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chapter 4 diagnostic tests/procedures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| arthroscopy | visual examination of a joint |
| bone density test | x-ray of hip bone to determine if patient has osteoporosis (holes in bone) |
| bone marrow aspiration | using a needle and syringe to extract liquid from the marrow for transplantation |
| computerized tomography (CT) | high powered x-ray machine, high radiation |
| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | image is produced using magnets (high powered, expensive) |
| rheumatoid factor (RF) | blood test that is used to detect RA (rheumatoid arthritis) |