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Glossary

Understand the medical terms and lab markers related to feline health.

Wobbly Back Legs (Hind Limb Ataxia or Paresis)

Ulcers

Food & Nutrition

Taurine

Disorientation

RAAS (Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System)

Nephrons

Musculoskeletal System (Muscles and Bones)

Eyes

Nervous System

Skin

Endocrine System (Adrenals and Thyroid)

Large Intestine

Small Intestine

Urinary Tract

Stomach

Lungs

Brain

Heart

Spleen

Pancreas

Liver

Kidneys

Electrolytes

Ammonia

Lab Markers / Tests

Free T4 (by Equilibrium Dialysis)

Lab Markers / Tests

Total T4 (Thyroxine)

Lab Markers / Tests

fTLI (Feline Trypsin-Like Immunoreactivity)

Lab Markers / Tests

Serum Bile Acids

Lab Markers / Tests

Bilirubin

Lab Markers / Tests

GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)

Lab Markers / Tests

ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase)

Lab Markers / Tests

AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)

Lab Markers / Tests

ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)

Lab Markers / Tests

Troponin I

Lab Markers / Tests

NT-proBNP (N-terminal pro-B-type Natriuretic Peptide)

Lab Markers / Tests

HCT (Hematocrit)

Lab Markers / Tests

Albumin:Globulin Ratio (A:G Ratio)

Lab Markers / Tests

Platelet Count (PLT)

Lab Markers / Tests

Fibrinogen

Lab Markers / Tests

Precision PSL (Pancreas-Specific Lipase)

Lab Markers / Tests

Monocytes

Lab Markers / Tests

Basophils

Lab Markers / Tests

Eosinophils

Lab Markers / Tests

Band Neutrophils

Lab Markers / Tests

Neutrophils

Lab Markers / Tests

Lymphocytes

Lab Markers / Tests

SAA (Serum Amyloid A)

Lab Markers / Tests

WBC (White Blood Cell Count)

Lab Markers / Tests

CPK (Creatine Phosphokinase)

Lab Markers / Tests

Triglycerides

Lab Markers / Tests

Globulin (GLOB)

Lab Markers / Tests

Albumin (ALB)

Lab Markers / Tests

Total Protein (TP) Albumin + Globulin

Lab Markers / Tests

Fructosamine

Lab Markers / Tests

Blood Glucose

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine Bilirubin (Bilirubinuria)

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine Ketones (Ketonuria)

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine Crystals (Crystalluria)

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine Casts

Bacteriophage Therapy (Phage Therapy)

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine Bacteria (Bacteriuria)

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine RBC (Red Blood Cells)

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine WBC (White Blood Cells)

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine Blood (Hematuria)

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine Glucose (Glucosuria)

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine Dipstick

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine Protein

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine pH

Lab Markers / Tests

Magnesium (Mg)

Lab Markers / Tests

Anion Gap

Lab Markers / Tests

Chloride (Cl)

Lab Markers / Tests

Na:K Ratio (Sodium-to-Potassium Ratio)

Lab Markers / Tests

Sodium (Na)

Lab Markers / Tests

RBC Count (Red Blood Cell Count)

Lab Markers / Tests

HGB (Hemoglobin)

Lab Markers / Tests

Cystocentesis

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine Culture and Sensitivity (Ruling out Infection)

Lab Markers / Tests

Reticulocyte Count

Lab Markers / Tests

RBC / PCV (Anemia Monitoring)

Lab Markers / Tests

Bicarbonate / TCO2 (Acid-Base Balance)

Lab Markers / Tests

Blood Pressure (Hypertension Monitoring)

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine Protein:Creatinine Ratio (UPC)

Lab Markers / Tests

Urine Specific Gravity (USG)

Lab Markers / Tests

Total Calcium (Ca) and Ionized Calcium (iCa)

Lab Markers / Tests

Potassium (K)

Lab Markers / Tests

BUN:Creatinine Ratio

Lab Markers / Tests

Phosphorus (PHOS)

Lab Markers / Tests

BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)

Lab Markers / Tests

Creatinine (CREA)

Lab Markers / Tests

SDMA (Symmetric Dimethylarginine)

Scaling (Dental Scaling and Root Planing)

Oral Rinses, Gels, and Water Additives

Acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

Dental Prophylaxis (Dental Cleaning)

Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation)

Thyroidectomy

I-131 (Radioactive Iodine Therapy)

Kidney Transplant (Renal Transplantation)

Dialysis (Hemodialysis & Peritoneal)

Gastrostomy Tubes (PEG Tubes)

Esophagostomy Tubes (E-Tubes)

Feeding Tubes (Nasoesophageal / Nasogastric)

Intravenous (IV) Fluids (Hospitalization/Diuresis)

Fluid Therapy (Subcutaneous / SubQ Fluids)

PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide)

Dandelion Leaf (Taraxacum officinale)

Nettle Seed (Urtica dioica)

Denamarin (SAMe & Silybin)

Zylkène (Hydrolyzed Milk Protein)

L-Lysine (Viralys / Enisyl-F)

Milk Thistle (Silymarin)

Amino B-Plex

CBD Oil (Cannabidiol)

Chitosan (Epakitin)

Astragalus Root (Herbal Remedy)

Rehmannia (Chinese Foxglove)

Cordyceps (Mushroom Therapy)

Cranberry Extract & D-Mannose (UTI Support)

Slippery Elm Bark (Herbal Remedy)

Prebiotics (FOS, Inulin, Psyllium)

Turmeric (Curcumin)

Iron Supplements (Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Dextran)

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)

B Vitamins (B-Complex)

Antioxidants (CoQ10/Ubiquinol, Astaxanthin)

AminAvast (Amino Acid Supplement)

Porus One (Renaltec / Spherical Carbon)

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil)

Probiotics (Azodyl, Visbiome, FortiFlora)

Telmisartan (Semintra)

Titration to Effect (Method of Dosing)

Sucralfate (Carafate)

Anabolic Steroids (Stanozolol, Nandrolone)

Prokinetics (Cisapride)

Prednisolone (Corticosteroids)

Potassium Supplements (Renal K, Tumil-K)

Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (MiraLAX)

Phosphate Binders (Aluminum Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate, Lanthanum)

Opioids (Buprenorphine, Butorphanol)

Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Neurokinin-1 (NK1) Receptor Antagonists (Cerenia)

Mirtazapine (Mirataz, Remeron)

Metoclopramide (Reglan)

Methimazole (Felimazole, Tapazole)

Lactulose

L-thyroxine (Levothyroxine)

Insulin (Glargine, ProZinc)

Induction Agents (Propofol, Alfaxalone, Ketamine)

Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) (Darbepoetin, Epoetin)

Carbimazole

Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D)

ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)

Appetite Stimulants (Mirtazapine, Capromorelin)

Anti-thyroid Drugs (Methimazole)

Antihypertensives (Amlodipine, Telmisartan)

Anti Emetics (Cerenia, Zofran)

Antibiotics

Anesthesia (General & Local)

Analgesia / Analgesics

Alkalinizing Agents (Potassium Citrate, Sodium Bicarbonate)

Acid Reducers (Famotidine, Omeprazole)

ACE Inhibitors (Benazepril, Enalapril)

Yellow Discoloration (Jaundice/Icterus)

Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)

Weight Loss

Vomiting

Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelets)

Tachypnea (Rapid Breathing)

Tachycardia (Rapid Heart Rate)

Steatorrhea

Seizures

Retinal Detachment (Blindness)

Pruritus (Itching)

Poor Coat Condition

Polyuria (Excessive Urination)

Polyphagia

Polydipsia (Excessive Thirst)

Pleural Effusion

Plantigrade Stance

Pica

Pallor (Pale Gums)

Oliguria

Nausea

Melena

Meatloaf Position

Constipation

Incontinence

Lethargy

Inappetence

Hypoperfusion

Hematemesis

Hematuria / Haematuria

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Edema

Dyspnea

Dehydration

Crashing

Muscle Wasting (Sarcopenia and Cachexia)

Bad breath (Halitosis)

Anuria

Anorexia

Ureteral Obstruction

Uremia

Triaditis

Thyrotoxicosis

Target Organ Damage (TOD)

Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)

Stomatitis (Uremic Stomatitis)

Steatitis (Yellow Fat Disease)

Renomegaly

Proteinuria / Albuminuria

Pre-renal Azotemia

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Plaque

Periodontitis

Periodontal Disease

Euthyroid Sick Syndrome (Non-Thyroidal Illness Syndrome)

Malignant (Cancerous)

Kidney Stones (Uroliths/Nephroliths)

Ischemia

Intraglomerular Hypertension

Inflammation

Infection

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Idiopathic

Iatrogenic

Hypoproteinemia

Hypovolemia

Hypothyroidism

Hypothermia

Hypotension

Hypophosphatemia

Hypoparathyroidism

Hypomagnesemia

Hypokalemia

Hypoglycemia

Hypocalcemia

Hypoalbuminemia

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperphosphatemia

Hypernatremia

Hypermagnesemia

Hyperkalemia

Hyperglycemia

Hypercalcemia

Hepatic Lipidosis (Fatty Liver Disease)

Goiter

Glossitis

Gingivitis

FORL (Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesion)

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

Ectopic Thyroid Tissue

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

Cysts

Concurrent Pancreatitis

Concurrent Liver Disease

Concurrent Hyperthyroidism

Concurrent Gastrointestinal (GI) Problems

Concurrent Diabetes Mellitus

Comorbidity

CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD)

Chronic Pancreatitis

Cholangitis / Cholangiohepatitis

Cardiomyopathy

Calculus (Tartar)

Bacteremia

Azotemia

Arrhythmia

Amyloidosis

Adenoma

Acute Pancreatitis

Abscess

Hyperphosphatemia (High Phosphorus)

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Ureteral Obstruction

Uremia (Uremic Syndrome)

Renal Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (RSHP)

Pyelonephritis

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Metabolic Acidosis

Hypotension

Hypertension

Fibrosis

Dental Disease

Chronic Interstitial Nephritis

Cardiorenal Syndrome (CvRS)

Anemia

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)