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Diagnostic reverse defs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mammography | a specilized x-ray of the breast |
| hemoglobin (Hgb/Hb) | anemia; hemorrhage |
| platelet count | counts the number of platelets |
| arterial blood gases (ABGs) | determines amount of O2 and CO2 dissolved in blood |
| sputum test | diagnose cause of chest infections |
| blood glucose levels | diagnose metabolic disease |
| midstream urine (MSU) | diagnose urinary tract infections |
| hematologist | diagnosis, treatment, prevention, investigation of blood and lymphatic system disorders |
| gastroscopy | esophagus, stomach and small intestine are viewed |
| partial thromboplastin time (PTT) | evaluates clotting |
| pathologist | examines tissue samples; performs autopsies |
| stress test | exercise ECG |
| complete blood count (CBC) | helps establish a diagnosis as part of a routine exam |
| homeostasis | healthy body is in a state of equilibrium |
| stat | immediately |
| electrolytes | includes testing for sodium, potassium and chloride. |
| radiologist | interprets images of the human body |
| erthyrocyte sedimentation rate (either ESR or sed rate) | measurement of the settling of RBC's |
| cardiac enzymes | measures enzymes that can tell if a heart attack has occurred |
| cholesterol/triglycerides | measures types of fat in blood |
| glucose tolerance test (GTT) | more detailed to diagnose diabetes |
| critical value | one that indicates a life-threatening situation and requires immediate attention. |
| blood cultures | ordered if client is suspected of having septicemia |
| Positron emission tomography (PET) | produces 3-dimensional images of cross-section of body parts |
| electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) | records the electrical activity of the heart |
| autopsy | the examination of a body to determine cause of death |
| reference range | the normal range; the values expected for a particular test |
| bone mineral density test (BMD) | used to check the denisity of bone in the spine and hip |
| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | uses a megnetic field to produce images |
| ERCP | uses an endoscope to visualize the liver and bile ucts |
| ultrasonography /ultrasound (US) | uses high-frequency sound waves |
| echocardiogram (record)/echocardiography | uses ultrasound waves to evaluate cardiac function |
| colonoscopy | visual exam of the large intestine |
| barium enema | visualizes the lower portion of the bowel |
| barium swallow | xray of the throat and esophagus |
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