Week 5 Spelling & Terminology Terms Flashcards
An x- ray procedure used to help evaluate the gallbladder
Cholecystogram
A diagnostic procedure performed with a cystoscope that allows a provider to look at the inside of the bladder of the urethra
Cytoscopy
A substance used to enhance the visibility of structures or fluids within the body for medical imaging.
Contrast media
One who diagnoses and treats disease by the use of radiant energy.
Radiologist
Record obtained by ultrasound
Sonogram
Capable of emitting radiant energy
Radioactive
The process of using low-dose X-rays to examine the breast.
Mammography
A device that measures exposure to ionizing radiation, such as X-rays, alpha rays, beta rays, and gamma rays
Dosimeters
Referring to measures that assist in the recognition of diseases and disorders of the body.
Diagnostic
An abnormal fear of being in enclosed or confined places
Claustrophobia
A psychoneurotic disorder in which the patient refuses to eat over a period
Anorexia nervosa
Refers to edible material, food, things that nourish
Nutrition
To become abnormally thin; the loss of too much weight.
Emaciation
Minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge and affect the amount of water in your body
Electrolytes
One who is trained in dietetics, which includes, nutrition, and in charge of the diet of an institution
Dietitian
A unit for measuring the heat value of food
Calorie
A spree; to overindulge, such as with alcohol or food
Binge
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
-centesis
Radiation, x rays
Radi/o
Cutting, surgical incision
-otomy
Abdomen, abdominal wall
Lapar/o
Instrument for visual examination
-scope
Glowing
Fluor/o
Beyond
Ultra
A condition characterized by alternating periods of overeating followed by forced vomiting and the use of laxatives to remove food from the body.
Bulimia nervosa
