Med. Term final

x-ray recording of an artery and its branches after injection of a contrast substance

x-ray examination of the inside of a joint with a contrast medium

procedure in which a catheter 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 the urinary bladder with a contrast medium so that the outline of the urinary bladder can be seen clearly

x-ray recording or record of the esophagus performed after barium sulfate is swallowed

sound waves are used to visualize gallstones

x-ray recording of the uterus and fallopian tubes

x-ray recording of the spinal chord after injection of contrast

images are produced by beaming high frequency sound waves into the body and capturing the echoes that bounce off organs

x-ray recording of the kidney and the urinary tract

surgical procedure to remove fluid from the amnion that

puncture to remove fluid from a joint

process of listening to sounds produced within the body, typically performed with a stethoscope

visual examination of the bronchial passages through a flexible tube inserted into the airway

introduction of a hollow, flexible tube into a vessel or cavity of the body to withdraw or instill fluids

inspection of the vagina and cervix through a special microscope inserted into the vagina

removal of a cone-shaped sample of uterine cervix tissue, which is examined with a microscope for evidence of cancerous growth

the physician inserts a gloved finger into the patients rectum to detect rectal cancer and/or prostate cancer

visual examination of the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine using an endoscope

visual examination of the esophagus performed through an endoscope inserted into the mouth or down the throat - detects ulcers, tumors, and other lesions

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

visual examination of the voice box through an endoscope inserted down the trachea - reveals tumors and changes in the voice

introduction of a hollow needle into a space surrounding the spinal cord to withdraw fluid for analysis

a physician uses an otoscope inserted into the ear canal to check for obstructions, infection, fluid and eardrum perforation

examination by touch, doctor feels underlying tissues and organs through the skin

technique of striking part of the boy with short sharp taps of the fingers to determine the size, density, and position of the underlying parts by the sound obtained

puncture of a vein to remove samples for blood analysis

insertion of a needle into the chest to remove fluid from the pleural cavity

determination of the numbers of leukocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets

measurement of the percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells

measurement of the antibodies that bind to and destroy foreign antigens

examination of mucus coughed up from the patient's lungs to detect tumor or infection

examination of the urine as an acid in the diagnosis of the disease

disease

knowledge

gland

nose

cancer/cancero

clotting

brain

incision of the abdomen

instrument used to visually examine the urinary bladder

inflammation of the bones and joints

study of the heart

bacterium

ganglion

apex

calculus

complete/ through

self

before, or forward

bad, painful, difficult, abnormal

pain

abnormal condition

state of

blood condition

abnormal condition of clotting

blood condition where there is excessive levels of sugar in the blood

a specialist in the study of cancer

pain of the nerves

the study of women and women's diseases

any condition of painful intestines

an increase in cancerous white blood cells in blood and bone marrow

large area between the lungs that contains the heart and portions of the esophagus, trachea, and bronchi

double membrane that covers the organs of the abdomen and attaches them to the abdominal wall

body cavity that consists of the urinary bladder, rectum, pelvic colon, and the uterus and it sits below the abdominal cavity

a membrane surrounding the lungs and the inner lining of the cavity

skull

a group of different tissues working together

the most posterior cavity in your body

an incision into the trachea

inflammation of the bronchial tubes

abnormal skin condition

the study of the kidneys

pertaining to the neck region

the plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions

fallopian tube

to hold back

enlargement

a malignant tumor of the lymphatic tissue

vein

gallbladder

surgical procedure to remove fluid

infeciton

hardening

an enlarged liver

a hardening of the arteries caused by fat deposits

malignant tumor in the bone marrow

inflammation of the ear

death of cells

pertaining to the groin

an infection of the blood

record

separation/ breakdown

surgical repair or correction

inflammation of

opening

incision

removal of living tissue to be studied with a microscope

incision of a vein to draw blood

a surgical examination of a dead body

x-ray recording of blood vessels after contrast is injected

removal of an ovary

surgical repair of a blood vessel using a catheter, balloon or a stent

the removal of a uterus

paralysis

birth

month or menses

to put or place

birth/born

breathing

hard

thirst

paralysis on one side of the body

after birth

a disease or abnormality present from birth

painful or difficult urination

difficult swallowing

slow heart rate

mass of blood above the outermost layer of the membrane surrounding the brain

treats patients to restore function after injury or illness

performs dialysis

treats disease associated with old age

specializes in ear, nose and throat disorders

performs medical and surgical treatments of eye disorders

treats systematic disease affecting joints and muscles

treats disorders of the blood

specializes in the treatment of cancerous or benign tumors

specializes in adult comprehensive care in office or hospital setting

specializes in the treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

specialist in the straightening of teeth

specializes in the surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint disorders

specializes in the treatment of lung diseases

treatment

sweet

a blood condition where there are low levels of sugar in the blood

a blood condition in which there is a deficiency of hemoglobin

a state of complete knowledge

a prediction, a state of before knowledge

removal of a kidney

tumor or mass

pertaining to

cell

tumor

abdomen

urinary bladder

below or less

no or not

outside of

behind

the study of blood

an increase in cancerous white blood cells in the blood or bone marrow

pertaining to the loin or waist region

the region inferior to the cartilage of the ribs

a mass or tumor containing blood

inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs

protein found in erythrocytes

abnormal condition of the mind

headache

pertaining to skin cells

the most superior cavity in the body

study of the eye

a single backbone

cancerous tumor spreads to distal organs or locations

paralysis in all 4 limbs

excessive menstrual flow

the uterus falls forward and is now out of its normal position

decrease in the blood supply to the heart muscle

to swallow or eat

flesh

sweet, sugar

formation

to cut

gallbladder

plague

to produce

nourishment, development

toward, near

up, apart

bad

benign tumor a the muscle

opening of the colon to the outside of the body

breathing suddenly stops during sleep

enlarged heart

pregnancy that develops outside the uterus

an artificial substitute for a missing body part

fast heart rate

hematuria

death of cells

a maternal depression that occurs after the birth of an infant

removal of an organ or structure

pain in the ear

outside of the peritoneum cavity

excessive urination

removal of testis

instrument used to visually examine the rectum and anus

visual examination of the vagina with a colposcope

removal of the innermost lining of an artery to remove clots

opening of an artery due to weakness of the artery wall

tumor of the thyroid gland

disease of the liver with the deterioration of liver cells

chest pain caused by decreased blood to the heart muscle

inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus

malignant tumor of the lymph nodes

narrowing of an artery

the condition when the stomach's contents flow back into the esophagus

opening of the ileum to the outside of the body

a pancreatic disorder, usually develops in childhood, that involves complete insulin deficiency

removal of the vas deferens

damage to the blood vessels of the cerebrum, leading to loss of blood supply to the brain tissue

destruction of the myelin sheath on nerve cells in the CNS

diaphragm

collapsed lung

incomplete

dilation/ expansion

abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

dust

malignant tumor of pigmented cells that arise from benign mole in the skin

increase in the pressure within the chamber at the front of the eye