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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.
