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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