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30 Cards in this Set
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Cholecystogram |
An x-ray study of the gallbladder |
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Intravenous pyelogram |
An x-ray study of the urinary system with IV contrast dye (IVP) |
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Hemoccult test |
Test to detect hidden blood in the GI system |
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Atyplcal |
Not normal |
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Ultrasonography |
The study of internal organs made visible by sound waves |
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MRI |
Magnetic resonance imaging |
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CAT |
Computerized axial tomography |
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Tendon |
Tissue that attaches muscle to bone |
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Cholelithiasis |
Gall stones |
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Diverticulitis |
Inflammation of the diverticulum |
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GERD |
Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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IBS |
Irritable bowel syndrome |
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Polyp |
Tumor with stem commonly occuring in the colon |
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Regurgitation |
Return of fluids and solids back into the mouth |
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Axial skeleton |
Bones of the skull, vertebral column, thorax and sternum |
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Appendicular skeleton |
Bones of the arms, hands, legs, feet, shoulders, and pelvic |
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Biopsy |
Removal of a small piece of living tissue |
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Bronchodilator |
Drug that expands the bronchial tubes |
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Closed fracture |
Fx with no broken skin |
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Open fracture |
Fx with broken skin and bone |
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Colonoscopy |
Visual examination of the colon |
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Ligament |
Tissue that attaches bone to bone |
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Dislocation |
Displacement of a bone |
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Malignancy |
Cancerous growth |
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Lavage |
To irrigate (wash) |
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Costa- |
Rib |
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C/O |
Complains of |
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Cyst- |
Bladder |
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HEENT |
Head, ears, eyes, nose, throat |
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Kypho- |
Humped |
