Chapter 4 Body Structure Flashcards
Substance analyzed or tested generally by means of lab methods
Analyte
Abnormal fibrous bands that hold or bind together tissues that are normally separated
Adhesion
Substance injected into the body to facilitate radiographic images of internal structures
Contrast medium
Bursting open of a wound especially a surgical abdominal wound
Dehiscence
Diseased; pertaining to a disease
Morbid
Substances that emit radiation spontaneously; also called tracers
Radionuclides
Radionuclide attached to a protein, sugar, or other substance used to visualize an organ or area of the body that will be scanned
Radiopharmaceutical
Pathological state usually febrile resulting from the presence or microorganisms or their products in the bloodstream
Sepsis
Producing or associated with generation of pus
Suppurative
Visual exam of a body cavity using a specialized lighted instrument
Endoscopy
Visual exam of the organs of the pelvis and abdomen through very small incisions in the abdominal wall
Laparoscopy
Exam of the lungs, pleura, and pleural space with a scope inserted through a small incision between the ribs
Thoracoscopy
Common blood test that enumerates rbc WBC and platelets; measures hemoglobin, estimates red cell volume and sorts WBCs Ito five subtypes
Complete blood count CBC
Common urine screening test that evaluates the physical chemical and microscopic properties of urine
Urinalysis UA
Imaging technique achieved by rotating an X-ray emitter around the area to be scanned and measuring the intensity of transmitted rays from different angles
Computed tomography CT
Ultrasound technique used to detect and measure blood flow velocity and direction through the cardiac chambers, valves, and peripheral vessels by reflecting sound waves off moving blood cells
Doppler
Radio graphic technique in which X-rays are directed through the body to a fluorescent screen that displays continuous motion images of internal structures
Fluoroscopy
Noninvasive imaging technique that uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field rather than an X-ray beam to produce multiplanar cross sectional images
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI
Diagnostic technique that uses a radioactive material called a tracer that is introduced into the body and a specialized camera to produce images of organs and structures
Nuclear scan
Scanning technique using computed tomography to record the positrons emitted from a radio pharmaceutical that produces a cross sectional image of metabolic activity in body tissues to determine the presence of disease
Positron emission tomography PET
Imaging technique that uses X-rays passed through the body and captured on a film; also called X-ray
Radiography
Radiological technique that integrates CT and a radioactive material or tracer injected into the bloodstream to visualize blood flow to tissues and organs
Single photon emission computed tomography SPECT
Radio graphic technique that produces an image representing a detailed cross section or slice of an area tissue or organ at a predetermined depth
Tomography
Ex: CT PET and SPECT
Imaging procedure using high frequency sound waves that display the reflected echoes on a monitor
Ultrasonography US
Representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic exam usually to establish a diagnosis
Biopsy
Removal of a part by surgery, chemical destruction, electro cautery, freezing, or radio frequency
Ablation
Surgical joining of two ducts vessels or bowel segments to allow flow from one to another
Anastomosis
Destroy tissue by electricity freezing heat or corrosive chemicals
Cauterize
Scraping of a body cavity with a spoon shaped instrument called a curette
Curettage
Incision made to allow the free flow or withdrawal or fluids from a wound or cavity
Incision and drainage
Surgical technique employing a device that emits intend heat and power at close range to cut, burn, vaporize, or destroy tissues
Laser surgery
Surgical removal of tissue in an extensive area surrounding the surgical site in an attempt to excise all the tissue that may be malignant and decrease the chance of recurrence
Radical dissection
Partial excision of a bone organ or other structure
Resection
