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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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Ablation

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removal or destruction by cutting, chemicals, or electrocautery

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Abortion

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termination of pregnancy

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Absence

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without

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Actinotherapy

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treatment of acne using ultraviolet rays

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Adenoidectomy

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removal of adenoids

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adipose

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fatty

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Adrenals

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glands, located at the top of the kidneys, that produces steroid hormones

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Albinism

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lack of color/pigment

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Allograft

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homograft, same species graft

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Alopecia

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condition in which the hair falls out

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Amniocentesis

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percutaneous aspiration of amniotic fluid

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Amniotic sac

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sac containing the fetus and amniotic fluid

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A-mode

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one-dimensional ultrasonic display reflecting the time it takes a sound wave to reach a structure and reflect back; maps the structure’s outline

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Anastomosis

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surgical connection of two tubular structures, such as two pieces if the intestine

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Aneurysm

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abnormal dilation of vessels, usually an artery

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Angina

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sudden pain

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Angiography

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radiography of the blood vessels

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Angioplasty

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procedure in a vessel to dilate the vessel opening

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Anhidrosis

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deficiency of sweat

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Anomaloscope

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instrument used to test color vision

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Anoscopy

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procedure that uses a scope to examine the anus

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Antepartum

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before childbirth

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Anterior(ventral)

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in front of

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Anterior segment

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those parts of the eye in the front of and including the lens(cornea, iris, ciliary body, aqueous humor)

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anterposterior

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from front to back

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Antigen

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a substance that produces a specific response

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Aortography

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radiographic recording of the aorta

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Apex Cardiography

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recording of the movement of the chest wall over the end of the heart

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Aphakia

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absence of the lens of the eye

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Apicectomy

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excision of a portion of the temporal bone

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Apnea

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cessation of breathing

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Arthrocentesis

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injection and/or aspiration of a joint

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Arthrography

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radiography of a joint

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Arthroplasty

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reshaping or reconstruction of a joint

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Arthroscopy

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use of scope to view inside joint

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Articular

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pertains to joint

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Asphyxia

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lack of oxygen

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Aspiration

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use of a needle and a syringe to withdraw fluid

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Assignment

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Medicare’s payment for the service, which participating physicians agree to accept as payment in full

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Asthma

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shortage of breath caused by contraction of bronchi

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Astigmatism

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condition in which the refractive surfaces of the eye are unequal

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Atelectasis

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incomplete expansion of lung, collapse

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Artherectomy

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removal of plaque by percutaneous method

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Atrophy

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wasting away

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Audiometry

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hearing test

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Aural atresia

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congenital absence of the external auditory canal

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Auscultation

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listening to sounds within the body

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Autograft

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from patient’s own body

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49
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Avulsion

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ripping or tearing away of part either surgically or accidentally

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Axillary nodes

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lymph nodes located in the armpit

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Bacilli

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plural of bacillus, a rod-shaped bacterium

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barium enema

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radiographic contrast medium

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Beneficiary

A

person who benefits from health or life insurance

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Bifocal

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two focuses in eyeglasses, one usually for close work and the other for improvement of distance vision

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Bilaminate skin

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skin substance usually made of silicone-covered nylon mesh

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Bilateral

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occurring on two sides

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Biliary

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refers to gallbladder, bile, or bile duct

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Bilobectomy

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surgical removal of two lobes of a lung

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Biofeedback

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process of giving a person self-information

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Biometry

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application of a statistical measure to a biological fact

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Biopsy

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removal of a small piece of living tissue for diagnostic purposes

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Block

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frozen piece of a sample

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Brachytherapy

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therapy using radioactive sources that are placed inside the body

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Bronchiole

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smaller division of bronchial tree

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Bronchography

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radiographic recording of the lungs

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Bronchoplasty

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surgical repair of the bronchi

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Bronchoscopy

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inspection of the bronchial tree using a bronchoscope

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B-scan

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two-dimensional display of tissues and organs

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Bulbocavernosus

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muscle that constricts the vagina in a female and the urethra in a male

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Bulbourethral

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gland with duct leading to the urethra

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Bundle of His

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muscular cardiac fibers that provide the heart rhythm to the ventricles; blockage of this rhythm produces heart block

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Bundled codes

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one code that represents a package of services

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Bunion

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hallux valgus, abnormal increase in size of metatarsal head that results in displacement of the great toe

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Burr

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drill used to create an entry into the cranium

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Bursa

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fluid-filled sac that absorbs friction

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76
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Bursitis

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inflammation of bursa(joint sac)

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Bypass

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to go around

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Calcaneal

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pertaining to the heel bone

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Calculus

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concretion of mineral salts, also called a stone

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Calycoplasty

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surgical reconstruction of a recess of the renal pelvis

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Calyx

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recess of the renal pelvis

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Cancellous

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lattice-type structure, usually of bone

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Cardiopulmonary

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refers to the heart and lungs

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Cardiopulmonary Bypass

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blood bypasses the heart through a heart-lung machine

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Cardioversion

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electrical shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm

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Carotid Body

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located on each side of the common carotid artery, often a site of tumor

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Cartilage

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connective tissue

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Cataract

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opaque covering on or in the lens

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Catheter

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tube placed into the body to put fluid in or take fluid out

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Caudal

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same as inferior, away from the head, or the lower part of the body

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Causalgia

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burning pain

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Cauterization

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destruction of tissue by the use of cautery

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Cavernosa

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connection between the cavity of the penis and a vein

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Cavernosography

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radiographic recording of a cavity, e.g. the pulmonary cavity or the main part of the penis

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Cavernosometry

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measurement of the pressure in a cavity, e.g. the penis

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Central Nervous System

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brain and spinal cord

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Cervical

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pertaining to the neck or the cervix of the uterus

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Cervix Uteri

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rounded, cone-shaped neck of the uterus

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Cesarean

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surgical opening through abdominal wall for delivery

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Cholangiography

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radiographic recording of the bile ducts

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Cholangiopancreatography

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radiographic recording of the biliary system or pancreas

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Cholecystectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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Cholecystoenterostomy

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creation of a connection between the gallbladder and intestine

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cholecystography

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radiographic recording of the gallbladder

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Cholesteatoma

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tumor that forms in middle ear

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Chondral

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referring to the cartilage

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Chordee

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condition resulting in the penis being bent downward

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Chorionic villus sampling

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CVS, biopsy of the outermost part of the placenta

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Circumflex

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a coronary artery that circles the heart

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Cloquet’s node

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also called a gland; it is the highest of the deep groin lymph nodes

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Closed Fracture Repair

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not surgically opened with/without manipulation and with/without traction

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Closed treatment

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fracture site that not surgically opened or visualized

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Coccyx

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caudal extremity of vertebral column

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Collagen

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protein substance of skin

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Colles’ fracture

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fracture at lower end of radius that displaces the bone posteriorly

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Colonoscopy

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fiberscopic examination of the entire colon that may include part of the terminal ileum

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Colostomy

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artificial opening between the colon and the abdominal wall

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Component

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part

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119
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Computed axial tomography

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CAT or CT, procedure by which selected planes of tissue are pinpointed through computer enhancement, and images may be reconstructed by analysis of variance in absorption of the tissue

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Conjuctiva

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the lining of the eyelids and the covering of anterior sclera

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Contraction

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drawn together

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Contralateral

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opposite site

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Cordectomy

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surgical removal of the vocal cord(s)

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Cordocentesis

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procedure to obtain a fetal blood sample; also called a percutaneous umbilical blood sampling

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Corneosclera

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cornea and sclera of the eye

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Corpectomy

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removal of vertebrae

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Corpora Cavernosa

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the two cavities of the penis

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128
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Corpus uteri

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uterus

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129
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Crackle

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abnormal sound when breathing (heard on auscltation)

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Craniectomy

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permanent, partial removal of skull

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Craniotomy

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opening of skull

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Cranium

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that part of the skeleton that encloses the brain

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Curettage

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scraping of a cavity using a spoon-shaped instrument

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134
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Curette

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spoon-shaped instrument used to scrape a cavity

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Cutdown

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incision into a vessel for placement of a catheter

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Cyanosis

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bluish discoloration

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Cystocele

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herniation of the bladder into the vagina

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Cystography

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radiographic recording of the urinary bladder

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Cystolithectomy

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removal of a calculus (stone) from the urinary bladder

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Cystolithotomy

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cystolithectomy

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Cystometrogram

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CMG, measurement of the pressures and capacity of the urinary bladder

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142
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Cystoplasty

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surgical reconstruction of the bladder

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143
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Cystorrhaphy

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suture of the bladder

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144
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Cystoscopy

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use of a scope to view the bladder

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145
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Cystostomy

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surgical creation of an opening into the bladder

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146
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Cystotomy

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incision into the bladder

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147
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Cystourethroplasty

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surgical reconstruction of the bladder and urethra

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148
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Cystourethroscopy

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use of a scope to view the bladder and the urethra

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149
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Dacrycystography

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radiographic recording of the lacrimal sac or tear duct sac

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150
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Dacrostenosis

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narrowing of the lacrimal duct

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151
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Debridement

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cleansing of or removal of dead tissue from a wound

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deductible

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amount the patient is liable for before the payer begins to pay for covered services

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153
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delayed flap

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pedicle of skin with blood supply that is separated from origin over time

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154
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delivery

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childbirth

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dermabrasion

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planing of the skin by means of sander, brush, or sandpaper

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156
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dermatologist

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physician who treats conditions of the skin

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157
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Dialysis

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filtration of blood

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158
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Dilation

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expansion

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159
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Discectomy

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removal of a vertebral disc

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160
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Discography

A

placement in a location other than the original location

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161
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Distal

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farther from the point of attachment or origin

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162
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Diverticulum

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protrusion in the wall of an organ

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163
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Doppler

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ultrasonic measure of blood movement

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164
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Dosimetry

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scientific calculation of radiation emitted from various radioactive sources

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165
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Drainage

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free flow or withdrawl of fluids from a wound or cavity

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Duodenography

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radiographic recording of the duodenum or first part of the small intestine

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167
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Dysphagia

A

difficulty swallowing

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168
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Dyspnea

A

shortness of breath, difficult breathing

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169
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Dysuria

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painful urination

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170
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Dysphonia

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speech impairment

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171
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Echocardiography

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radiographic recording of the heart or heart walls or surrounding tissues

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172
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Echoencephalography

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ultrasound of the brain

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173
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Echography

A

ultrasound procedure in which sound waves are bounced off an internal organ and the resulting image is recorded

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174
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Ectopic

A

pregnancy outside of the uterus (i.e in the fallopian tube)

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175
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Edema

A

swelling due to abnormal fluid collection in the tissue spaces

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176
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Elective Surgery

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nonemergency procedure

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177
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Electrocardiogram

A

ECG, written record of the electrical action of the heart

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178
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Electrocautery

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cauterization by means of heated instrument

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179
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Electrocochleography

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test to measure the eighth cranial nerve (hearing test)

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180
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Electrode

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lead attached to a generator that carries the electrical current from the generator to the atria or ventricles

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181
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Electroencephalogram

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EEG, written record of the electrical action of the brain

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182
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Electromyogram

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EMG, written record of the electrical activity of the skeletal muscles

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183
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Electronic claim submission

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claims prepared and submitted via computer

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184
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Electronic signature

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identification system of a computer

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185
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Electro-oculogram

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EOG, written record of the electrical activity of the eye

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186
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Electrophysiology

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study of the electrical system of the heart, including the study of the arrhythmias

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187
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Embolectomy

A

removal of blockage (embolism) from vessel

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188
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Emphysema

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air accumulated in organ or tissue

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189
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Encephalography

A

radiographic recording of the subarachnoid space and ventricles of the brain

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190
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Endartectomy

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incision into an artery to remove the inner lining so as to eliminate disease or blockage

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191
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Endomyocardial

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pertaining to the inner and middle layers of the heart

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192
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Endopylotomy

A

procedure involving the bladder and uterus, including the insertion of a stent into the renal pelvis

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193
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Endoscopy

A

inspection of body organs or cavities using a lighted scope that may be inserted through an existing opening or through a small incision

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194
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Enterolysis

A

releasing of adhesions of intestine

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195
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Enucleation

A

removal of an organ or organs from a body cavity

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196
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Epicardial

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over the heart

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197
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Epidermolysis

A

loosening of the epidermis

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198
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Epidermomycosis

A

superficial fungal infection

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199
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Epididymectomy

A

surgical removal of the epididymis

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200
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Epididymis

A

tube located at the top of the testes that stores sperm

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201
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Epididymyography

A

radiographic recording of the epididymis

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202
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Epididymovasostomy

A

creation of a new connection between the vas deferens and epididymis

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203
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Epiglottidectomy

A

excision of the covering of the larynx

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204
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Episclera

A

connective covering of the sclera

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205
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Epistaxis

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nosebleed

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Epithelium

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surface covering of internal and external organs of the body

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207
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Erythema

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redness of skin

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208
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Escharotomy

A

surgical incision into necrotic (dead) tissue

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209
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Eventration

A

protusion of the bowel through an opening in the abdomen

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210
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Evisceration

A

removal of an organ all in one piece

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211
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Exophthalmos

A

protrusion of the eyeball

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212
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Exostosis

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bony growth

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213
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Exstrophy

A

condition in which an organ is turned inside out

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214
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Extracorporeal

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occuring outside the body

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False aneurysm

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sac of clotted blood that has completely destroyed the vessel and is being contained by the tissue that surrounds the vessel

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Fasciectomy

A

removal of a band of fibrous tissue

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217
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Federal Register

A

official publication of all “Presidential Documents, “ “Rules and Regulations,” “Proposed Rules” and “Notices”; government-instituted national changes are published in the Federal Register

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218
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Fee Schedule

A

services and payment allowed for each service

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219
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Femoral

A

pertaining to the bone from the pelvis to knee

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220
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Fenestration

A

creation of a new opening in the inner wall of the middle ear

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221
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Fissure

A

cleft or groove

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Fistula

A

abnormal opening from one area to another area or to the outside of the body

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223
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Fluoroscopy

A

procedure for viewing the interior of the body using x-rays and projecting the image onto a TV screen

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224
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Fracture

A

break in a bone

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225
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Free full-thickness graft

A

graft of epidermis and dermis that is completely removed from donor area

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226
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Fulguration

A

use of electrical current to destroy tissue

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227
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Fundoplasty

A

repair of the bottom of the bladder

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228
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Furuncle

A

nodule in the skin caused by Staphylococci entering through hair follicle

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229
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Ganglion

A

knot

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230
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Gastrointestinal

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pertaining to the stomach and intestine

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231
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Gastroplasty

A

operation on the stomach for repair or reconfiguration

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Gastrostomy

A

artificial opening between the stomach and the abdominal wall

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233
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Gatekeeper

A

a physician who manages a patient’s access to health care

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234
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Glaucoma

A

eye diseases that are characterized by an increase in intraocular pressure

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235
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Globe

A

eyeball

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236
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Glottis

A

true vocal cords

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237
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Gonioscopy

A

use of a scope to examine the angles of the eye

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238
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Group Practice Model

A

an organization of physicians who contract with a Health Maintenance Organization to provide services to the enrolleesof the HMO

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239
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Grouper

A

computer used to input the principal diagnosis and other critical information about a patient and then provide the correct DRG code

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Health Maintenance Organization

A

HMO, a health care delivery system in which an enrollee is assigned a primary care physician who manages all the health care needs of the enrollee

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241
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Hematoma

A

mass of blood that forms outside of the body

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242
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Hemodyalsis

A

cleansing of the blood outside of the body

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243
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Hemolysis

A

breakdown of red blood cells

244
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Hemoptysis

A

bloody sputum

245
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Hepatography

A

radiographic recording of the liver

246
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Hernia

A

organ or tissue protuding through the wall or cavity that usually contains it

247
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Histology

A

study of structure of tissue and cells

248
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Homograft

A

allograft, same species graft

249
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Hormone

A

chemical substance produced by the body’s endocrine glands

250
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Hydrocele

A

sac of fluid

251
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Hyperopia

A

farsightedness; eyeball is too short from front to back

252
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Hypogastric

A

lowest middle abdominal area

253
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Hyposensitization

A

decreased sensitivity

254
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Hypothermia

A

low body temperature; sometimes induced during surgical procedures

255
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Hypoxemia

A

low level of oxygen in the blood

256
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Hypoxia

A

low level of oxygen in the tissue

257
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Hysterectomy

A

surgical removal of the uterus

258
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Hysterorrhaphy

A

suturing of the uterus

259
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Hysterosalpingography

A

radiographic recording of the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes

260
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Hysteroscopy

A

visualization of the canal and cavity of the uterus using a scope placed through the vagina

261
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Ichthyosis

A

skin disorder characterized by scaling

262
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Ileostomy

A

artificial opening between the ileum and the abdominal wall

263
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ilium

A

portion of hip

264
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imbrication

A

overlapping

265
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Immunotherapy

A

therapy to increase immunity

266
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Implantable Defibrillator

A

surgically placed device that directs an electrical shock to the heart to restore rhythm

267
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Incarcerated

A

regarding hernias, a constricted, irreducible hernia that may cause obstruction of an intestine

268
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Incise

A

to cut into

269
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Individual Practice Association

A

IPA, an organization of physicians who provide services for a set fee; Health Maintenance Organizations often contract with the IPA for services to their enrollees

270
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Inferior

A

away from the head of the lower part of the body; also known as caudalingual

271
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Intracardiac

A

inside the heart

272
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Intramural

A

within the organ wall

273
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Intramuscular

A

into a muscle

274
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Intrauterine

A

inside the uterus

275
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Intravenous

A

into a vein

276
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Intravenous pyleography

A

IVP, radiographic recording of the urinary system

277
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Introitus

A

opening or entrance to the vagina from the uterus

278
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Intubation

A

insertion of a tube

279
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Intussusception

A

slipping of one part of the intestine into another part

280
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Invasive

A

entering the body, breaking skin

281
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Iontophoresis

A

introduction of ions into the body

282
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Ischemia

A

deficient blood supply due to obstruction of the circulatory system

283
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Island pedicle flap

A

contains a single artery and vein that remain attached to origin temporarily or permanently

284
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Isthmus

A

connection of two regions or structures

285
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Isthmus, thyroid

A

tissue connection between right and left thyroid lobes

286
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Isthmusectomy

A

surgical removal of the isthmus

287
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Jaundice

A

a condition in which excessive bilirubin causes the skin and whites of the eyes to appear yellowish

288
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Jejunostomy

A

artificial opening between the jejunum and the abdominal wall

289
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Joint

A

the place at which two bones attach

290
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Jugular nodes

A

lymph nodes located next to the large vein in the neck

291
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Keloid

A

a fibrous growth that forms at the site of a scar

292
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Keratomalacia

A

softening of the cornea associated with a deficiency of vitamin A

293
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Keratoplasty

A

surgical repair of the cornea

294
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Ketones

A

compounds that are carbon-based by-products of fatty acid metabolism, excess ketone bodies in urine may indicate diabetes mellitus

295
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Kidney

A

organs that filter blood and balance the levels of water, salt, and minerals in the blood

296
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Kidney stones

A

formations of minerals and salt that may form in the urine

297
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Kock pouch

A

surgical creation of a urinary bladder from a segment of the ileum

298
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Kyphosis

299
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Labryinth

A

inner connecting cavities, such as the internal ear

300
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Labyrinthitis

A

inner ear inflammation

301
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Lacrimal

A

related to tears

302
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Lamina

A

flat plate

303
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Laminectomy

A

surgical excision of the lamina

304
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Laparoscopy

A

exploration of the abdomen and pelvic cavities using a scope placed through a small incision in the abdominal wall

305
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Laryngeal web

A

congenital abnormality of connective tissue between the vocal cords

306
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Laryngectomy

A

surgical removal of the larynx

307
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laryngography

A

radiographic recording of the larynx

308
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laryngoplasty

A

surgical repair to the larynx

309
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larygnoscope

A

fiberoptic scope used to view the inside of the larynx

310
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laryngoscopy

A

direct visualization and examination of the interior of the larynx with a laryngoscope

311
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larygnotomy

A

incision into the larynx

312
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Lateral

A

away from the midline of the body (to the side)

313
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Lavage

A

washing out

314
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Leukoderma

A

depigmentation of the skin

315
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Leukoplakia

A

white patch on mucous membrane

316
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Ligament

A

fibrous band of tissue that connects cartilage to bone

317
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Ligation

A

binding or tying off, as in constricting the blood flow of a vessel or binding fallopian tubes for sterilization

318
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Liocyte

319
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Lipoma

A

fatty tumor

320
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Lithotomy

A

incision into an organ or a duct for the purpose of removing a stone

321
Q

Lithrotripsy

A

crushing of a stone by sound waves or force

322
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Lobectomy

A

surgical excision of lobe of the lung

323
Q

Lordosis

A

anterior curve of the spine

324
Q

Lumbodynia

A

pain in the lumbar area

325
Q

Lunate

A

one of the wrist(carpal) bones

326
Q

Lymph node

A

station along the lymphatic system

327
Q

Lymphadenectomy

A

excision of a lymph node or nodes

328
Q

Lymphadentitis

A

inflammation of a lymph node

329
Q

Lymphangiography

A

radiographic recording of the lymphatic vessels and nodes

330
Q

Lymphangiotomy

A

incision into a lymphatic vessel

331
Q

Lysis

332
Q

Magnetic resonance imaging

A

MRI, procedure that uses nonionizing radiation to view the body in a cross-sectional view

333
Q

Major Diagnostic Categories

A

MDC, the division of all principal diagnoses into 25 manually exclusive principal diagnosis areas within the DRG system

334
Q

Mammography

A

radiographic recording of the breasts

335
Q

Managed Care Organization

A

MCO, a group that is responsible for the health care services offered to an enrolled group of persons

336
Q

Manipulation

A

movement by hand

337
Q

Manipulation or reduction

A

alignment of a fracture or joint dislocation to its normal position

338
Q

Mastoidectomy

A

removal of the mastoid bone

339
Q

Maximum Actual Allowable Charge

A

MAAC, limitation on the total amount that can be charged by physicians who are not participants in Medicare

340
Q

Meatotomy

A

surgical enlargement of the opening of the urinary meatus

341
Q

Medial

A

toward the midline of the body

342
Q

Medical Volume Performance Standards

A

MVPS, government’s estimate of how much growth is appropriate for nationwide physician expenditures paid by the Part B Medicare program

343
Q

Medicare Economic Index

A

MEI, government mandated index that ties increases in the Medicare prevailing charges to economic indicators

344
Q

Medicare Fee Schedule

A

MFS, schedule that listed the allowable charges for Medicare services; was replaced by the Medicare reasonable charge payment system

345
Q

Medicare risk HMO

A

a Medicare-funded alternative to the standard Medicare supplemental coverage

346
Q

Melanin

A

dark pigment of skin

347
Q

Melanoma

A

tumor of epidermis, malignant and black in color

348
Q

Meniere’s disease

A

condition that causes dizziness, ringing in the ears, and deafness

349
Q

M-Mode

A

one-dimensional display of movement of structures

350
Q

modality

A

treatment method

351
Q

Mohs surgery or Mohs micrographic surgery

A

removal of skin cancer in layers by a surgeon who also acts as pathologist during surgery

352
Q

Monofocal

A

eyeglasses with one vision correction

353
Q

Multipara

A

more than one pregnancy

354
Q

Muscle

A

organ of contraction and movement

355
Q

Muscle flap

A

transfer of muscle from origin to recipient site

356
Q

Myasthenia gravis

A

syndrome characterized by muscle weakness

357
Q

Myleography

A

radiographic recording of the subarachnoid space of the spine

358
Q

Myopia

A

nearsightedness, eyeball too long from front to back

359
Q

Myringotomy

A

incision into the lymphatic membrane

360
Q

Nasal button

A

synthetic circular disc used to cover a hole in the nasal septum

361
Q

Nasopharyngoscopy

A

use of a scope to visualize the nose and the pharynx

362
Q

National Provider Identifier

A

NPI, a 10-digit number assigned to a physician by Medicare

363
Q

Nephrectomy, paraperitoneal

A

kidney transplant

364
Q

Nephrocutaneous fistula

A

a channel from the kidney to the skin

365
Q

Nephrolithotomy

A

removal of a kidney stone through an incision made into the kidney

366
Q

Nephrorrhaphy

A

suturing of the kidney

367
Q

Nephrostolithotomy

A

creation of an artificial channel to the kidney

368
Q

Nephrostolithotomy, precutaneous

A

procedure to establish an artificial channel between the skin and the kidney

369
Q

Nephrotomy

A

incision into the kidney

370
Q

Neurovascular Flap

A

contains artery, vein, and nerve

371
Q

Noninvasive

A

not entering the body, not breaking skin

372
Q

Nuclear Cardiology

A

diagnostic specialty that uses radiologic procedures to aid in diagnosis of cardiologic conditions

373
Q

Nystagmus

A

rapid involuntary eye movements

374
Q

Ocular adnexa

A

orbit, extraocular muscles, and eyelid

375
Q

Olecranon

A

elbow bone

376
Q

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989

A

OBRA, act that established new rules for Medicare reinbursement

377
Q

Oophrectomy

A

surgical removal of the ovary(ies)

378
Q

Opacification

A

area that has become opaque(milky)

379
Q

Open fracture repair

A

surgical opening (incision) over or remote opening as access to a fracture site

380
Q

Open treatment

A

fracture site that is surgically opened and visualized

381
Q

Ophthalmodynamometry

A

test of the blood pressure of the eye

382
Q

Ophthalmology

A

body of knowledge regarding the eyes

383
Q

Opthalmoscopy

A

examination of the interior of the eye by means of a scope, also known as fundoscopy

384
Q

Optokinetic

A

movement of the eyes to objects moving in the visual field

385
Q

Orchiectomy

A

castration; removal of the testes

386
Q

Orchiopexy

A

surgical procedure to release undescended testes and fixate them within the scrotum

387
Q

Order

A

shows subordination of one thing to another; family or class

388
Q

Orthopnea

A

difficulty breathing, needing to be in erect position to breathe

389
Q

Orthoptic

A

corrective; in the correct place

390
Q

Osteoarthritis

A

degenerative condition of articular cartilage

391
Q

Osteoclast

A

absorbs or removes bone

392
Q

Osteotomy

A

cutting into bone

393
Q

Otitis Media

A

noninfectious inflammation of the middle ear; serous otitis media produces liquid drainage (not purluent) and suppurative otitis media produces purluent (pus) matter

394
Q

Otoscope

A

instrument used to examine the internal and external ear

395
Q

Oviduct

A

fallopian tube

396
Q

Papilledema

A

swelling of the optic disc (papilla)

397
Q

Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia

A

hernia that is near the esophagus

398
Q

Parathyroid

A

produces a hormone to mobilize calcium from the bones to the blood

399
Q

Paronychia

A

infection around nail

400
Q

Part A

A

Medicare’s hospital insurance; covers hospital/facility care

401
Q

Part B

A

Medicare’s supplemental medical insurance; covers physician services and durable medical equipment that are not paid for under Part A

402
Q

Participating provider Program

A

Medicare providers who have agreed in advance to accept assignment on all Medicare claims, now termed Quality Improvement Organizations (QIO)

403
Q

Patella

404
Q

Pedicle

A

growth attached with a stern

405
Q

Peer Review Organizations

A

PRO’s, groups established to review hospital admission and care

406
Q

Pelviolithotomy

A

pyleoplasty

407
Q

Penoscrotal

A

referring to the penis and scrotum

408
Q

Percussion

A

tapping with sharp blows as a diagnostic technique

409
Q

Percutaneous

A

through the skin

410
Q

Percutaneous fracture repair

A

repair of a fracture by means of pins and wires inserted through the fracture site

411
Q

Percutaneous skeletal fixation

A

considered neither open nor closed; the fracture is not visualized; but fixation is placed across the fracture site under x-ray imaging

412
Q

Pericardiocentesis

A

procedure in which a surgeon withdraws fluid from the pericardial space by means of a needle inserted percutaneously

413
Q

pericardium

A

membranous sac enclosing heart and ends of great vessels

414
Q

perineum

A

area between the vulva and anus; also known as the pelvic floor

415
Q

peripheral nerves

A

12 pairs of cranial nerves; 31 pairs of spinal nerves, and autonomic nervous system; connects peripheral receptors to the brain and spinal cord

416
Q

peritoneal

A

within the lining of the abdominal cavity

417
Q

peritoneoscopy

A

visualization of the abdominal cavity using one scope placed through a small incision in the abdominal wall and another scope placed in the vagina

418
Q

Pharynogolaryngectomy

A

surgical removal of the pharynx and larynx

419
Q

Phlebotomy

A

cutting into a vein

420
Q

Phonocardiogram

A

recording of the heart sounds

421
Q

Photochemotherapy

A

treatment by means of drugs that react to ultraviolet radiation or sunlight

422
Q

Physics

A

scientific study of energy

423
Q

Pilosebaceous

A

pertains to hair follicles and sebaceous glands

424
Q

Placenta

A

a structure that connects the fetus and mother during pregnancy

425
Q

Plethysmography

A

determining the changes in volume of an organ part or body

426
Q

Pleura

A

covers the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity

427
Q

Pleurectomy

A

surgical excision of the pleura

428
Q

Pleuritis

A

inflammation of the pleura

429
Q

Pneumonocentesis

A

surgical puncturing of a lung to withdraw fluid

430
Q

Pneumonolysis

A

surgical separation of the lung from the chest wall to allow the lung to collapse

431
Q

Pneumonostomy

A

surgical procedure in which the chest cavity is exposed and the lung is incised

432
Q

Pneumonotomy

A

incision of the lung

433
Q

Pneumonoplethysmography

A

determining the changes in the volume of the lung

434
Q

posterior (dorsal)

A

in back of

435
Q

posterior segments

A

those parts of the eye behind the lens

436
Q

posterioranterior

A

from back to front

437
Q

postpartum

A

after childbirth

438
Q

Preferred Provider Organization

A

PPO, a group of providers who form a network and who have agreed to provide services to enrollees at a discounted rate

439
Q

Priapism

A

painful condition in which the penis is constantly erect

440
Q

Primary care physician

A

PCP, physician who oversees a patient’s care within a managed care organization

441
Q

Primary diagnosis

A

chief complaint of a patient in outpatient setting

442
Q

Primipara

A

first pregnancy

443
Q

Prior approval

A

also known as a pior authorization, the payer’s approval of care

444
Q

Proctosigmoidoscopy

A

fiberscopic examination of the sigmoid colon and rectum

445
Q

Professional Standards Review Organization

A

PSRO, voluntary physician’s organization designed to monitor the necessity of hospital admissions, treatment costs, and medical records of hospitals

446
Q

Prognosis

A

probable outcome of an illness

447
Q

Prostatotomy

A

incision into the prostate

448
Q

Provider Identification Number

A

PIN, assigned to Phyisicians by payers for use in claims submissions

449
Q

Pyleography

A

radiographic recording of the kidneys, renal pelvis, urterers, and bladder

450
Q

qualitative

A

measuring the prescence of absence of

451
Q

Quality Improvement Organizations

A

QIO, consists of a national network of 53 entities that work with consumers, physicians, hospitals, and caregivers to refine care delivery systems

452
Q

Quantitative

A

measuring the presence of and the amount of

453
Q

Rad

A

radiation-acsorbed dose, the energy deposited in patient’s tissues

454
Q

Radiation Oncology

A

branch of medicine concerned with the application of radiation to a tumor site for treatment (destruction) of cancerous tumors

455
Q

Radiograph

A

film on which an image is produced through exposure to x-radiation

456
Q

Radiologist

A

physician who specializes in the use of radioactive materials in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and illness

457
Q

Radiology

A

branch of medicine concerned with the use of radioactive substances for diagnosis and therapy

458
Q

Rales

A

coarse sounds on inspiration, also known as crackles (heard on auscilatation)

459
Q

Real time

A

two-dimensional display of both the structures and the motion of tissues and organs, with the length of time also recorded as part of the study

460
Q

Reduction

A

replacement to normal position

461
Q

Relative Value Unit

A

RVU, unit value that has been assigned for each service

462
Q

Resource-based Relative Value Scale

A

RBRVS, scale designed to decrease Medicare expenditures, redistribute physician payment, and ensure quality health care at reasonable rates

463
Q

Resource intensity

A

refers to the relative volume and type of diagnostic, therapeutic, and bed services used in the management of a particular illness

464
Q

Retrograde

A

moving backward or against the usual direction of flow

465
Q

Rhinoplasty

A

surgical repair of nose

466
Q

Rhinorrhea

A

nasal mucous discharge

467
Q

Salpingectomy

A

surgical removal of the uterine tube

468
Q

Salpingostomy

A

creation of a fistula into the uterine tube

469
Q

Scan

A

mapping of emissions of radioactive substances after they have been introduced into the body; the density can determine normal or abnormal conditions

470
Q

Sclera

A

outer covering of the eye

471
Q

Scoliosis

A

lateral curve of the spine

472
Q

Sebaceous gland

A

secretes sebum

473
Q

Seborrhea

A

excess sebum secretion

474
Q

Sebum

A

oily substance

475
Q

Section

A

slice of a frozen block

476
Q

Segmentectomy

A

surgical removal of a portion of a lung

477
Q

Septoplasty

A

surgical repair of the nasal septum

478
Q

Serum

A

blood from which the fribrogen has been removed

479
Q

Severity of illness

A

refers to the levels of loss of function and mortality that may be experienced by patients with a particular disease

480
Q

Shunt

A

an artificial passage

481
Q

Sialography

A

radiographic recording of the salivary duct and branches

482
Q

Sialithotomy

A

surgical removal of a portion of a lung

483
Q

Sinography

A

radiographic recording of the sinus or sinus tract

484
Q

Sinusotomy

A

surgical incision into a sinus

485
Q

Skeletal traction

A

application of pressure to the bone by means of pins and/or wires inserted into the bone

486
Q

Skin traction

A

application of pressure to the bone by means of tape applied to the skin

487
Q

Skull

A

entire skeletal framework of the head

488
Q

Somatic nerve

A

sensory or motor nerve

489
Q

Specimen

A

sample of tissue or fluid

490
Q

Spirometry

A

measurement of breathing capacity

491
Q

Splenectomy

A

excision of the spleen

492
Q

Splenography

A

radiographic recording of the spleen

493
Q

Splenoportography

A

radiographic procedure to allow visualization of the splenic and portal veins of the spleen

494
Q

Split-thickness graft

A

all epidermis and some of dermis

495
Q

Spondylitis

A

inflammation of vertebrae

496
Q

Staff Model

A

a HMO that directly employs the physicians who provide services to enrollees

497
Q

Steatoma

A

fat mass in sebaceous gland

498
Q

Stem cell

A

immature blood cell

499
Q

Stereotaxis

A

method of identifying a specific area or point in the brain

500
Q

Strabismus

A

extraocular muscle deviation resulting in unequal visual axes

501
Q

stratified

502
Q

stratum (strata)

503
Q

subcutaneous

A

tissue below the dermis, primarily fat cells that insulate the body

504
Q

Subluxation

A

partial dislocation

505
Q

Subungual

A

beneath the nail

506
Q

Superior

A

toward the head or the upper part of the body; also known as cephalic

507
Q

supination

A

supine position

508
Q

Supine

A

laying on back

509
Q

Swan-Ganz catheter

A

a catheter that measures pressure in the heart

510
Q

Sympathetic nerve

A

part of the peripheral nervous system that controls automatic body function and nerves activated under stress

511
Q

Symphysis

A

natural junction

512
Q

Synchondrosis

A

union between two bones (connected by cartilage)

513
Q

Tachypnea

A

quick, shallow breathing

514
Q

Tarsorrhaphy

A

suturing together of the eyelids

515
Q

Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act

A

TEFRA, act that contains language to reward cost-conscious health care providers

516
Q

Tendon

A

attaches a muscle to a bone

517
Q

Tendoesis

A

suturing of a tendon to a bone

518
Q

Tenorrhaphy

A

suture repair of tendon

519
Q

Thermogram

A

written record of temperature variation

520
Q

Third-party payer

A

insurance company or entity that is liable for another’s health care services

521
Q

Thoracentesis

A

surgical puncture of the thoracic cavity, usually using a needle, to remove fluids

522
Q

Thoracic duct

A

collection and distribution point for lymph, and the largest lymph vessel located in the chest

523
Q

Thoracoplasty

A

surgical procedure that removes rib(s) and thereby allows the collapse of a lung

524
Q

Thoracoscopy

A

use of a lighted endscope to view the pleural spaces and thoracic cavity or to perform surgical procedures

525
Q

Thoracostomy

A

incision into the chest wall and insertion of a chest tube

526
Q

Thoracotomy

A

surgical incision into the chest wall

527
Q

Thromboendarterectomy

A

procedure to remove plaque or clot formations from a vessel by percutaneous method

528
Q

Thymectomy

A

surgical removal of the thymus

529
Q

Thymus

A

gland that produces hormones important to the immune response

530
Q

Thyroglossal Duct

A

connection between the thyroid and the tongue

531
Q

Thyroid

A

part of the endocrine system that produces hormones that regulate metabolism

532
Q

Thyroidectomy

A

surgical removal of the thymus

533
Q

Tinnitus

A

ringing in the ears

534
Q

Titer

A

measure of laboratory analysis

535
Q

Tocolysis

A

repression of uterine contractions

536
Q

Tomography

A

procedure that allows viewing of a single plane of the body by blurring out all but that particular level

537
Q

Tonography

A

recording of changes in intraocular pressure in response to sustained pressure on the eyeball

538
Q

Tonometry

A

measurement of pressure or tension

539
Q

Total Pneumonectomy

A

surgical removal of an entire lung

540
Q

Tracheostomy

A

creation of an opening into trachea

541
Q

tracheotomy

A

incision into trachea

542
Q

Traction

A

application of pressure to maintain normal alignment

543
Q

Transcutaneous

A

entering by way of the skin

544
Q

Transesophogeal echocardiogram

A

TEE, echocardiogram preformed by placing a probe down the esophagus and sending out sound waves to obtain images of the heart and its movement

545
Q

Transmastoid

A

creates an opening in the mastoid for drainage antrostomy

546
Q

Transplantation

A

grafting of tissue from one source to another

547
Q

Transseptal

A

through the septum

548
Q

Transtracheal

A

across the trachea

549
Q

Transurteroureterostomy

A

surgical connection of one uterer to the other urterer

550
Q

Transurethral resection of prostate

A

TURP, procedure preformed through the urethra by means of cystoscopy to remove part or all of the prostate

551
Q

transvenous

A

through a vein

552
Q

transvesical urterolithotomy

A

removal of a uterer stone (calculus) through the bladder

553
Q

Trephination

A

surgical removal of a disc of bone

554
Q

Trocar needle

A

needle with a tube on the end; used to puncture and withdraw fluid from a cavity

555
Q

Tubercle

A

lesion caused by infection of tuberculosis

556
Q

Tumescence

A

state of being swollen

557
Q

Tunica Vaginalis

A

covering of the testes

558
Q

Tympanolysis

A

freeing of adhesions of the tympanic membrane

559
Q

Tympanometry

A

test of the inner ear using air pressure

560
Q

Tympanostomy

A

insertion of ventilation tube into tympanum

561
Q

Ultrasound

A

technique using sound waves to determine the density of the outline of tissue

562
Q

Unbundling

A

reporting with multiple codes that can be reported with one code

563
Q

Unilateral

A

occuring on one side

564
Q

Uptake

A

absorption of a radioactive substance by body tissues; recorded for diagnostic purposes in conditions such as thyroid disease

565
Q

Urterectomy

A

surgical removal of a uterer, either totally or partially

566
Q

Ureterocolon

A

pertaining to the uterer and colon

567
Q

Urtererocutaneous fistula

A

channel from the uterer to exterior skin

568
Q

Urtererenterostomy

A

creation of a connection between the intestine and the uterer

569
Q

Urtererolithotomy

A

removal of a stone from the uterer

570
Q

Utererolysis

A

freeing of adhesions of the uterer

571
Q

Urtererocystostomy

A

surgical connection of the uterer to a new site on the bladder

572
Q

Urtererplyeography

A

uterer and bladder radiography

573
Q

Urtererotomy

A

incision into the uterer

574
Q

Urethrocystography

A

radiography of the bladder and urethra

575
Q

Urethromeatoplasty

A

surgical repair of the urethra and meatus

576
Q

Urethropexy

A

fixation of the urethra by means of surgery

577
Q

Urethroplasty

A

surigcal repair of the urethra

578
Q

Urethrorrhaphy

A

suturing of the urethra

579
Q

urethroscopy

A

use of a scope to view the urethra

580
Q

urography

A

same as pyleography, radographic recording of the kidneys, renal pelvis, uterers, and bladder

581
Q

Uveal

A

vascular tissue of the choroid, ciliary body, and iris

582
Q

varices

A

varicose veins

583
Q

variocele

A

swelling of the scrotal vein

584
Q

vas deferens

A

tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra

585
Q

Vasectomy

A

removal of a segment of vas deferens

586
Q

Vasogram

A

recording of the flow in the vas deferens

587
Q

Vasotomy

A

incision in the vas deferens

588
Q

Vasorrhaphy

A

suturing of the vas deferens

589
Q

Vasovasostomy

A

reversal of vasectomy

590
Q

Vectorcardiogram

A

VCG, continuous recording of electrical direction and magnitude of the heart

591
Q

Venography

A

radiographic recording of the veins and tributaries

592
Q

Vertebrectomy

A

removal of vertebrae

593
Q

Vertigo

594
Q

Vesicostomy

A

surgical creation of a connection of the viscera of the bladder to the skin

595
Q

Vescovaginal fistula

A

creation of a tube between the vagina and the bladder

596
Q

Vesciculectomy

A

excision of the seminal vesicle

597
Q

Vesiculography

A

radiographic recording of the seminal vesicles

598
Q

Vesiculotomy

A

incison into the seminal vesicle

599
Q

Viscera

A

an organ in one of the large cavities of the body

600
Q

Volvulus

A

twisted section of the intestine

601
Q

Vomer

A

flat bones of the nasal septum

602
Q

Xanthoma

A

tumor composed of cells containing lipid material, yellow in color

603
Q

xenograft

A

different species graft

604
Q

xeroderma

A

dry, discolored, scaly skin

605
Q

xeroradiography

A

photoelectric process of radiographs

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