Procedures: Oncology Ch 15 Flashcards
1
Q
Chemotherapy of chemicals
A
Treatment of neoplasm through the use of chemicals
2
Q
Fulguration
A
Destruction of tissue by high-frequency electrical current
3
Q
Lymphadenectomy
A
Surgical removal of the lymph node.
4
Q
Protocol
A
Course of treatment
5
Q
Radiation Therapy (RT)
A
Treatment of neoplasm through the use of X-rays. Cells that are treated with a high dose of radiation are irradiated.
6
Q
Rads
A
Measurement (amount) of radiation
7
Q
Radioresistant (tumor)
A
Minimally affected by radiation
8
Q
Radiosensitive (tumor)
A
Absorbs radiation and responds by dying or shrinking
9
Q
Leukotrichia
A
Whitening of the hair
10
Q
Surgical excision
A
Removal of the entire mass in addition to some normal tissue to ensure that the entire mass is removed
