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Definition
ascites   abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity  
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edema   abnormal accumulation of fluid within tissue spaces  
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adhesion   abnormal fibrous band that holds or binds together tissues that are normally separated  
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mycosis   any fungal infection in or on the body  
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excisional   biopsy in which the entire lesion is removed  
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incisional   biopsy in which only a small sample of the lesion is removed  
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inflammation   body defense against injury, infection, or allergy marked by redness, swelling, heat, pain and sometimes loss of function  
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organelle   cellular structure that provides a specialized function, such as the nucleus (reproduction), robosomes (protein synthesis), Golgi apparatus (removal of material from the cell), and lysosomes (digestion)  
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positron emission tomography (PET)   Computed tomography records the positrons (positive charged particles) emitted from a radiopharmaceutical to produce a cross-sectional image of metabolic activity of body tissues to determine the presence of disease  
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gangrene   death and decay of soft tissue, usually caused by circulatory obstruction, trauma or infection  
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infusion therapy   delivery of fluids directly into the blood stream via a vein for treating various disorders; also called IV therapy  
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cauterize   destruction of tissue by electricity, freezing, heat or corrosive materials  
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inspection   general observation of the patient as a whole progressing to specific body areas  
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palpation   gentle application of the hands to a specific structure or body area to determine size, consistency, texture, symmetry, and tenderness of underlying structures  
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(US) ultrasound/ ultrasonography   High-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) are directed at soft tissue and reflected as "echoes" to produce an image on a monitor of an internal body structure; also called ultrasound, sonography, and echo  
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perforation   hole that completely penetrates a structure  
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(CT) computed tomography   imaging technique in which an x-ray emitter rotates around the area to be scanned and a computer measures the intensity of transmitted x-rays from different angles; formerly called computerized axial tomography  
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(I&D) incision and drainage   incision made to allow the free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity  
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peritonitis   inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity and covers its organs  
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blood chemistry analysis   laboratory test, usually performed on serum, to evaluate various substances to determine whether they fall within a normal range  
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auscultation   listening to the heart, bowel and lungs with or without a stethescope to assess the presence and quality of sounds  
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(DNA) deoxyribonucleic acid   molecule that holds genetic information capable of replicating and producing an exact copy whenever the cell divides  
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diaphragm   muscular wall that divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity  
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(CBC) complete blood count   panel of blood tests used as a broad screening test for anemias, infections and other diseases  
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sepsis   pathological state, usually febrile, resulting from the presence of microorganisms or their products in the bloodstream  
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febrile   pertaining to a fever; also called pyretic  
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suppuration   producing or associated with the generation of pus  
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hernia   protrusion of any organ through the structure that normally contains it  
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(SPECT) single-photon emission computed tomography   radiological technique that integrates computed tomography and a radioactive material (tracer) injected into the bloodstream to visualize blood flow to tissues and organs  
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ablation   removal of a part, pathway, or function by surgery, chemical destruction, electrocautery, freezing, or radio frequency  
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(Bx) biopsy   removal of a representative tissue sample from a body site for microscopic examination, usually to establish a diagnosis  
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resection   removal of part or all of a structure, organ, or tissue  
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curettage   scraping of a body cavity with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette  
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assessment techniques   sequence of procedures designed to evaluate the health status of a patient  
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organ-disease panels   series of blood tests used to evaluate a specific organ (liver panel) or disease (anemia panel)  
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chromatin   structural component of the nucleus, composed of nucleic acids and proteins  
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rupture   sudden breaking or bursting of a structure or organ  
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metabolism   sum of all physical and chemical changes that take place in a cell or an organism  
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anastomosis   surgical joining of two ducts, vessels, or bowel segments to allow flow from one to another  
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revision   surgical procedure used to replace or compensate for a previously implanted device or correct an undesirable result or effect of a previous surgery  
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percussion   tapping a structure with the hand or fingers to assess consistency and the presence or absence of fluids within the underlying structure  
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nuclear scan   technique in which a radioactive material (radiopharmaceutical) called a tracer is introduced into the body (inhaled, ingested or injected) and a specialized camera (gamma camera) is used to produce images of organs and structures  
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fluoroscopy   technique in which x-rays are directed through the body to a fluorescent screen that displays internal structures in continuous motion  
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radiography   technique in which x-rays are passed through the body or area and captured on a film to generate an image; also called x-ray  
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(MRI) magnetic resonance imaging   technique that uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field, rather than an x-ray beam, to produce highly detailed, multiplanar, cross-sectional views of soft tissues  
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chromosome   threadlike structures within the nucleus composed of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that carries hereditary information encoded in genes  
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laser surgery   use of a high intensity laser light beam to remove diseased tissues, stop bleeding blood vessels, or for cosmetic purposes  
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endoscopy   visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument called an endoscope  
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anteroposterior   AP  
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biopsy   Bx, bx  
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complete blood count   CBC  
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computed tomography   CT  
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deoxyribonucleic acid   DNA  
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diagnosis   Dx  
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incision and drainage   I&D  
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lateral   LAT, lat  
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left lower quadrant   LLQ  
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left upper quadrant   LUQ  
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magnetic resonance imaging   MRI  
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positron emission tomography   PET  
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radio frequency, rheumatoid factor   RF  
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right lower quadrant   RLQ  
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right upper quadrant   RUQ  
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single-photon emission computed tomography   SPECT  
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symptom   Sx  
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treatment   Tx  
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upper and lower   U&L, U/L  
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ultrasound, ultrasonography   US  
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