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MCC Med Term Unit 5 & 6

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KUB   abdominal study showing the kidneys, ureters and bladder  
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upright view of the abdomen   image with patient standing in AP position to demonstrate air-fluid levels, or free-air under the diaphragm  
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decubitus view   image with patient lying on R or L side to demonstrate free-air or air-fluid levels in chest or abdomen  
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abdominal arteriography   imaging of the arteries, or arterial system of the abdomen (IV contrast)  
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aortography   imaging of the aorta after introduction of contrast  
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renal arteriogram   imaging of the arterial system of the kidneys  
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pelvimetry   measurement of the capacity and diameter of the pelvis (was done immediately prior to childbirth - not done much in past 20 yrs due to ultrasound)  
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hysterosalpingography   imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after intrauterine injection of contrast  
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lumbar   relating to lumbar region; 5 vertebrae directly below the thoracic  
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sacrum   triangular bone at the base of the spine formed by 5 fused vertebrae  
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coccyx   small bone caudal to the sacrum formed by the union of 4 rudimentary vertebrae  
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peritoneum   serous membrane that covers the entire abdominal wall of the body and is reflected over the contained viscera.  
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diaphragm   dome shaped musculofibrous partition separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities  
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psoas muscle   triangular shaped muscle lateral to the lumbar vertebrae  
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abdominal cavity   the space within the abdominal walls between the diaphragm and the pelvic area containing the abdominal organs  
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abdominal organs   liver, stomach, intestines, spleen, gall bladder, kidney and associated tissues, blood and lymph vessels  
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aneurysm   localized abnormal dilation of a wall of a blood vessel  
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ascites   abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity  
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fecalith   a hard, impacted mass of feces in the colon  
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pneumoperitoneum   free air in the abdominal cavity  
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calcification   deposits of calcium salts in a tissue, seen as opaque on the x-ray image  
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megacolon   abnormal dilation of the colon (enlarged colon)  
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free-air   abnormal amount of air in the abdominal cavity (usually perforated bowel)  
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obstruction   abnormal blockage of the intestinal or urinary tract  
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peritonitis   inflammation of the peritoneum  
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renal calculus   kidney stone (formation of calcium in the renal pelvis)  
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ureteral calculus   a renal calculus that has migrated into the ureter (usually causing a painful obstruction)  
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abdominal distention   abdomen in the state of enlargement or distension (swollen)  
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abdominal paracentesis   the surgical puncturing of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid for diagnosis or treatment  
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anatomy   study of body structure  
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physiology   study of normal body function  
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pathology   study of changes in structure and function produced by disease  
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embryology   study of the development of the body from reproductive cells  
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histology   microscopic study of the minute structure, composition and function of normal cells  
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biology   study of all forms of life  
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pediatrics   branch of medicine dealing with children's growth, development and disorders  
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gynecology   branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the female reproductive organs  
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obstetrics   branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy and childbirth  
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surgery   branch of medicine which treats injuries, deformities and diseases by operative methods  
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radiology   branch of medicine concerned with radioactive substances and with the diagnosis and treatment of disease by visualizing any of the various sources of radiant energy  
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urology   branch of medicine dealing with the female urinary and the male genitourinary system  
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cardiology   branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its function  
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ophthalmology   branch of medicine concerned with the study of the physiology, anatomy and pathology of the eye, and the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye  
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otology   branch of medicine dealing with diagnosis, treatment and other disorders of the ear  
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otolaryngology   branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of diaseases and disorders of the ears, nose, throat and adjacent structures of the head and neck  
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dermatology   branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases  
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endocrinology   branch of medicine concerned with the glands of internal secretion (endocrine)  
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internal medicine   branch of medicine dealing with diagnosis and medical treatment of diseases and disorders within the internal structures of the body  
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physical medicine   branch of medicine using physical means in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Includes the use of heat, cold, light, water, electricity, manipulation, massage, exercise and mechanical devices  
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psychiatry   branch of medicine dealing with the causes, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders  
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geriatrics   branch of medicine devoted to the medical problems and care of the elderly  
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