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telencephalon Portion of the brain composed of the cerebrum. ►click here to learn more (press>sagittal view)-link provided by: University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine ►click here to learn more-link provided by: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine ►click here to learn more-link provided by: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine ►click here to learn more-link provided by: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine ►click here to learn more-link provided by: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine Related Words brain  ;  cerebrum temporal lobe One of 4 well-defined portions (i.e. lobes) of each of the cerebral hemisphere that is located lateral and below the occipital and frontal lobes; controls the senses of hearing and smell and associated with memory. ►click here to learn more (press>dorsal view)-link provided by: University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine ►click here to learn more-link provided by: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine Related Words cerebral hemisphere  ;  frontal lobe  ;  lateral  ;  lobe  ;  occipital lobe tesla Unit of measurement that determines the strength of a magnet.  The magnets used in MRI for general medical purposes are predominantly between 1.0-1.5 tesla and up to 3.0 for certain specialty uses.  Related Words magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tetanus An acute, often fatal disease caused by the toxin of the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which typically infects the body through a deep wound; characterized by spasmodic contraction of voluntary muscles, especially those of the neck and jaw; primarily affects the spinal cord but could have local form (e.g. one limb). ►click here to learn more-link provided by: www.veterinarypartner.com Related Words bacteria  ;  disease  ;  toxin tetraparesis Paresis in all four limbs. Related Words paresis tetraplegia Paralysis in all four limbs. Related Words paralysis thalamus Part of the diencephalon; either of two large ovoid structures composed of gray matter and situated at the base of the cerebrum. It functions as a relay station in which sensory pathways of the spinal cord and brainstem form synapses on their way to the cerebral cortex. ►click here to learn more (see levels 2-6)-link provided by: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine Related Words brainstem  ;  cerebral cortex  ;  cerebrum  ;  diencephalon  ;  gray matter  ;  spinal cord  ;  synapse thiamine deficiency Syndrome associated with vascular injury and nerve damage caused by inadequate dietary intake of thiamine, a component of vitamin B1.  Related Words nerve  ;  syndrome  ;  vascular thorax The chest; dogs and cats have 13 thoracic vertebrae. Related Words vertebra thromboembolism Formation in a blood vessel of a clot (thrombus) that breaks loose and is carried by the blood stream to plug another vessel. The clot may plug a vessel in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, or leg. ►click here to learn more-link provided by: www.petplace.com Related Words blood  ;  brain  ;  embolus  ;  kidney  ;  stroke  ;  thrombus thrombus A blood clot that forms in a vessel. ►click here to watch About.com health video illustrating a thrombus ►click here to learn more-link provided by: www.merckvetmanual.com Related Words blood tick paralysis The loss of muscle function due to a bite from a tick; the tick secretes a neurotoxin that inhibits communication between cells at the neuromuscular junction. ►click here to learn more-link provided by: www.merckvetmanual.com Related Words neuromuscular junction  ;  toxin toad poisoning Poisoning caused by toxins secreted from the skin of certain toads and salamanders. ►click here to learn more-link provided by: www.merckvetmanual.com Related Words toxin tonic seizure Generalized seizure that involves stiffening of the entire body. Related Words generalized seizure tonic-clonic seizure Generalized seizure characterized by initial contraction of the muscles (tonic phase), which may involve tongue biting and urinary incontinence, followed by rhythmic muscle contractions (clonic phase); also called grand mal seizure. Related Words clonic seizure  ;  generalized seizure  ;  seizure  ;  tonic seizure total protein (TP) A common test in a chemistry panel used to measure kidney and liver function. ►click here to learn more-link provided by: Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine Related Words chemistry panel  ;  kidney  ;  liver toxin A substance produced by a plant, animal, or bacteria that causes disease in other organisms; a poison. Related Words bacteria toxoplasmosis A disease caused by the protozoan parasite (Toxoplasma gondii) and is characterized by lesions of the central nervous system (e.g. polyradiculoneuritis), as well as other areas of the body such as muscle tissue. ►click here to learn more-link provided by: University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine ►click here to learn more-link provided by: www.merckvetmanual.com ►click here to learn more-link provided by: www.veterinarypartner.com ►click here to learn more-link provided by: Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine Related Words central nervous system (CNS)  ;  disease  ;  parasite  ;  polyradiculoneuritis  ;  protozoa transverse Plane dividing the body into front and back halves (like the slices of a loaf of bread). ►click here to learn more-This link is provided by: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine Related Words dorsal  ;  sagittal trauma An injury that is physically (or emotionally) inflicted. tremor Involuntary, often rhythmic, oscillatory movements about a fixed point due to alternating or synchronous contractions of agonist (i.e. the prime mover) and antagonist (i.e. the opposition to the agonist) muscles. trigeminal nerve Cranial nerve V; controls the muscles involved in chewing and is responsible for sensation in the face and head. ►click here to learn more-link provided by: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine ►click here to learn more (press>cranial nerves)-link provided by: University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine ►click here to learn more (this page may take a few moments to load)-link provided by: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine Related Words cranial nerves trigeminal neuritis Inflammation of the trigeminal nerve resulting in the inability to close the mouth (drop jaw). ►click here to learn more-link provided by: www.petplace.com Related Words inflammation  ;  trigeminal nerve trismus Inability to open mouth, usually due to spasm of the jaw muscles. trochlear nerve Cranial nerve IV; controls downward and rotational movement of the eye. ►click here to learn more-link provided by: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine ►click here to learn more (press>cranial nerves)-link provided by: University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine ►click here to learn more (this page may take a few moments to load)-link provided by: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine Related Words cranial nerves tumor A new growth of tissue in which the multiplication of cells is uncontrolled and progressive; also called neoplasm. ►click here to learn more-link provided by: www.merckvetmanual.com ►click here to learn more-link provided by: North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine