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Diagnostic Testing- Reverse Definations

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ischmia   a local lack of red blood cells because of mechanical obstruction of the blood supply, usually caused by arterial narrowing  
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enzyme   a protein capable of initiating a chemical reaction that involves the formation or breakage of chemical bonds. When muscle damage or death occurs, enzyme within the muscle cell are released into the circulating blood  
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bruit   a sound, especially an abnormal one, heard on auscultation or by ultrasound  
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mammography   a specialized xray of the breast  
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heparin   an anti-coagulant given to people who are at risk for developing blood clots  
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hemoglobin   used to diagnose anemia or hemorrhage  
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platelet count   counts the number of platelets  
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arterial blood gases   determines amount of O2 and CO2 dissolved in the blood  
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sputum tests   used to diagnose cause of chest infections  
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blood glucose levels   used to diagnose metabolic diseases and monitor diabetics and adjust their medication  
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midstream urine   used to diagnose urinary tract infections  
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hematologist   specialize in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, investigation of blood and lymphatic system disorders  
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gastroscopy   lining of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine are viewed using an endoscope  
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partial thromboplastin time   evaluates a component of the clotting system  
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pathologist   examines tissue samples; performs autopsies  
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stress test   sometimes called an exercise ECG  
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complete blood count   helps establish a diagnosis as part of a routine exam  
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homeostasis   healthy body is in a state of equilibrium  
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stat   immediately  
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electrolytes   includes testing for sodium, potassium and chloride  
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radiologist   interprets images of the human body  
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate   measurement of the settling of RBCs in saline or plasma solution over a specific period of time  
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heart (cardiac) enzyme   measures enzymes that can tell if a heart attack has occurred and how extensive the muscle damage is  
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cholesterol/triglycerides   measures types of fat in the blood  
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glucose tolerance test   more detailed to diagnose diabetes  
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critical value   one that indicates a life threatening situation and requires immediate attention  
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blood cultures   ordered if a client is suspected of having septicemia  
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CT or CAT scan   a type of Xray that produces three dimensional images of cross sections of body parts  
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electrocardiogram   noninvasive test that records the electrical activity of the heart via electrodes placed on the chest, arms and legs  
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autopsy   the examination of a body to determine the cause of death and/or disease processes  
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serum   the fluid portion of the blood. often used in phrases describing levels of blood components, as in serum creatinine  
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reference range   the normal range: the values expected for a particular test  
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bone mineral density   uses very small doses of radiation to check the density of bone in the spine and hip  
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magnetic resonance imaging   a diagnostic tool that uses a magnetic field to produced images of body structures and organs  
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography   uses an endoscope to visualize the liver and bile ducts  
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ultrasonography   a procedure that uses high frequency sound waves directed at an organ or object to produce a visual image  
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echocardiogram   uses ultrasound waves to evaluate cardiac function  
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colonoscopy   visual exam of the large intestine  
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barium enema   visualizes the lower portion of the bowel  
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barium swallow   Xray of the throat and esophagus visualized using a contrast medium that is ingested as a drink  
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