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bacteria-killing action

a thickened portion of the skin

a type of bath given chiefly for hygiene purposes

a conical, circular, painful, raised area on the toe or foot

a dry or greasy, scaly material shed from the scalp

tooth decay

deep grooves, frequently occur between the toes as a result of dryness and cracking of the skin

of or relating to the gums

abnormal hairiness, particularly in women

the science of health and its maintenance

the growing inward of the nail into the soft tissues around it, most often results from improper nail trimming

infestation with head lice

a wart on the side of the foot

a contagious skin infestation caused by an arachnid, the itch mite

the oily, lubricating secretion of glands in the skin called sebaceous glands

glands of the dermis that secrete sweat

see Sudoriferous glands

given for physical effects, such as to soothe irritated skin or to treat an area (e.g., the perineum)

athlete's foot (ringworm of the foot), which is caused by a fungus

removal of fluids from the peritoneal cavity

visual examination of the anal canal using an anoscope (a lighted instrument)

the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity

the withdrawal of fluid that has abnormally collected (e.g., pleural cavity, abdominal cavity) or to obtain a specimen (e.g., cerebral spinal fluid)

the removal and examination of tissue from the living body

a number of other tests performed on blood serum (the liquid portion of the blood)

a measure of blood level of urea, the end product of protein metabolism

a tube with a lumen (channel) that is inserted into a cavity or duct and is often fitted with a trocar during insertion

Clean voided   urine specimens for routine urinalysis

(CBC) specimens of venous blood which includes hemoglobin and hematocrit measurements, erythrocyte (RBC) count, leukocyte (WBC) count, red blood cell (RBC) indices, and a differential white cell count

(CT) a painless, noninvasive x-ray procedure that has the unique capability of distinguishing minor differences in the density of tissues

a nitrogenous waste that is excreted in the urine

a lighted instrument used to visualize the interior of the urinary bladder

visual examination of the urinary bladder with a cystoscope

a noninvasive test that uses ultrasound to visualize structures of the heart and evaluate left ventricular function

provides a graphic recording of the heart's electrical activity

a test performed for occult (hidden) blood to detect gastrointestinal bleeding not visible to the eye

the red pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen

the presence of blood in the sputum

an x-ray filming of the kidney and ureters after injection of a radiopaque material into the vein

white blood cell

a procedure where cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is withdrawn through a needle that is inserted into the subarachnoid space of the spinal canal between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae or between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae

a noninvasive diagnostic scanning technique where the client is placed in a magnetic field

see Clean-catch specimen

hidden blood

indicates the highest concentration of the drug in the blood serum

a person from a laboratory who performs venipuncture, collects the blood specimen for the tests ordered by the physician

a condition in which clients with chronic hypoxia may develop higher than normal counts of red blood cells

a non-invasive radiologic study which involves the injection or inhalation of a radioisotope

the viewing of the rectum

the viewing of the rectum and sigmoid colon

a pharmaceutical (targeted to a specific organ) labeled with a radioisotope, administered through various routes, to determine hyperfuction or hypofunction of the organ

may be performed as part of the CBC to evaluate the size, weight, and hemoglobin concentration of RBCs retrograde pyelography

substance used in a chemical reaction to detect a specific substance

the clear liquid secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth, sometimes referred to as "spit"

a measure of the solute concentration of the blood

the weight or degree of concentration of a substance compared with that of an equal volume of another, such as distilled water, taken as a standard

the mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea

an excessive amount of fat in the stool which can indicate faulty absorption of fat from the small intestine

uses ECGs to assess the client's response to an increased cardiac workload during exercise

Insertion of a needle into the pleural cavity for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes

an instrument used to measure the pressure of fluids or gases

represents the lowest concentration of the drug in the blood serum

the use of ultrasound to produce an image of an organ or tissue

a measure of the solute concentration of urine, a more exact measurement of urine concentration than specific gravity

puncture of a vein for collection of a blood specimen or for infusion of therapeutic solutions

(WBC) see leukocyte