diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of x-rays

surgical removal of all or part of the breast

major complication or comorbidity

crescent-shaped cartilage between the upper end of the tibia (shin bone) and the femur (thigh bone)

diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of a large magnet, radiofrequencies and a computer to produce detailed images of the blood vessels.

diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body.

partition of bone and cartilage between the nasal cavities

a group of blood tests performed before and during a pregnancy

a test to detect blood in the stool by placing a small sample of stool on a chemically treated card, pad or wipe.

physician who identifies diseases by studying cells and tissues under a microscope

polymerase chain reaction, a technique used in a number of laboratory tests.

muscles and connective tissue providing support for pelvic organs

basin-shaped structure that supports the spinal column and contains the sacrum, coccyx, and hip bones (ilium, pubis, and ischium).

relating to the lining of the abdominal cavity.

a noninvasive, painless procedure that combines the technology from a positron emission tomography and a computed tomography to create one highly powerful diagnostic imaging system.

a component of DNA and RNA and is necessary for all living cells.

inflammation that is characterized by sudden onset, painful and difficult respiration and exudation of fluid or fibrinous material into the pleural cavity.

an essential component necessary for all living cells.

a condition that occurs when an internal organ slips from its normal position.

artificial body part replacement.

a test to measure the clotting tendency of blood.

a prostate-specific antigen screen to evaluate the possibility of prostate cancer.

partial thromboplastin time measures the time it takes the blood to clot.

blockage of the artery in the lung by foreign matter or by a blood clot.

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Medical Terms

week 9

Term	Definition
MAMMOGRAPHY	diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of x-rays
MASTECTOMY	surgical removal of all or part of the breast
MCC	major complication or comorbidity
MENISCUS	crescent-shaped cartilage between the upper end of the tibia (shin bone) and the femur (thigh bone)
MRA	diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of a large magnet, radiofrequencies and a computer to produce detailed images of the blood vessels.
MRI	diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body.
NASAL SEPTUM	partition of bone and cartilage between the nasal cavities
NEONATE	a newborn infant
OBSTETRIC PANEL	a group of blood tests performed before and during a pregnancy
OCCULT BLOOD SCREEN	a test to detect blood in the stool by placing a small sample of stool on a chemically treated card, pad or wipe.
ORITIS	inflammation of the ear
PATHOLOGIST	physician who identifies diseases by studying cells and tissues under a microscope
PCR	polymerase chain reaction, a technique used in a number of laboratory tests.
PELVIC FLOOR	muscles and connective tissue providing support for pelvic organs
PELVIS	basin-shaped structure that supports the spinal column and contains the sacrum, coccyx, and hip bones (ilium, pubis, and ischium).
PERITONEAL	relating to the lining of the abdominal cavity.
PET	a noninvasive, painless procedure that combines the technology from a positron emission tomography and a computed tomography to create one highly powerful diagnostic imaging system.
PHOSPHOROUS	a component of DNA and RNA and is necessary for all living cells.
PLEURISY	inflammation that is characterized by sudden onset, painful and difficult respiration and exudation of fluid or fibrinous material into the pleural cavity.
POTASSIUM	an essential component necessary for all living cells.
PROLAPSING	a condition that occurs when an internal organ slips from its normal position.
PROSTHESIS	artificial body part replacement.
PROTIME	a test to measure the clotting tendency of blood.
PSA	a prostate-specific antigen screen to evaluate the possibility of prostate cancer.
PTT	partial thromboplastin time measures the time it takes the blood to clot.
PULMONARY EMBOLISMS	blockage of the artery in the lung by foreign matter or by a blood clot.

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