chapter 13 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
The visualization of the entire colon using an colonscope. | Colonoscopy |
An instrument that consists of a tube and an optical system that is used for direct visual inspection of organs or cavities. | Endoscope |
To blow a powder, vapor, or gas(e.g, air) into a body cavity. | Insufflate |
The darkening of the stool caused by the presence of blood in a amount of 50ml or greater. | Melena |
Blood in such a small amount that it is not detectable by the unaided eye. | Occult blood |
(as it pertains to the guaiac slide test) A substance that is able to transfer oxygen from hydrogen peroxide to oxidize guaiac, causing the guaiac to turn blue | Peroxidase |
An endoscope that is specially designed for passage through the anus to permit visualization of the rectum and sigmoid colon. | Sigmoidoscope |
The visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon using sigmoidoscope. | Sigmoidoscopy |
The surgical removal and examination of tissue from the living body. Biopsies generally are preformed to determine weather a tumor is benign or malignant. | Biopsy |
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