Chapter7 Part 1

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Cineradiography

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Making of motion picture of successive images appearing on a fluoroscopic screen

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CT ( computed tomography)

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Computer to generate an image from a large number of x-Rays passed at different angles through the body, three- dimensional image of cross section of body is obtained , reveals more about soft tissues

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Fluoroscopy

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X-Rays to examine deep structures, the shadows cast by X-Rays passed through the body are observed on a fluorescent screen, fluoroscope

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MRI- magnetic resonance imaging

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Production of images through the use of a magnetic field and radio waves, characteristics of soft tissues are revealed by difference in molecular properties

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PET ( positron emission tomography)

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Production of sectional body images by administration of a natural substance (like glucose) labeled w/ a positron- emitting isotope, Rays subsequently emitted are interpreted by computer to show internal distribution of administered substance. Used to follow blood flow through an organ and to measure metabolic activity within a organ( like brain) under different conditions

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Radiography

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X-rays passed through the body to make a visual record ( radiograph) of internal structures either on specially sensitized film or digitally

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Scintigraphy

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Imaging the radioactivity distribution in tissues after internal administration of a radioactive substance, the images are obtained w/ a scintillation camera,record produced is scintiscan & usually specifies the part examined or isotope used for the test

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SPECT ( single- photon emission clouted tomography)

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Scintigraphic technique that permits visualization of a radioisotope's cross sectional distribution

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Ultrasonography

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Generation of visual image from echoes of high - frequency sound waves traveling back from different tissues

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Bougie

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Slender, flexible instrument for exploring and dilating tubes

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Cannula

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Tube enclosing a trocar that allows escape of fluid or air after removal of the trocar

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Clamp

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Instrument used to compress tissue

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Curette

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Spoon shaped instrument for removing material from wall of a cavity or other surface

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Elevator

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Instrument for lifting tissue or bone

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Forceps

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Instrument for holding or extracting

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Gigli saw

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Flexible wire saw

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Hemostat

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Small clamp for stopping blood flow from a vessel

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Rasp

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Surgical file

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Retractor

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Instrument used to maintain exposure by separating a wound and holding back organs or tissues

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Rongeur

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Gouge forceps

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Scalpel

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Surgical knife with shape blade

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Scissors

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Cutting instrument with two opposing blades

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Sound

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Instrument for exploring a cavity or canal

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Trocar

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Sharp pointed instrument contained I a cannula used to puncture a cavity

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Anesthesia

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Loss of the ability to feel pain by drug administration

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Immunotherapy

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Treatment that involves stimulation. Or suppression of the immune system ( specifically or nonspecifically)

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Incision

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A cut (surgery) act of cutting

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Inspection

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Visual examination of the body

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Laser

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A device that transforms light a into a beam of intense heat and power used for surgery and diagnosis

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Ophthalmoscope

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Instrument used for examining the interior of the eye

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Otoscope

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Instrument used to examine the ears

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Palliative

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Providing relief but not cure, treatment that provides relief

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Palpation

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Examining by hands, fingers on the surface of the body to determine characteristics such as texture, temperature, movement, and consistency

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Percussion

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Tapping the body lightly but sharply to assess the condition of the underlying tissue by sounds obtained

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Prognosis

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Prediction of a disease's course or outcome

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Ausculation

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Listening for sounds within the body , usually within the chest or abdomen

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Radiography

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Use of x-Rays passed through the body to make visual record( radiograph) of internal structures either on specially sensitized film or digitally

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Remission

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Lessening of disease or symptoms, period during which this decrease occurs, or period when no sign of disease exists

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Sign

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Objective evidence of a disease that can be observed or tested

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Sphygmomanometer

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Blood pressure cuff/ apparatus, pressure is read in millimeters of mercury when the heart is contracting (systolic) and when heart is relaxing ( diastolic ) and reported systolic/ diastolic

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Staging

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Process of classifying malignant tumors for diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis

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Stethoscope

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Instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body

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Surgery

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Method of treatment for disease or injury by manual operations

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Suture

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Uniting parts by stitching them together, also thread or other material used in that process or the seam formed by surgical stitching

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Symptom

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Any evidence of disease sometimes limited to subjective evidence of disease as experienced by the individual

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Therapy

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Treatment, intervention

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Biopsy

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Removal of small amount of tissue for microscopic examination

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Vital signs

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Measurements that reflect basic functions necessary to maintain life

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Acupuncture

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Ancient Chinese method of inserting thin needles into body at specific points to relieve pain, induce anesthesia, or promote healing ( can get similar effect by firm finger pressure at surface or body)

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Biofeedback

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Method of learning control of involuntary physiologic responses by using electronic devices to monitor bodily changes and feeding this info back to a person

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Chiropractic

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Science that stresses condition of nervousness system in diagnosis and treatment of disease

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Holistic health care

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Practice of treating a person as a whole entity with physical, emotional,social, and spiritual needs. Stressed comprehensive care, involving pt in own care and maintenance of good healthcare rather than treatment of disease

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Homeopathy

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Philosophy of treating disease by administrating drugs in highly diluted form along with promoting healthy habits and environment

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Massage

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Manipulation of body or portions of body to calm, relieve tension, increase circulation, and stimulate muscles

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Meditation

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Process of clearing mind by concentrating on inner self while controlling breathing and perhaps repeating word or phrase

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Naturopathy

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Therapeutic philosophy of helping people heal themselves by developing healthy lifestyles

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Psteopathy

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System of therapy based on theory that the body can overcome disease when it has normal structure, favorable environment, and proper nutrition

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Cautery

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Destruction of tissue by a harmful chemical, heat, or electric current

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Chemotherapy

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Use of chemicals to treat disease ( cancer treatment)

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Diagnosis

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Process of determining the cause and nature of an illness

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Endoscope

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Instrument used for examining the inside of an organ or cavity through a body opening or small incision

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Excision

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Removal by cutting

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Fixation

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Holding or fastening a structure in a firm pisition

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Grading

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Method for evaluating a tumor based on microscopic examination of cells