click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Bonewit chapter 13
Colon Procedures & Male Reproductive Health
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Biopsy | the surgical removal and examination of tissue from the living body. biopsies generally are performed to determine whether a tumor is benign or malignant. |
| Colonoscopy | the visualization of the entire colon using a colonscope. |
| Endoscpoe | an instrument that consists of a tube and an optical system that is used for direct visual inspection of organs or cavities |
| Insufflate | to blow a powder, vapor, or gas into a body cavity |
| Melena | the darkening of the stool caused by the presence of blood in an amount of 50 ml or greater |
| Occult blood | blood in such a small amount that it is not detectable by the unaided eye |
| Peroxidase | a substance that is able to transfer oxygen from hydrogen peroxide to oxidize guaiac, causing the guaiac to turn blue |
| Sigmoidoscope | an endoscope that is specially designed for passage through the anus to permit visualization of the rectum and sigmoid colon |
| Sigmoidoscopy | the visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon using a sigmoidoscope |