Module 14: Radiology And Pathology Flashcards
Angiogram
X-ray picture of blood vessels using injection of dye
Barium swallow
X-ray of the oesophagus
Barium meal
X-ray of the stomach and small intestine
Barium enema
X-ray of the lower parts of the bowel
Intravenous pyelogram
X-ray of renal pelvis using an intravenous dye
Cholecystogram
X-ray of the gallbladder
CAT/CT
Computerised axial tomography/ Computerised Tomography
Computerised axial tomography
Image of cross section of body
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging
Detailed pictures of the body
USS
Ultrasound scan
Ultrasound scan
Using sound waves to show foetal development, breast disease etc
Radiologist
Specialist in radiography
Radiograph
X-ray picture
Radiography
Technique of making an x-ray
Radiographer
Technician who makes an X-ray (not medically trained)
What is the purpose of a barium meal?
Given as a drink to outline the upper parts of the digestive system
What is the purpose of a barium enema?
Given by means of an infusion via the anus into the rectum, to outline the bowel
Angiocardiography
Technique of making an X-ray of the blood vessels of the heart
Arteriography
Technique of making an X-ray of arteries
Mammography
Technique of making an X-ray of the breast
Venography
Technique of making an X-ray of veins
FBC
Full blood count
Path
Disease
-ology
Study of
Pathology
Study of disease
Hb
Haemoglobin–to test for anaemia
RBC
Red blood cells
WBC
White blood cells
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
LFTs
Liver function tests
PSA
Prostate specific antigen
TFTs
Thyroid function tests
U and E
Urea and electrolytes
Intravenous pyelography
Technique of x-raying the urinary tract
