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Chapter 42

Medical Specialties

Myelography An x-ray visiual of the spinal cord after the injection of a radioactive contrast medium or air into the spinal subarac
Computed Tomography (CT) A radiographic exam that produces a 3-dimensional, cross-sectional view of the brain
RAST An Allergy test measures levels of antibodies after the blood serum is exposed to suspected allergens
Endoscopy The general term for any procedure is which a scope is used to visually inspect a canal or body cavity
Patch Test Test performed by placing a lien or paper patch on uninvolved skin and then using a dropper to soak the patch
Intradermal Test performed by introducing dilute solutions of allergens into skin of the inner forearm or upper back
Allergist Medical specialist who diagnoses and treats inappropriate immune system respinses to normally harmless substances
Endocrinologist Medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the thyroid gland and other glands
Lower GI A diagnostic test is a barium enema given rectally prior to taking an xray
Malignant A tumor in which cells grow uncontrollably, invading and actively destroying the tissue around them
Scratch Test Extracts of suspected allergens are applied to the patient's skin and usually on the arms or back
Arthroscopy When the orthopedist inserts a tubular instrument with an optical system to visualize the inside of a joint
Sigmoidoscopy Performed to visualize the s shape segment between the descending colon and the rectum
Cholecystography Performing a gallbladder function test enables the physician to determine whether the bile duct is obstructed
Wood's Light The practitioner inspects the patients skin under a UV lamp in a darkened room
Stress Test The test that measures a patients cardiovascular response to a workload
Colonoscopy Performed to provide direct visualization of the large intestine
Carcinogenesis When the cell become malignant
Benign A tumor that contains abnormal cells that do not invade and actively destroy surrounding tissue
Angiography An x-ray exam of blood vessels after injection of a contrast medium to evaluate the function
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