Sunday, 28 April 2024, 11:42 PM
Site: VetLogic - E Learning and training for Vet Nurses
Course: VetLogic - E Learning and training for Vet Nurses (VetLogic)
Glossary: Glossary with audio assistance
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Hypocapnia

decreased carbon dioxide levels - end tidal and in the blood

Hypoglycaemia

decreased blood glucose level

Hypoproteinaemia

decreased plasma protein level in the blood

Hyporeflexia

weaker than normal reflex action

Hypotension

lower than normal blood pressure

Hypothermia

lower than normal body temperature

Hypothyroidism

disease caused by a lack of thyroid hormone in the blood

Hypotonic

a fluid with a lower osmotic pressure than that with which it is compared (usually plasma)

Hypotonic fluid

has a lower concentration of solutes than blood plasma and causes water to enter the cells

Hypoventilation

inadequate ventilation