Vocabulary

  1. one-dimensional ultrasonic display reflecting the time it takes a sound wave to reach a structure and reflect back; maps the structure's outline
    A-mode
  2. removal by cutting
    ablation
  3. termination of pregnancy
    abortion
  4. localized collection of pus that will result in the disintegration of tissue over time
    abscess
  5. misuse of substance
    abuse
  6. not genetic
    acquired
  7. treatment of acne using ultraviolet rays
    acinotherapy
  8. of usdden onset and short duration
    acute
  9. dependence on a drug
    addiction
  10. attention to an acute illness or injury resulting in admission to a hospital
    admission
  11. glands, located at the top of the kidneys, that produce steroid hormones
    adrenal
  12. AHA
    American Hospital Association
  13. AHIMA
    American Health Information Management Association
  14. a graft that is from the same species, but genetically different
    allogenic
  15. tissue graft between individuals who are not of the same genotype
    allograft
  16. transplantation between individuals who are not of the same genotype
    allotransplantation
  17. percutaneous aspiration of amniotic fluid
    amniocentesis
  18. surgical connection of two tubular structures, such as two pieces of teh intestine
    anastomosis
Author
TammyRae
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Card Set
Vocabulary
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Coding Vocabulary
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