Seizures

Definition Sudden paroxysmal episodes of involuntary muscle contractions (movements) […]

Hematuria

(blood in urine) Definition The presence of red blood […]

Mast Cell Tumor

(Mastocytoma) Definition A local aggregation of mast cells in […]

Glaucoma

Definition An abnormal increase in the internal pressure of […]

Lipoma

Definition A fatty tumor that can sometimes be seen […]

Malocclusion

Definition A malposition of the teeth that prevents the […]

Tumor Figure 2

Figure 2: Tumor seeding Photo was taken postmortem showing […]

Pneumonia

Definition An infection and inflammatory process of the bronchioles, […]

Tumor

Definition Tumor synonymous with neoplasm, is new abnormal growth […]

Megacolon

Definition Megacolon means enlarged colon. Genetic aganglionic megacolon in […]

Otitis Externa

Definition Ot=ear + itis=inflammation. Externa= Of the external ear […]

Piroxicam

(piroxicam) Brand Feldene Availability Capsules: 10 mg, 20 mg […]

Meloxicam

(meloxicam) Brands Metacam, Mobic Availability Tablets: 7.5 mg and […]

Tamoxifen

(tamoxifen citrate) Brands Apo-Tamox, Nolvadex, Tamofen, Tamone Availability Tablets: […]

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