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Clinical Terms Chp 1
clinical terms for chapter 1
Question | Answer |
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abdominopelvic quadrant | one of 4 divisions of the abdominal surface |
abdominopelvic region | one of 9 divisions of the abdominal surface |
CT, CAT (computerized [axial] tomography) | an imagining technique that reconstructs the 3 dimensional structure of the body |
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | an imaging technique that employs a magnetic field and radio waves to portray subtle structural differences |
radiologist | a physician who specializes in performing and analyzing diagnostic imaging procedures |
ultrasound | an imaging technique that uses brief bursts of high-frequency sound reflected by internal structures |
X-rays | high-energy radiation that can penetrate living tissues |