XRAY Pathology Flashcards
What is the branch of medicine that specializes in cancer?
oncology
What are changes within the patient that are not observable or measurable to the healthcare worker?
symptoms
What does hypertrophy mean?
an increase in size due to an increase in the number of cells
What doe the prefix “pre-“ mean?
before
What is an abcess?
localized collection of pus
What is the term for massive bleeding?
hemorrhage
What does the prefix “post-“ mean?
after
Pyogenic bacteria is bacteria that forms what?
pus
What what is an area of dead tissue referred to?
a necrotic area (necrosis)
What are changes within a patient that are observable or measurable?
signs
What is an aneurysm?
abnormal bulging of a blood vessel
What is the term that refers to abnormal growth and development?
dysplasia
What is an abnormal accumulation of fluid called?
edema
What is another word for malignant?
cancerous
What is the definition of a neoplasm?
new growth or tumor
What does idiopathic mean?
cause is unknown
What is an abnormal opening between two organs called?
fistula
What does the prefix “hypo-“ refer to?
under, too little, less than normal
What does iatrogenic mean?
problem/condition was caused by a physician
What is cardiomegaly?
an enlarged heart
What are angiomas?
benign tumor of blood vessels
Redness, heat, swelling and pain collectively describe what?
inflammation
What does the prefix “chondro-“ refer to?
cartilage
What is air in the pleural space called?
pneumothorax
What is ischemia?
decrease of blood supply to an organ
What is fluid in the pleural space called?
pleural effusion
What does the prefix “myo-“ refer to?
muscle
What term refers to the structure of the human body?
anatomy
What term refers to the study of function within the human body?
physiology
What is the study of disease?
pathology
A disease genetically transmitted from parent to child is termed what?
a hereditary disease
what is a term that refers to blood vessels?
blood vessels
which body system is responsible for supplying the body with oxygen?
respiratory system
what is the term for not well defined: bizarre pattern?
undifferentiated
during a CT exam, what is the part of the machine that the patient couch travels into and out of?
gantry
which body system is responsible for supplying blood to the organs and tissues of the body?
cardiovascular system
what does the prefix hyper- refer to?
over or excessive
what is the test tool called that is radiographed to evaluate image quality?
a phantom
what is the hilum of a organ?
the area where structures enter and exit an organ
what is the disease classification that refers to deterioration of the body associated with the aging process?
degenerative disease
which modality must screen their patients for possible metallic objects implanted or embedded in them?
MRI
where is the parietal pleura located in relationship to the lungs?
the outer membrane (it lines the thoracic wall)
what is the term that means a disease or condition is present at birth?
congenital
which modality utilizes a gamma camera to detect radiation and form an image?
nuclear medicine
what is the lung disease characterized by the excessive secretion of mucus?
cystic fibrosis
what term refers to the sudden onset of signs or symptoms of a disease?
acute
which modality utilizes radiopharmaceuticals that emit radiation?
nuclear medicine
vasodilators are medications that make ___ larger.
the lumen of blood vessels larger
if a lesion is found during an angiogram procedure, describe where is the lesion found.
in a blood vessel (in an artery or vein)
which body habitus has the heart lying the most transverse and the diaphragm placed the highest?
hyperstenic
bronchoconstrictors are medications that make ___ smaller.
the lumen of bronchi smaller
how can a disease be described that develops slowly and persists over a long period of time?
chronic
which body habitus is characterized by the heart lying more vertical, the lungs are long, and the diaphragm is low?
asthenic
what pathologic condition can be seen as a narrowing of the trachea on an x-ray?
Croup
in what organ are the biliary ducts found?
liver
what is another way of referring to the organs of the chest?
thoracic viscera
what respiratory disease affects infants and has a high rate of nosocomial infection?
RSV
in US, what is the device used to send and receive the signal?
transducer
what is another way of referring to the structures of the chest made of bones?
bony thorax
COPD can be described as the overinflation of the lungs. How can overinflation be described radiographically?
radiolucent (more black)
Which condition is characterized by the narrowing of the airways as a response to allergens?
asthma
What does the prefix “peri-“ refer to?
around
What is described as a collection of blood outside a blood vessel?
hematoma
What is another name for a collapsed lung?
atelectasis
What does the prefix “epi-“ refer to?
above
What is described as tissue death due to a decrease in blood supply to an organ or tissue?
infarction (necrosis is an area of tissue death, not the actual death)
What is the term for the prediction of the course or outcome of disease?
prognosis
What does the prefix “neo-“ refer to?
new
What is the term for the identification of a disease?
diagnosis
What is hemoptysis?
coughing up blood
What other term can be used interchangeably with emphysema?
COPD
What does the prefix “sub-“ refer to?
below
What term best describes the study of neoplasms?
oncology
What does hypoxia refer to?
lack of oxygen
What does the suffix “-itis” refer to?
inflammation
What is another term for non-cancerous?
benign
What does the prefix “hetero-“ refer to?
different
What does the prefix “intra-“ refer to?
within
What is the name of an infection that is obtained while hospitalized?
nosocomial
What do the suffixes “-lysis” an “-lytic” refer to?
to dissolve
What causes the infection in the lungs in histoplasmosis?
fungi
What is the term for the study of the cause of disease?
idiology
What does the prefix “poly-“ refer to?
many
