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ilium (lateral, flaring portion of hip bone)
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lumb/o
loins (lower back)
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cirrh/o
jaund/o
xanth/o
yellow
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poli/o
gray; gray matter (of brain or spinal cord)
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morph/o
form, shape, structure
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radi/o
radiation, x-ray; radius (lower arm bone on thumb side)
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forming, producing, origin
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process of recording
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specialist in the study of
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instrument for measuring
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adhesion
abnormal fibrous band that holds or binds together tissues that are normally seperated
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analyte
substance analyzed or tested, generally by means of laboratory methods (in a glucose tolerance test, glucose is the analyte)
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contrast medium
substance injected into the body, introduced via catheter, or swallowed to facilitate radiographic images of internal structures that otherwise are difficult ot visualize on x-ray films
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dehiscence
bursting open of a wound, especially a surgical abdominal wound
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febrile
feverish; pertaining to a fever
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homeostasis
relative constancy or balance in the internal environment of the body, maintained by processes of feedback and adjustment in response to external or internal changes
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inflammation
body defense against injury, infection, or allergy that is marked by redness, swelling, heat, pain and, sometime, loss of ufnction
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morbid
diseased; pertaining to a disease
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nuclear medicine
branch of medicine concerned with the use of radioactive substances for diagnosis, treatment, and research
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radiology
medical specialy converned with the use of electromagnetic radiation, ultrasound, and imaging techniques for diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury
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(radiology) interventional
Radiological practice that employs fluoroscopy, CT, and ultrasound in nonsurgical treatment of various disorders
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(radiology) theraputic
use of ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer, also called radiation oncology
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radionuclides
substances that emit radiation spontaneously; also called tracers (are safe for humans and should not have harmful effects)
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radiopharmaceutical
radionuclide attached to a protein, sugar, or other substance used to visualize an organ or area of the body that will be scannned
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scan
term used to describe a computerized image by modality (such as CT, MRI, and nuclear imaging) or by structure (such as thyroid and bone)
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sepsis
pathological state, usually febrile, resulting from the presence of microorganisms or their products in the bloodstream
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suppurative
Producing or associated with generation of pus
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Diagnostic Procedure-Endoscopic-
Endoscopy
Visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument called an endoscope
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Diagnostic Procedure/Endoscopic-
Laparoscopy
Visual examination of the organs of the pelvis and abdomen through very small incisions in the abdominal wall
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Diagnostic Procedure/Endoscopic-
Thoracoscopy
Examination of the lungs, pleura, and pleural space witha scope inserted through a small incision between the ribs
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Diagnostic Procedure/Laboratory-
Complete blood count (CBC)
Common blood test that enumerates red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets; measure hemoglobin; estimates red cell volume; and sorts white blood cells into 5 subtypes with their percentages
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Diagnostic Procedure/Laboratory-
Urinalysis (UA)
Common urine screening test that evaluates the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine
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Diagnostic Procedure/Radiographic-
Computed tomography (CT)
Imaging technique achieved by rotating an x-ray emitter around the area to be scanned and measuring the intensity of transmitted rays from different angles; formerly called computerized axial tomography
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Diagnostic Procedure/Radiographic
Doppler
Ultrasound technique used to detect and measure blood-flow velocity and direction through the cardiac chambers, valves, and peripheral vessels by reflecting sound waves off moving blood cells
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Diagnostic Procedure/Radiographic
Fluoroscopy
Radiographic technique in which x-rays are directed through the body to a fluorescent screen that displays continuous motion of images of internal structures
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Noninvasive imaging technique that uses radiowaves and a strong magnetic field rather thatn an x-ray beam to produce multiplanar cross-sectional images
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Diagnostic Procedure/Radiographic-
Nuclear scan
Diagnostic technique that uses a radioactive material (radiopharmaceutical) called a tracer tht is introduced into the body (inhaled, ingested, or injected) and a specialized camera to produce images of organs and structures
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Diagnostic Procedure/Radiographic-
Positron emission tomography (PET)
Scanning technique using computed tomography to record the positrons (+ charged particles) emitted from a radiopharmaceutical, that produces a cross-sectional image of metabolic activity in body tissues to determine the presence of disease
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Diagnostic Procedure/Radiographic-
Radiography
Imaging technique that uses x-rays passed through the body or area and captured on a film; also called x-ray
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Diagnostic Procedure/Radiographic-
Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
Radiological technique that integrates computed tomography (CT) and a radioactive material (tracer) injected into the bloodstream to visualize blood flow to tissues and organs
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Diagnostic Procedure/Radiographic-
Tomography
Radiographic technique that produces an image representing a detailed cross-section, or slice, or an area, tissue or organ at a predetermined depth
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Diagnostic Procedure/Radiographic-
Ultrasonography (US)
Imaging procedure using high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) that display the reflected "echoes" on a monitor; also called ultrasound, sonography, echo, and echography
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Diagnostic Procedure/Surgical
Biopsy (bx)
Representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examinations, usually to establish a diagnosis
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Diagnostic Procedure/Surgical
Biopsy- Frozen Section
ultra-thin slice of tissue cut from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination
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Diagnostic Procedure/Surgical
Biopsy- Needle
Removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hollow needle, usually attached ot a syringe
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Diagnostic Procedure/Surgical
Biopsy-Punch
Removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow intrument (punch)
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Diagnostic Procedure/Surgical
Biopsy-Shave
Removal of tissue, using a surgical blade ot shave elevated lesions
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Therapudic Procedure/Surgical-
Ablation
Removal of a part, pathway or function by surgery, chemical destruction, electrocautery, freezing, or radio frequency (RF)
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Therapudic Procedure/Surgical-
Anastomosis
Surgical joining of 2 ducts, vessels, or bowel segments to allow flow from one to another
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Therapudic Procedure/Surgical-
Cauterize
Destroy tissue by electicity, freezing, heat, or corrosive chemicals
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Therapudic Procedure/Surgical-
Curettage
Scraping of a body cavity with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette
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Therapudic Procedure/Surgical-
Incision and drainage (I&D)
Incision made to allow the free flow or withdrawl of fluids from a wound or cavity
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Therapudic Procedure/Surgical-
Laser Surgery
Surgical technique employing a device that emits intense heat and power at close range to cut, burn, vaporize, or destroy tissues
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Therapudic Procedure/Surgical-
Radical dissection
Surgical removal of tissue in an extensive area surrounding the surgical site in an attempt to excise all tissue that may be malignant and decrease the chance of recurrence
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Therapudic Procedure/Surgical-
Resection
Partial excision of a bone, organ, or other structure
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Abbreviations:
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AP
- ant- anterior
- AP- anteroposterior
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