Dictionary of Veterinary Terms: Vet-Speak Deciphered for the Non-Veterinarian by Jennifer Coates DVM

Author:Jennifer Coates, DVM
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Published: 2019-01-11T00:00:00+00:00

inferior adj. below. Compare superi- or.

infertile adj. unable to produce offspring - infertility n.

infestation n. the abnormal presence of parasitic organisms (e.g., fleas or worms) within or on an animal’s body.

infiltration n. the movement or injection of substances (e.g., cells or fluids) into a tissue where they are not typically located - infiltrative adj.

inflammation n. pain, heat, swelling and redness of a tissue that develops in response to a wide variety of insults, including infection, allergies, trauma and immune disorders.

inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) n. a disorder in which inflammatory cells (e.g., lymphocytes or eosinophils) infiltrate sections of the intestinal tract as part of an abnormal immune reaction. Affected individuals may develop vomiting, diarrhea and loss of appetite and weight. Treatment can include diet changes and medications that suppress the immune system or decrease inflammation within the gastrointestinal tract. If the disease affects only a small section of bowel, surgery to remove that area can be considered.

influenza n. a contagious virus that usually infects the respiratory system causing fever, sneezing, coughing, loss of appetite and nasal and ocular discharge. Occasionally, an influenza virus that infects one species will mutate and gain the ability to infect a new species creating the possibility for a widespread epidemic. Treatment may include antiviral medications, antibiotics for secondary infections, anti-inflammatories and supportive care. See also equine and avian influenza.

informed consent n. a legal term indicating that the owner of an animal has given permission for a procedure or treatment after being made aware of the potential risks and any other pertinent information.

infraspinatus contracture n. a disorder in which a muscle in the shoulder scars and shortens, often because of trauma to the area. Individuals will hold and swing a front leg out to the side at an awkward angle. Surgery can be curative.

infundibular follicular cyst n. See epidermal inclusion cyst.

infundibular keratinizing acanthoma n. See keratoacanthoma.

infusion n. the slow administration of a liquid into the circulatory system or other part of the body.

ingesta n. food, water and other materials that enter the body through the mouth and travel through the gastrointestinal tract.

ingluvitis n. inflammation of a bird’s crop.

inguinal adj. pertaining to the area between the thigh and abdomen (i.e., the groin).

inguinal hernia n. protrusion of abdominal contents through a hole in the inguinal region. Causes include trauma or birth defects that enlarge a normal passageway in this area. Affected animals can have abdominal pain and a swelling in the inguinal region or scrotum. Surgical repair is necessary if abdominal organs have or are likely to become trapped in the hernia.

inhalant dermatitis n. inflammation of the skin that is a result of allergic reactions to inhaled substances (e.g., pollen). See also atopic dermatitis.

inhalation pneumonia n. See aspiration pneumonia.

inhalational anesthesia n. unconsciousness and a lack of sensation throughout the whole body that is induced by drugs inhaled into the lungs. See also general anesthesia.

inhale v. to breathe air or other substances into the lungs - inhalation n. Compare exhale.

inherit v. to acquire a trait through the genetic material passed on by a parent - inheritance n.

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