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Radiologist

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Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with the X-ray and other forms of radiant energy

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Radiology

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Creates an image of hard tissue internal structures by the exposure of sensitized film to x-radiation

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Magnetic resonance imaging

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Uses a combination of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce images

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Computed tomography

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Uses x radiation with computer assistance to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body

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Radiography

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Uses x radiation passing through the patient to expose a film or create a digital image that shows the body in profile

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Radiolucent

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Allows X-rays to pass through and appears black or dark gray on the resulting film

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Radiopaque

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Substance does not allow X-rays to pass through and appears white or light gray on resulting film

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Pericardiocentesis

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Puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid.

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Cardiocentesis

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Puncture of a chamber of the heart for diagnosis therapy

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Arthrocentesis

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Surgical puncture of a joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis to determine the cause of pain or swelling in a joint.

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Amniocentesis

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Diagnostic test performed during pregnancy

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Laparoscopy

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Visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope that is passed through a small incision in the abdominal wall.

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Endoscope

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Small flexible tube with a light and a lens of the end

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Endoscopic

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Surgical procedure that is performed through very small incisions with the use of an endoscope and specialized instruments.

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Endoscopy

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Visual examination of the interior of a body cavity

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Barium enema

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Lower GI study

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Barium swallow

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Upper GI study

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Barium

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A radio graphic contrast medium used primarily to visualize the gastrointestinal tract

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Ven

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Vein

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Intravenous contrast medium

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Injected into a vein to make the flow of blood through blood vessels and organs visible

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Tom/o

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Slice.

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Tomography

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The use of X-rays or ultrasound to produce a cross-section of the body

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Intraoral radiography

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The film is placed within the mouth and exposed by a camera positioned next to the exterior of the cheek

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Panoramic radiograph/panorex

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Shows all the structures in both dental arches in a single film

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Radio graphic projection

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Describes the path that the X-ray beam follows through the patients body from the entrance to exit

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Low HB

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Indicates lower than normal hemoglobin concentration due to anemia, recent hemorrhage or fluid retention

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High HB levels

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Higher than normal he,ogle in concentration in the plasma due to polycythemia or dehydration

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Red blood cell count

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Determination of the number of erythrocytes in the blood

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Thrombocytopenia

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Abnormal decrease in the number of platelets

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Thrombocytosis

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An abnormal increase in the number of platelets

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Platelet count

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Measures the number of platelets in a specified amount of blood and is a screening test to evaluate platelet function.

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Anemia

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Deficient red blood cells

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Polycythemia

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Excess red blood cells

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Hydration

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Fluid levels in the body

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Crit

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To separate

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Hematocrit

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Describes the percentage by volume of a blood sample occupied by red cells

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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A test based on the speed with which the red blood cells separate from the plasma and fall to the bottom of a specialized tube

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Complete blood cell count

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Series of tests performed as a group to evaluate several blood conditions

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Radio graphic positioning

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Describes the placement of the patients body and the part of the body that is closest to the X-ray film.

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Arterial stick

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The puncture of an artery on the inside of the wrist to obtain arterial blood

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Phleb

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Vein

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Phlebotomy/veinpuncture

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Puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood

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Phlebotomist

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Person trained to draw blood from patients

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Profile

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Tests that are frequently performed as a group on automated multichannel laboratory testing equipment

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Stat

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Needed immediately

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Knee-chest position

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Patient is lying face down with the hips bent so that the knees and chest rest on the table

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Slims position

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Patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up with the left arm placed along the back

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Prone position

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Patient is lying on the abdomen face down

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Lithotomy position

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Patient is lying on the back, face up with the feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups

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Dorsal recumbent position

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Lying on the back, face up with the knees bent

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Horizontal recumbent position/supine position

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Patient lying on the back, face up

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Decubitus

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Describes the patient lying in recumbent position

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Recumbent

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Describes any position in which the patient is lying down

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Total hemoglobin test

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Usually part of a complete blood count

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Reiki

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Practitioners transfers healing energy to the patients by means of visualization or gentle touch.

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Qi Gong

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System of the movement breathing techniques, and mediation designed to improve and enhance flow of qi.

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Acupressure

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Traditional Chinese touch therapy involving finger pressure applied to specific areas of the body to restore the flow of qi

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Mindfulness meditation

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Focuses on becoming more aware of thoughts and emotions and their physiological responses.

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Hypnosis

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A patient is placed in a state of focused concentration and narrowed attention that makes him or her more susceptible to suggestions

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Visualization

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Patient follows verbal prompts

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Biofeedback

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Patient guided treatment that teaches individuals to control muscle tension, and other bodily functions through relaxation, visualization.

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Homeopathy

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Involves the use of substances created from plant or mineral products diluted a thousand fold in water or alcohol

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Naturopathy

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Combination of nutrition, medicinal supplements and herbs, water therapy

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Kinesiology

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Study of body and movements and physical activity

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Complementary medicine

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Practice and systems of health care used to supplement allopathic medicine

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Bolus

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Single concentrated dose of a drug usually injected into a blood vessel over a short period of time

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PICC line / peripherally inserted central catheter

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Frequently used for a patient who will need IV therapy for more than 7 days

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Intravenous injection

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Directly into a vein

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Muscul

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Muscle

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