Medical Procedures
Medical procedures in veterinary medicine encompass a variety of techniques used to diagnose, treat, and prevent animal diseases. These procedures are essential for maintaining animal health and can range from routine vaccinations to complex surgeries.
Terms in Medical Procedures
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Biopsy | A biopsy is the removal of tissue for diagnostic testing. It helps veterinarians diagnose diseases such as cancer. |
| C-Section | A C-section is a surgical procedure to deliver offspring when natural birth is not possible. |
| Castration | Castration is the removal of testes in male animals, used to prevent breeding and control behaviors. |
| Endoscopy | Endoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the interior of an animal's body cavities. |
| Euthanasia | Euthanasia is the humane procedure for ending an animal's life, often due to terminal illness or extreme suffering. |
| Neutering | Neutering is a surgical procedure to remove reproductive organs, typically performed to prevent breeding and reduce certain behaviors. |
| Spay | Spaying is a surgical procedure to remove the ovaries and uterus of a female animal. |
| Ultrasound | Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique used to view internal organs. |
| Vaccination | Vaccination involves the administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. |
| X-Ray | X-rays are an imaging tool that helps veterinarians see inside the body to diagnose fractures or tumors. |