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Chapters 1-4 Medical Terminology Systems | HSC - Medical Terminology, Quizzes of Medical Sciences

Class: HSC - Medical Terminology; Subject: Health Sciences; University: York Technical College; Term: Forever 1989;

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2011/2012

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TERM 1
Endoscopy
DEFINITION 1
Visual Examination of body cavity or canal using a
specialized lighted instrument called an endoscope
TERM 2
lacroscopy
DEFINITION 2
Visual Examination of the organs of the pelvis and abdomen
through very small incisions in the abdominal wall
TERM 3
thorascopy
DEFINITION 3
Examination of the lungs, pleura, and pleural space with a
scope inserted through a small incision between the ribs.
TERM 4
Complete Blood Count
DEFINITION 4
common blood test that enumerates red blood cells, white
blood cells, and platelets; measures hemoglobin ( the
oxygen-carrying molecule in red blood cells); estimates the
red blood cell volume; and sorts white blood cells into five
subtypes with their percentages.
TERM 5
Urinalysis
DEFINITION 5
Common urine screening test that evaluates the physical,
chemical, and microscopic properties of urine.
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Endoscopy

Visual Examination of body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument called an endoscope TERM 2

lacroscopy

DEFINITION 2 Visual Examination of the organs of the pelvis and abdomen through very small incisions in the abdominal wall TERM 3

thorascopy

DEFINITION 3 Examination of the lungs, pleura, and pleural space with a scope inserted through a small incision between the ribs. TERM 4

Complete Blood Count

DEFINITION 4 common blood test that enumerates red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets; measures hemoglobin ( the oxygen-carrying molecule in red blood cells); estimates the red blood cell volume; and sorts white blood cells into five subtypes with their percentages. TERM 5

Urinalysis

DEFINITION 5 Common urine screening test that evaluates the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine.

Computed Tomography

Imaging technique achived 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. TERM 7

Doppler

DEFINITION 7 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. TERM 8

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

DEFINITION 8 Noninvasive imaging technique that uses radiowaves and a strong magnetic field rather than an x-ray beam to produce multiplaner cross- sectional images. TERM 9

Nuclear Scan

DEFINITION 9 Diagnostic technique that uses a radioactive material ( radiopharmaceutical) called a tracer that is introduced into the body ( inhaled, ingested, or injected) and a specialized camera to produce images of organs and structures. TERM 10

Radiography

DEFINITION 10 Imaging Technique that uses x rays passed through the body or area and captured on film; also called x-ray.

biopsy ( punch)

Removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow instrument ( punch) TERM 17

Biopsy ( shave)

DEFINITION 17 Removal of tissue using a surgical blade to shave elevated lesions. TERM 18

Ablation

DEFINITION 18 Removal of a part, pathway, or function by surgery, chemical destruction, electrocautery, freezing or radio frequency. ( RF) TERM 19

anastomosis

DEFINITION 19 Surgical joining of two ducts, vessels or bowel segments to allow flow from one to another. TERM 20

cauterize

DEFINITION 20 Destroy tissue by electricty, freezing, heat or corrosive chemicals

curettage

Scraping of a body cavity with a spoon-shaped instrument called a currette TERM 22

Incision and Drainage

DEFINITION 22 Incision made to allow the free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity. TERM 23

Laser Surgery ( surgical therapeutic

procedure)

DEFINITION 23 Surgical technique employing a device that emits intense heat and power at close range to cup, burn, vaporize or destroy tissues. TERM 24

Radical Dissection

DEFINITION 24 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. TERM 25

Resection

DEFINITION 25 Partial excision of a bone, organ or other structure.