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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

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endoscopic   Visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument called an endoscope  
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Laparoscopy   visual examination of the organs of the pelvis and abdomen through very small incisions in the abdominal wall  
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thoracoscopy   examination of the lungs, pleura, and pleural space with a scope inserted through a small incision between the ribs  
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complete blood count (CBC)   Common blood test  
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Urinalysis (UA)   Common urine screening test  
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computed tomography (CT)   Imaging technique achieved by rotating an x-ray emitted around the area to be scanned and measuring the intensity of transmitted rays from different angles  
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doppler   ultrasound technique used to detect and measure blood-flow velocity and direction through the cardiac chambers, valves, and peripheral vessels by reflecting sound waves off moving blood cells  
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fluoroscopy   Radiographic technique in which x-rays are directed through the body to a fluorescent screen that displays continuous motion images of internal structures  
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magnetic resonance imaging   noninvasive imaging technique that uses radiowaves and a strong magnetic field rather than an x-ray beam to produce multiplanar cross-sectional images  
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positron emission tomography   scanning technique using computed tomography to record the positrons emitted from a radiopharmaceutical, that produces a cross-sectional image of metabolic activity in body tissues to determine the presence of disease  
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radiography   imaging technique that uses x-rays passed through the body or area and captured on a film, also called x-ray  
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ultrasonography (US)   Imaging procedure using high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) that display the reflected "echoes" on a monitor, also called ultrasound, sonography, echo, and echography  
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Biopsy (bx)   Representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination, usually to establish a diagnosis  
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ablation   removal of a part, pathway, or function by surgery, chemical destruction, electrocautery, freezing, or radio frequency (RF)  
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anastomosis   surgical joining of two ducts, vessels, or bowel segments to allow flow from one to another  
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Cauterize   Destroy Tissue by electricity, freezing, heat, or corrosive chemicals  
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curettage   Scraping of a body cavity with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette  
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incision and drainage (I&D)   Incision made to allow the free flow of withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity  
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Laser Surgery   Surgical removal of tissue in an extensive area surrounding the surgical site in an attempt to excise all tissue that may be malignant and decrease the chance of recurrence  
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resection   partial excision of a bone, organ, or other structure  
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adhesion   abnormal fibrous band that holds or binds together tissues that are normally separated  
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dehiscence   bursting open of a wound, especially a surgical abdominal wound  
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febrile   feverish, pertaining to a fever  
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homeostasis   relative constancy or balance in the internal environment of the body, maintained by processes of feedback and adjustment in response to external or internal changes  
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Inflammation   Body defense against injury, infection, or allergy that is marked by redness, swelling, heat, pain and, sometimes, loss of function  
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morbid   diseased, pertaining to a disease  
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radiology   medical specialty concerned with the use of electromagnetic radiation, ultrasound, and imaging techniques for diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury  
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sepsis   pathological state, usually febrile, resulting from the presence of microorganisms or their products in the bloodstream  
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suppurative   Producing or associated with generation of pus  
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