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Terminology
Week 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary Edema | Fluid accumulation in the tissue of the lungs |
| Communicable | Contagious. Capable of being transmitted from one person to another either directly or indirectly. |
| Mandate | Formal order to obey certain rules and regulations. |
| Calibration | Determination of the accuracy of an instrument. |
| Secretion | Substance produced by the cells of a glandular organ. |
| Invasive | Surgical procedure that requires penetration of the skin. |
| Cytology | The study of cells and their structure. |
| Diagnosis | Determination of a disease or condition. |
| Electrolyte | Substances that conduct electricity and are important to maintain fluid level. |
| Trough | Lowest level of a drug in the blood stream. |
| Serum | Liquid portion of blood obtained after blood has been allowed to clot. |
| Reagents | Chemical substance that detects or synthesizes other chemical substances in a chemical reaction. |
| Histology | Study of a tissue biopsy sample for the determination of disease. |
| Hematology | Study of blood and the blood forming tissues. |
| Toxicology | Study of drugs that can become toxic in the body. |
| MSDS | Material Safety Data Sheets |
| CLIA | Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments |
| QNS | Quantity Not Sufficient |
| POL | Provider Office Laboratory |
| HRT | Hormone Replacement Therapy |
| PPMP | Provider Performed Microscopy Procedures |
| CDC | Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
| FDA | Federal Drug Administration |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| AMA | American Medical Association |