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
