Tenesmus

Tenesmus (noun): straining to defecate

We're back!

Beginning tomorrow morning, Vet Med Word of the Day is back!

Tune in for fun and interesting words that I've rediscovered during my summer studying.

And stay tuned later in the academic year for new and fascinating words from my sophomore year!

Don't let the excitement overwhelm you!

To be continued....

Vet Med Word of the Day is taking a brief hiatus - sadly, I don't learn as many neat words during the summer when I'm not in class, and life is a bit hectic at the moment. Look for VMWotD to return in July!

Metaphysis

Metaphysis (noun): the transitional zone at which the diaphysis and epiphysis come together

Epiphysis

Epiphysis (noun): the end of a long bone (such as the femur), originally separated from the diaphysis by a layer of cartilage (the "growth plate") which later becomes bone

Diaphysis

Diaphysis (noun): the shaft of a long bone (such as the femur)

Fascia

Fascia (noun): a band or sheath of connective tissue that surrounds, supports, and/or binds together organs of the body