Medical Terminology - Body Structure

which imaging procedure produces a computer generated, detailed cross sectional image that appears as a slice?

CT scan

which abbreviation refers to an incision to allow free flow or withdrawal of fluids?

I & D

which imagong procedure is a noninvasive technique that uses radio waves to produce highly detailed, multiplanar images of soft tissue?

MRI

which term means abnormal fibrous band that binds tissues that are normally separated?

adhesion

which term means surgical joining of two ducts or blood vessels to allow flow from one to another?

anastomosis

the prefix peri- means

around

the assessment technique that involves listening to the heart, bowel, and lung to evaluate the presence and quality of their sounds is called

auscultation

the combining form ventr/o means

belly, belly side

the prefix infra- means

below, under

which term means removal of a representative tissue sample for microscopic examination?

biopsy

anatomical position

body is erect, eyes looking forward

which plane divides the body into front and back aspects?

coronal

the risk of developing gangrene is associated with

diabetes

the abbreviation Dx means

diagnosis

the thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominopelvic cavity by the

diaphragm

which term means abnormal accumulation of fluid within tissue spaces?

edema

which term means a visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument?

endoscopy

in which type of biopsy is the whole lesion removed?

excisional

febrile means?

feverish

which imaging procedure displays internal structures in continuous motion in a screen?

fluoroscopy

poor circulation is a common cause of

gangrene

which term means death and decay of soft tissue?

gangrene

a protrusion of an organ through a structure that normally holds it

hernia

which term means a stable internal environment?

homeostasis

which term means pertaining to a disease of unknown cause

idiopathic

which term describes the body defense against injury, infection, or allergy?

inflammation

general observation of the patient as a whole is called?

inspection

the combining form viscer/o means

internal organs

which procedure uses high intensity light beams to remove scars, lesions, or wrinkles?

laser surgery

which plane divides the body into right and left halves?

midsagittal

what is the assessment technique that involves tapping body parts with fingers, hands, or other small instruments?

percussion

which term means hole that completely penetrates a structure?

perforation

what disorder is characterized by an inflammation of serous membrane that lines the abdominal walls and covers it's organs, usually as a result of a bacterial or fungal infection?

peritonitis

which term means inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity and it's organs?

peritonitis

which imaging procedure shows the metabolic activity of body tissue?

positron emission technology (PET)

the suffix -graphy means

process of recording

which term means prediction of the course of a disease?

prognosis

which directional term refers to lying face down on the abdomen?

prone--

the upper right abdominopelvic region beneath the ribs is called

right hypochondriac region

which term means sudden breaking or bursting of an organ or structure?

rupture

a plantar wart is located

sole of foot

the combining form gastr/o means

stomach

which term means producing or associated with the generation of pus?

suppuration

the abbreviation sx means

symptom

which body cavity contains the lungs?

thoracic

the combining form hist/o means

tissue

the abbreviation TX means

treatment

the abbreviation US means

ultrasound

the prefix super- means

upper, above

the combining form jaund/o means

yellow