Question | Answer |
cholecystogram | x-ray record of exam of bladder uses contrast med |
angiogram | x-ray record of blood vessels uses contrast med |
hysterosalpingogram | x-ray record of the inside of uterus and fallopian tubes uses contrast med |
mammography | x-ray of the breast |
radiology | study of x-rays and radioactive material |
alopecia | hair loss |
contrast medium | radiopaque substance uses for some x-rays |
anuria | without formation of urine |
cystitis | inflammation of the bladder |
antidiuretic | rx that decreases urine secretion |
oliguria | scanty urination |
urinal | container to collect urine |
edema | tissues accumulate fluid, causes swelling |
micturition | to urinate |
antibody | protien produced by the body in response to an invading foreign substance |
anemia | low RBC count |
allergy | hypersensitivity to something usually harmless |
erythrocyte | RBC |
hematocrit | sep solids from plasma by centrifuging read as % |
hemolysis | destruction of RBC |
hypoglycemia | low blood sugar |
hyperglycemia | high blood sugar |
leukemia | DX of the blood with over production of leukocytes |
serology | study of serum |
embolus | blood clot drifting in circulation |
platelets | clotting cells (thrombocytes) |
hemoglobin | protien in RBC that gives the ability to transport oxygen |
immunity | resistance to injury & DX caused by foreign compounds, toxins and pathogens |
lymph | clear colorless fluid in the lymphatic vessles |
microbes | small organisms including bacteria, protazoa, algae, fungus and viruses |
histology | study of the microscopic structures of tissues |
feces | stool or bowel movement |
sputum | substance expelled by coughing or clearing the bronchi |
urinalysis | UA testing of the urine for infection or DX |
void | urinate or pass urine |
pathology | disease process, study of disease |
hematoma | a collection of blood under the skin, "bruise" |