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(AB) abortion
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spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own
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Clinical Procedures
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(barium enema)
lower gastrointestinal series |
x-ray images of the colon and rectum obtained after injection of barium into the rectum
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Clinical Procedures
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(CT) computed tomography
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a series of x-ray images are taken in multiple views (especially cross-section)
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Clinical Procedures
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(CVS) chorionic villus sampling
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sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis
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Clinical Procedures
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(D & C) dilation and curettage
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widening of the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus
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Clinical Procedures
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(DRE) digital rectal examination
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finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland
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Clinical Procedures
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(EEG) electroencephalography
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recording of electrical activity of the brain
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Clinical Procedures
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(EUS) endoscopic ultrasonography
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use of an endoscope combined with ultrasound to examine the organs of the gastrintestinal tract
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Clinical Procedures
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(HSG) hysterosalpingography
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x-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material
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Clinical Procedures
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(KUB) kidney, ureters, and bladder
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x-ray examination (without contrast) of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder
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Clinical Procedures
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(LP) lumbar puncture
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CSF is withdrawn from between two lumbar vertebrae for analysis
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Clinical Procedures
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(MRI) magnetic resoncance imaging
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magnetic waves produce images of organ and tissues in all three planes of the body
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Clinical Procedures
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(PET) positron emission tomography
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radioactive glucose is injected and then detected in the brain to image the metabolic activity of cells
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Clinical Procedures
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(RP) retrograde pyelogram
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x-ray imaging of the renal pelvis and ureters after injection of contrast through a urinary catheter into the ureters from the bladder
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Clinical Procedures
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(TURP) transurethral resection of the prostate
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excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through the urethra
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Clinical Procedures
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(VCUG) voiding cystourethrogram
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x-ray record (with contrast) of the urinary bladder and urethra obtained while the patient is voiding
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Clinical Procedures
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abdominal ultrasonography
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sound waves beamed into the abdomen produce an image of abdominal viscera
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Clinical Procedures
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amniocentesis
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needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis
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Clinical Procedures
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aspiration
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withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction
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Clinical Procedures
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castration
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surgical excision of the testicles
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Clinical Procedures
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cauterization
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destruction of tissure by burning
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Clinical Procedures
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cerebral angiography
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x-ray imaging of the arterial blood vessel in the brain after injection of contrast material
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Clinical Procedures
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cesarean section
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surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus
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Clinical Procedures
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cholangiography
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x-ray examination of the biliary system performed after injection of contrast into the bile ducts
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Clinical Procedures
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circumcision
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surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of the penis
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Clinical Procedures
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colposcopy
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visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope
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Clinical Procedures
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cryosurgery
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use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue
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Clinical Procedures
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culdocentesis
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needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac
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Clinical Procedures
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cystoscopy
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direct visualization of the urethra and urinary bladder with and endoscope.
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Clinical Procedures
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dialysis
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process of separating nitrogenous waste materials from the blood
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Clinical Procedures
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Doppler ultrasound studies
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sound waves detect blood flor in the carotid and intracranial arteries
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Clinical Procedures
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exentration
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removal of internal organs within a cavity
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Clinical Procedures
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fetal monitoring
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continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to reduce fetal distress during labor
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Clinical Procedures
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gastric bypass
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reducing the size of the stomach and diverting food to the jejunum (gastrojejunostomy)
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Clinical Procedures
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gastrointestinal endoscopy
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visual examination of the gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope
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Clinical Procedures
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laparoscopy
abdominoscopy |
visual examination of the abdomen with a laparoscope inserted through small incisions in the abdomen
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Clinical Procedures
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lithotripsy
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urinary tract stones are crushed
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Clinical Procedures
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liver biopsy
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removal of liver tissue for microscopic examination
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Clinical Procedures
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mammography
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x-ray imaging of the breast
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Clinical Procedures
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myelography
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x-ray imaging of the spinal canal after injection of contrast medium into the subarachnoid space.
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Clinical Procedures
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nasogastric intubation
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insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach
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Clinical Procedures
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paracentesis (abdominocentesis)
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surgical puncture to remove fluid fom the abdomen
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Clinical Procedures
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pelvic ultrasonography
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recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region
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Clinical Procedures
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pelvimetry
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measurement of the dimensions of the maternal pelvis
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Clinical Procedures
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renal angiography
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x-ray examination (with contrast) of the blood vessels of the kidney
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Clinical Procedures
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renal angioplasty
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dilation of narrowed areas in the renal arteries
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Clinical Procedures
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renal biopsy
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removal of kidney tissue for microscopic examination
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Clinical Procedures
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renal transplantation
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surgical transfer of a kidney from a donor to a recepient
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Clinical Procedures
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tubal ligation
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blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring
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Clinical Procedures
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ultrasonography
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image of urinary tract structures using high-frequency sound waves
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Clinical Procedures
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upper gastrointestinal series
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x-ray images of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine obtained after administering barium by mouth
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Clinical Procedures
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urinary catheterization
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passage of a flexible, tubular instrument through the urethra into the urinary bladder
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Clinical Procedures
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(BUN) blood urea nitrogen
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measurement of urea levels in blood
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Laboratory Test
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(LFTs) liver function tests
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tests for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in blood
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Laboratory Test
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cerebrospinal fluid analysis
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samples of CSF are examined
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Laboratory Test
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Pap test
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microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix
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Laboratory Test
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pregnancy test
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blood or urine test to deect the presence of hCG
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Laboratory Test
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PSA Test
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measurement of levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood.
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Laboratory Test
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semen analysis
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microscopic examination of ejeculated fluid
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Laboratory Test
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stool culture
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test for microorganisms present in feces
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Laboratory Test
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stool guaiac test
hemoccult test |
test to detect occult (hidden) blood in feces
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Laboratory Test
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