17.3 diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures For Disorders Of The Thyroid Gland Flashcards
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Aspiration
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Removal by suction of fluid or gas from the body cavity
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Isotope
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Radioactive element some of these elements are used in the diagnostic procedures
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Lobectomy
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Surgical movement of a lobe of the lungs or the thyroid gland
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Lymphadenectomy
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Surgical incision of a lymph node
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Radioactive iodine
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Any of a very tracer that emit, alpha, beta or gamma rays
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Ultrasonography
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Delineation of deep structures, using sound waves.
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Ultrasonography
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Delineation of deep structures, using sound waves.