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The Language of Medicine-8th Editon-Ch.6
Question | Answer |
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | magnetic and radio waves produce images of organs and tissues in all three planes of the body. |
Liver scan: (radionuclide studies) | image of the liver after injecting radioactive material into the bloodstream |
gastric bypass | reducing the size of the stomach diverting food to the jejunum (gastrojejunostomy) |
Gastrointestinal endoscopy | visual examination of the abdomen |
laparoscopy | visual examination of the abdomen with a laparoscope inserted through a small incison in the abdomen |
liver biopsy | removal of liver tissue followed by microscopic visualization |
nasogastric intubation | insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach |
Paracentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen |