Idiopathic Issues

Did You Know: Needle Aspirates with Cytology

Written by Cari Wise | Aug 29, 2016 1:00:00 PM



Did you know that needle aspirates with cytology are necessary to definitively diagnose tumors. Thanks to ViralVet user "Dirty Margin" for this great example of canine Lymphoma!

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Veterinary Terminology Primer

Look it UP or break it DOWN?

  • A medical dictionary is an obvious must-have for any veterinary student. Your vocabulary will expand exponentially as you learn.
  • Unfortunately, memorizing definitions, though helpful, is not enough to prepare you to think critically as you move forward in your career.
  • This reference was created to help you understand the foundations of veterinary terminology so you can quickly break down new terms instead of spending time looking them up!