A measure of energy; usually expressed as kilocalorie (kcal) or megacalorie (Mcal). 1 cal = the amount of energy required to increase the temperature of 1 g of water 1 degree C.... ↪ Read more
A measure of energy; usually expressed as kilocalorie (kcal) or megacalorie (Mcal). 1 cal = the amount of energy required to increase the temperature of 1 g of water 1 degree C.... ↪ Read more
Hypertrophy of the stratum corneum especially over pressure points such as the elbow.... ↪ Read more
CMT is a cowside test that crudely measures the milk somatic cell count as a screen for subclinical mastitis. The WMT is a laboratory procedure which is a more precise measure of somatic cell count, although it is not as precise as a direct count.... ↪ Read more
Individual housing unit for young calves, assists in blocking transmission of disease.... ↪ Read more
These drugs inhibit the movement of calcium ion across cell membranes. Calcium channel blockers are used in the treatment of certain heart conditions. In CPR, they may be used after resusitation to protect the heart from the effects of calcium administered during CPR.... ↪ Read more
The active form of 1, 25 dihydroxycholecalciferol (vitamin D). Can be exogenously administered to patients with chronic renal failure to suppress PTH secretion by the parathyroid glands with reversal of some of the clinical manifestations and possibly a resultant slowing of the rate of progression... ↪ Read more
Surgical procedure to delivery fetuses. Performing abdominal surgery to remove a fetus from the mother.... ↪ Read more veterinary-help.com
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