Med Terms
frank, red blood in feces
Hematochezia
a life-threatening drop in blood calcium levels
Eclampsia
deficiency of calcium in the bloodstream
Hypocalcemia
hypersensitivity to foreign proteins or drugs
Anaphylaxis
a primary disease of cardiac muscle that results in a decreased ability of the heart to generate pressure
Dilated cardiomyopathy
permanent lung damage
Emphysema
action of process of vomiting
Emesis
rumbling noises caused by propulsion of gas and ingesta
Borborygmus
low blood oxygen levels
Hypoxemia
a disease regularly found in a certain area
Endemic
very rapid irregular contractions of the muscle fibers of the heart resulting in a lack of synchronism between heartbeat and pulse.
Fibrillation
wt. loss, loss of muscle mass, & general debilitation
Cachexia
painful or difficult urination
Dysuria
of or relating to a bed sore
Decubital
severe hypoxia
Anoxia
involving or passing through the intestine, either naturally via the mouth and esophagus, or through an artificial opening
Enteral
release of pent-up emotions with resulting alleviation of symptoms
Catharsis
vomiting blood
Hematemesis
swelling of the tissue that lines the eyelids and surface of the eye (conjunctiva)
Chemosis
an excess of blood in the vessels supplying an organ or other part of the body.
Hyperemic
the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Ascites
abnormal accumulation of milk within the mammary gland alveoli and ducts
Galactostasis
pattern of generalized concurrent intravascular thrombosis and bleeding
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
a condition that causes the muscular walls of a cat's heart to thicken
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
lower than normal levels of protein in the body
Hypoproteinemia