrocyte structures composed of precipitated denatured hemoglobin. On Wright’s-stained blood smears, they appear as a rounded structure protruding from the margin of…

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Glutamate Dehydrogenase (GLD)

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Glutamate Dehydrogenase (GLD) Basic Information Definition Leakage enzyme: Soluble cytoplasmic enzymes released into circulation after increased membrane permeability (sublethal cellular injury or cellular necrosis) Typical Normal Range (US units; SI…

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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Basic Information Definition Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a thrombohemorrhagic syndrome resulting from the inappropriate systemic activation of the coagulation system caused by systemic inflammation. Disproportionate endothelial…

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