Sunday, 5 May 2024, 11:05 AM
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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Transcellular fluid

the portion of extracellular fluid formed by active cellular secretions

Transcellular route

the path substances take to travel across the cells

Transformer

alters the mains voltage

Transport vector

one that can shed the organism at any time

Transudate

excessive accumulation of fluid with a low protein and cell content, not inflammatory in nature, as seen, for example, in cardiac disease

Tube head

the structure that is responsible for producing X-rays

Tungsten

the metal that is used at the filament and the target in the X-ray tube head