Download Chapters 1-4 Medical Terminology Systems | HSC - Medical Terminology and more Quizzes Medical Sciences in PDF only on Docsity! 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. TERM 6 Computed Tomography DEFINITION 6 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. TERM 21 curettage DEFINITION 21 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.
