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Blesi8e Ch47 Terms
[MA4] Radiology Procedures [Tier 01]
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| brachytherapy | a type of radiation therapy that places radioactive isotopes in or near the tumor |
| cholecystogram | an X-ray procedure used to help evaluate the gallbladder |
| claustrophobia | an abnormal fear of being enclosed or confined spaces |
| compression | to exert force against, press |
| computed tomography (CT) | combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles to create cross-sectional images. |
| conjunction | a situation in which two or more things happen at the same time oor in the same place |
| contrast media | a substance used to enhance the visibility of structures or fluids within the body for medical imaging |
| cystoscopy | a diagnostic procedure performed with a cystoscope that allows a provider to look at the inside of the bladder and urethra, collect urine samples and examine the prostate gland |
| diagnostic | referring to measures that assist in the recognition of diseases and disorders of the body |
| distends | becoming inflated, stretched out |
| dosimeter | a device that measures exposure to ionizing radiation such as X-rays, alpha rays, beta rays and gamma rays. |
| electromagnetic | a specialized field of radiology that involves the use of both electrical and magnetic fields for diagnosis of a disease process |
| electromagnetic radiation | rays produced by collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an X-ray tube |
| electron | a minute particle of matter charged with the smallest know amount of negative electricity: opposite of proton |
| enema | the instillation of fluid into the rectum and colon |
| evacuants | a medication that promotes emptying of the bowels |
| flatus | intestinal gas |
| fluoroscopy | an imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the interior of an object. |
| implant | something implanted into tissue; a graft; artificial part |
| intravenous pyelogram (IVP) | the insertion of a radiopaque material into the vein for the purpose of X-raying the kidneys and ureters |
| iodine | a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogen group |
| KUB | refers to a radiologic study of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder |
| lesion | an injury or wound; a circumscribed area of pathologically altered tissue |
| magnetic resonance imaging | a diagnostic test using magnetic waves to visualize internal body structures |
| mammography | an X-ray of the breast |
| maturity | a state of full development |
| noninvasive procedure | a diagnostic method not requiring entry into body tissue |
| planes | a flat or relatively smooth surface; points if reference by which positions or parts of the body are indicated |
| positron emission tomography (PET) scan | a form of imaging using radioactive drug tracers permitting visualization of the physiologic function of the body. |
| radioactive | capable of emitting radiant energy |
| radiograph | a record produced on a photographic plate, film, or paper by the action of X-ray or radium |
| radiologist | one who diagnoses and treats disease by the use of radiant energy |
| radiopaque | impenetrable to the X-ray or other forms of radiation |
| residual barium | barium remaining in the intestinal tract following evacuation at the completion of the X-ray studies |
| retrograde pyelogram | a urologic procedure in which the physician intectrs contrast into the ureters in order to visualize the ureters and kidney |
| roentgen rays | refers to X rays |
| sonogram | record obtained by ultrasound |
| teletherapy | radiation therapy administered by a machine that is positioned at the same distance from the patient |
| therapeutic radiation | used in the treatment of cancer by preventing cellular reproduction |
| transducer | a device that transforms power from one system to another in the same or different form |
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