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[MA4] Radiology Procedures [Tier 01]

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brachytherapy   a type of radiation therapy that places radioactive isotopes in or near the tumor  
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cholecystogram   an X-ray procedure used to help evaluate the gallbladder  
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claustrophobia   an abnormal fear of being enclosed or confined spaces  
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compression   to exert force against, press  
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computed tomography (CT)   combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles to create cross-sectional images.  
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conjunction   a situation in which two or more things happen at the same time oor in the same place  
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contrast media   a substance used to enhance the visibility of structures or fluids within the body for medical imaging  
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cystoscopy   a diagnostic procedure performed with a cystoscope that allows a provider to look at the inside of the bladder and urethra, collect urine samples and examine the prostate gland  
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diagnostic   referring to measures that assist in the recognition of diseases and disorders of the body  
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distends   becoming inflated, stretched out  
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dosimeter   a device that measures exposure to ionizing radiation such as X-rays, alpha rays, beta rays and gamma rays.  
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electromagnetic   a specialized field of radiology that involves the use of both electrical and magnetic fields for diagnosis of a disease process  
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electromagnetic radiation   rays produced by collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an X-ray tube  
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electron   a minute particle of matter charged with the smallest know amount of negative electricity: opposite of proton  
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enema   the instillation of fluid into the rectum and colon  
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evacuants   a medication that promotes emptying of the bowels  
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flatus   intestinal gas  
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fluoroscopy   an imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the interior of an object.  
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implant   something implanted into tissue; a graft; artificial part  
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intravenous pyelogram (IVP)   the insertion of a radiopaque material into the vein for the purpose of X-raying the kidneys and ureters  
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iodine   a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogen group  
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KUB   refers to a radiologic study of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder  
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lesion   an injury or wound; a circumscribed area of pathologically altered tissue  
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magnetic resonance imaging   a diagnostic test using magnetic waves to visualize internal body structures  
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mammography   an X-ray of the breast  
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maturity   a state of full development  
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noninvasive procedure   a diagnostic method not requiring entry into body tissue  
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planes   a flat or relatively smooth surface; points if reference by which positions or parts of the body are indicated  
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positron emission tomography (PET) scan   a form of imaging using radioactive drug tracers permitting visualization of the physiologic function of the body.  
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radioactive   capable of emitting radiant energy  
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radiograph   a record produced on a photographic plate, film, or paper by the action of X-ray or radium  
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radiologist   one who diagnoses and treats disease by the use of radiant energy  
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radiopaque   impenetrable to the X-ray or other forms of radiation  
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residual barium   barium remaining in the intestinal tract following evacuation at the completion of the X-ray studies  
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retrograde pyelogram   a urologic procedure in which the physician intectrs contrast into the ureters in order to visualize the ureters and kidney  
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roentgen rays   refers to X rays  
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sonogram   record obtained by ultrasound  
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teletherapy   radiation therapy administered by a machine that is positioned at the same distance from the patient  
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therapeutic radiation   used in the treatment of cancer by preventing cellular reproduction  
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transducer   a device that transforms power from one system to another in the same or different form  
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