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chapter 13
colon procedures and male reproductive system
Question | Answer |
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The surgical removal and examination of tissue from the living body. Biopsies generally are performed to dertermine whether a tumor is benign or malignant. | Biopsy |
The visualization of the entire colon using a colonoscope | Colonoscopy |
An instrument that consists of a tube and an optical system that is used for direct visual inspection of organs or cavities. | Endoscope |
To blow a powder, vapor, or gas (e.g,air) into a body cavity. | Insufflate |
The darkening of the stool caused by the presence of blood in an amount of 50 ml or greater | Melena |
Blood in such a small amount that it is not detectable by the unaided eye. | Occult Blood |
(as it pertains to the guaiac slide test) An substance that is able to transfer oxygen from hydrogen peroxide to oxidize guaiac, causing the guaiac to turn blue | Peroxidase |
An endoscope that is specailly designed for passage through the anus to permit visualization of the rectum and sigmoid colon | Sigmoidoscope |
The visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon using a sigmoidoscope | Sigmoidoscopy |