"a diagnostic scan similar to xray in which data from beams of energized particles (xrays) are computer interpreted to produce a three-dimensional corss-sectional ""slice"" or image of the body; abbreviated CAT scan and CT scan"
tom/o
to cut
-graphy
process of recording
diagnosis
the determination of the nature of a disease
endoscopy
a diagnostic procedure that involces as visual examination within an endoscope which includeds a camera fiber optics and a long flexible tube that can be inserted into the patient
endo-
within
-scropy
process of viewing
etiology
study of the causes of disease
eti/o
cause (of disease)
-logy
study of
examination
an evaluation made for the purpose of diagnostic by identifying physical evidnce of disease such as signs and symptoms
magnetic resonance imaging
a diagnostic scan that uses a pwerful magnetic field generated within a chamer in which a patient lies; the field traces the element hydrogen in the patient's body the results of which are the clearest most complete computer-generated three-dimensional images of soft tissues that are currently possible; abbreviated MRI
pathologist
one who studies disease
path/o
disease
-logist
one who studies disease
pathology
the study of disease
-logy
study of
positron emission tomography scan
a diagnostic scan that employs computers and radioactive substances to examine the metabolic activity of varios parts of the body and to create color-coded images; abbreviated PET scan
prognosis
a forecost of the probably cause or outcome of a disease
ultrasound
a diagnostic procedure in which harmless soundwaves are pulsated through body tissues; internal body structures by computer; also called sonography