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….

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)…

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 •…

Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation (CPCR)

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…

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…

Corneal Ulcer

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…

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…

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…