Sports Med. 5

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nuclear membrane

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branch of medicine concerned with the use of radioactive substances for diagnosis, treatment, and research

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radiology

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medical specialty concerned with the use of electromagnetic radiation, ultrasound, and imaging techniques for diagnosis and threatment of disease and injury

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endoscopy

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visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument called an endoscope

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computed tomography (CT scan)

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imaging technique achieved by rotating an x-ray emitter around the area to be scanned and measuring the intensity of tansmitted rays from different angles

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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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noninvasive imaging technique that uses radiowaves and a strong magnetic feild rahter than an x-ray beam to produce multiplaner cross-sectional images

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ultrasonography (US)

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imagaing procedure using high-frequency soudn waves (ultrasound) that display the reflected "echoes" on a monitor

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biopsy (bx)

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represtative tissue sample removed from a body site for microsopic examination, usually to establish a diagnosis

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needle biopsy

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removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hollow needle, usually attached to a syringe

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punch biopsy

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removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow instrument (punch)

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cauterize

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destory tissue by electricity, freezing, heat, or corrosive chemicals

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laser surgery

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surgical technique employing a devicxe thaat emits intense heat and power at close range to cut, burn, vaporize, or destroy tissues