MedTerm.diagnostics

radiography

computed (axial) tomography

A person either ingests or injects a radioactive isotope (radionuclide) which allows for a gamma camera to better see the inner systems and outlines.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

aka Ultrasound is to use high frequency sound waves to look at soft tissues of the body.

sharp, intense, strong w/ short duration

a condition developing slowly and persisting over time

non cancerous

cancerous

cause of the disease

relating to a fever

large; visible to the naked eye

sick; a state of disease

a process or measure that prevents disease

secondary problem

a running together; combination of symptoms and signs that give a distinct clinical picture indicatinga particular condition or disease.