Medterms

X-ray imaging of blood vessels

X-ray recording of arteries after injection of a contrast substance into an artery

X-ray examinations with a liquid barium mixture to locate disorders in the esophagus (esophagogram), duodenum, small intestine (small bowel follow-through), and colon (barium enema).

Procedure in which a catheter (tube) is passed via vein or artery into the chambers of the heart to measure the blood flow out of the heart and the pressures and oxygen content in the heart chambers

X-ray recording of bile ducts

Imaging of the heart by introducing high-frequency sound waves through the chest into the heart

X-ray imaging of the esophagus performed after barium sulfate is swallowed

X-ray recording of the breast

X-ray recording that shows an organ in depth

Images are produced by beaming sound waves (not x-rays) into the body and capturing the echoes that bounce off organs

X-ray recording of the kidney and urinary tract

A radioactive substance is injected intravenously, and its uptake in bones is detected with a scanning device

A radioactive substance is injected intravenously. It collects in any lesion that disturbs the natural barrier that exists between blood vessels and normal brain tissue, allowing the radioactive substance to enter the brain tissue

Radioactive substances that release radioactive particles called positrons are injected and travel to specialized areas of the body. Because of the way in which the positrons are released, cross-sectional color pictures can be made showing the location of the radioactive substance

Radioactive particles are injected intravenously and travel rapidly to areas of the lung that are adequately filled with blood. Regions of obstructed blood flow caused by tumor, blood clot, swelling, and inflammation can be seen as nonradioactive areas of the scan

In a thyroid scan, radioactive iodine (the radiotracer) is injected intravenously or swallowed and then collects in the thyroid gland. A scanning device (probe) detects the radiotracer in the gland tissue, producing an image that shwos the size, shape, and position of the thyroid

Surgical punture to remove fluid from the sac (amnion) that surrounds the fetus in the uterus

Withdrawal of fluid by suction through a needle or tube

Test using sound waves of various frequencies (e.g., 500 Hz), up to 8000 Hz, to quantify the extent and type of hearing loss. The record produced by this test

Process of listening for sounds produced within the body. This is most often performed with the aid of a stethoscope to determine the condition of the chest or abdominal organs or to detect the fetal heartbeat

Removal of a piece of tissue from the body for subsequent examination under a microscope

Visual examination of the bronchial passages through a flexible tube (endoscope) inserted into the airway

Inspection of an organ or body cavity through a thin, tube-like instrument (endoscope) inserted into the organ or cavity

Examination of the abdominal cavity through an endoscope inserted into the abdomen

Connection of electrodes (wires or "leads") to the scalp to record electricity coming from within the brain

Examination by touch

The technique of striking a part of the body with short, sharp taps of the fingers to determine the size, density, and position of the underlying parts by the sound obtained. Commonly used on the abdomen to examine the liver

Insertion of a needle into the chest to remove fluid from the space surrounding the lungs (pleual cavity)

Measurement of the amount of albumin (protein) in both the serum and the urine.

Test to determine whether infection is present in the bloodstream

Measurement of the amount of urea (nitrogen-containing waste material) in serum

Measurement of cerebrospinal fluid for protein, sugar, and blood cells. The fluid is also cultured to detect microorganisms

Measurement of the amount of cholesterol (substance found in animal fats and oils, egg yolks, and milk) in serum or plasma

Determination of the numbers of leukocytes (white blood cells), erythrocytes (red blood cells), and platelets (clotting cells)

Identification of microorganisms in a special laboratory medium (fluid, solid, or semisolid material)

Measurement of the amount of creatinine, a nitrogen containing waste material, in serum or plasma. It is the most reliable test for checking kidney function

Determination of the concentration of electrolytes (chemical substances capable of conducting an electric current) in serum or whole blood

Measurement of the amount of sugar in serum and plasma

Measurement of the concentration of hemoglobin in blood

Measurment of the percentage blood volume occupied by red blood cells

Determination of the number of clotting cells (platelets) in a sample of blood

Measurement of the concentration of potassium in serum

Determination of the amount of simple fats in the serum

Measurement of the amount of uric acid (a nitrogen containing waste material) in the serum and urine

Determination of the number of leukocytes in the blood

abdomen

before meals (ante cibum)

right ear (auris dexter); Alzheimer disease

freely as desired (ad libitum)

anteroposterior (front to back)

ausculation and percussion

arteriosclerotic heart disease

left ear (auris sinister); aortic stenosis

each ear (auris uterque)

twice a day (bis in die)

blood pressure

benign prostatic hypertrophy (hyperplasia)

blood urea nitrogen ( test of kidney function)

biopsy

with (cum)

coronary artery bypass graft

coronary artery disease

complete blood count

cubic centimeters

coronary care unit; critical care unit

chemotherapy

congestive heart failure

centimeter

complains of

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

culture and sensitivity (testing)

cerebrospinal fluid

computed tomography scan (x-ray images in cross-sectional view)

cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

discontinue

dilation (dilatation) and curettage (of the uterine lining)

differential (percentages of types of white blood cells)

deep vein thrombosis

electrocardiography

electroencephalography

emergency room; estrogen receptor

ears, nose, throat

end-stage renal disease

ethyl alcohol (ethanol)

follow-up

fever of unknown (undetermined)origin

fracture

gallbladder

gastroesophageal reflux disease

gastrointestinal

drop, drops

gynecology

hematocrit

hemoglobin

human immunodeficiency virus

at bedtime (hora somni)

hypertension (high blood pressure)

history

incision and drainage

implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

intramuscular; infectious mononucleois

intake and ouput (measurement of patient's fluid)

intravenous

intravenous pyelography

potassium

kilogram

kidneys, ureters, bladder (x-ray study without contrast)

left; liter; lower

lateral

left lower quadrant (of the abdomen)

electrolytes

meter; milli

milligram

myocardial infarction (heart attack)

millimeter

sodium

nasogastric tube

no known allergies

nothing by mouth (nil per os)

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

normal sinus rhythm (of the heart)

obstetrics

right eye (ocular dexter); doctor of optometry

operating room

open reduction plus internal fixation (to set a broken bone)

left eye (oculus sinister)

each eye (oculus uterque)

after; following

posteranterior (back to front); pulmonary arter

after meals (post cibum)

pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation

position emission tomography

afternoon (post meridiem); postmortem

past medical history

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea; postnasal drip

by mouth (per os)

as needed (pro re nata)

percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (balloon angioplasty)

premature ventricular contraction (abnormal hearth rhythm)

every (quaque)

each hour (quaque hora)

four times a day (quaque secunda hora)

quantity sufficient (quantum sufficit)

red blood cell (count)

right lower quadrant (of the abdomen)

range of motion

review of systems

treatment; therapy; prescription (recipe)

without

immediately (statim)

tablet

transient ischemic attack

three times a day (tris in die)

total parenteral nutrition (IV solution to maintain nutrition)

transurethral resection of the prostate gland

treatment

urinalysis

upper gastrointestinal

upper respiratory infection

ultrasound (imaging examination)

urinary tract infection

vital signs; versus

white blood cell (count)

wheelchair

within normal limits

weight

year(s) old