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16 Cards in this Set
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Benign Neoplasm
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A localized tumor that has a fibrous capsule, limited potential for growth, a regular shape, and cells that are well differentiated. A benign neoplasm does not invade surrounding tissue or metastasize to distant sites.
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Biopsy
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The removal of a small piece of living tissue from an organ or other part of the body for microscopic examination to confirm or establish a diagnosis, estimate prognosis, ore follow the course of a disease
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Cachexia
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General ill health and malnutrition, marked by weakness and emaciation, usually associated with severe disease, such as tuberculosis or cancer
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Carcinogen
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A substance or agent that causes the development or increases the incidence of cancer.
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Carcinoma
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A malignant epithelial neoplasm that tends to invade surrounding tissue and to metastasize to distant regions of the body.
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
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A determination of the number of red and white blood cells per cubic millimeter of blood. Examining a stained slide of blood yields useful information about red cell morphologic characteristics and types of white blood cells.
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Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT scan)
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Radiographic technique that produces a film that represents a detailed cross section of tissue structure
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Dorsal recumbent position
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The supine position with the client lying on the back, head and shoulders.
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Knee-Chest position (genupectoral position)
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The client kneels so that the weight of the body is supported by the knees and chest, with the buttocks raised. The head is turned to one side and the arms are flexed so that the upper pert of the body can be supported in part by the elbows
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Lithotomy Position
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The posture assumed by the client lying supine with the hips and knees flexed and the thighs abducted and rotated externally
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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Use of magnetic fields and radio frequency signals to create sectioned images of various body structures
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Malignant Neoplasm
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A tumor that tends to grow, invade, and metastasize. The tumor usually has an irregular shape and is composed of poorly differentiated cells. If untreated, it may result in death
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Oncology
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The branch of medicine concerned with the study of malignancy. Study of cancerous growths.
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Sims position
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A position in which the client lies on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn forward do the chest. Chest and abdomen are allowed to fall forward. Good for administering enemas and performing rectal exams.
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Situational crisis
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Unexpected crisis that arises suddenly in response to an external event or a conflict concerning a specific circumstance. The symptoms are transient and the episode brief.
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Tumor
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Swelling or enlargement occurring in inflammatory conditions; also called neoplasms. May be localized or invasive, benign or malignant.
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