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33 Cards in this Set
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Incubation |
Period of time between exposure to infection and the appearance of symptoms |
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Homeostasis |
Interaction between body systems that maintain optimum body function |
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Fomites |
Non-living object that may transmit infectious material |
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Follicle |
Small hollow or cavity with secretory functions example hair follicles ovarian follicles gastric follicles |
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Epithelial |
Pertaining to the epithelium ( cells covering the external and internal surfaces of the body) |
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Dermis |
Middle layer of the skin |
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Cillia |
Hair like processes projecting from the epithelial cells |
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Electrocautery |
Cauterization using a variety of electrical modalities to create thermal energy including a directly heated metallic applicator or bipolar or monopolar electrodes |
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Angiography |
Radiograph of the vessels usually with contrast medium |
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Arthrography |
Radiographic examination of a joint |
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Cholecystography |
Radiograph of the gallbladder using oral contrast often referred to as gallbladder series |
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Echocardiogram |
Type of sonogram used to study the internal structures of the heart |
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Fluoroscopy |
Radiographic study in which structures are visualized in motion |
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Mammogram |
Radiograph of breast tissue |
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Radiation |
Radiant energy |
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Radiology |
Medical specialty that uses radiant energy forms ultrasound and magnetic waves to study diagnose and treat disease and injury |
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Radiologist |
Physician who specializes in radiology |
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Radiograph |
Developed X ray film |
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Radiography |
Study or practice of radiology using x-rays |
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Radiolucent |
Easily penetrated by x-rays |
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Sonography |
Use of ultrasound waves to view internal body structures |
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Ultrasound |
Use of high frequency sound waves being projected and bounce back to the transmitter resulting in image being projected |
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X ray |
Form of electromagnetic radiation that travels in waves at the speed of light and can penetrate matter and produce a visible image on film |
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ALARA |
As low as reasonably achievable |
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AP |
Anteroposterior view; central ray is directed from front to back |
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CAT |
Computerized axial tomography |
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CT |
Computed tomography |
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IVP |
Intravenous pyelogram |
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LL |
Left lateral view left side of the body faces the film |
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MRI |
Magnetic resonance imaging |
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PA |
Posteroanterior view; central ray is directed from back to front |
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PET |
Positron emission tomography |
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RL |
Right lateral view right side of the body faces the film |
