Chapter 1 Flashcards

(18 cards)

1
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a disease that is not associated with any recognizable structural changes in the body

A

functional disease

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2
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an x-ray of the breast, used to detect tumor and other abnormalities

A

mammogram

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3
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a study of cells from various sources, commonly used as a screening test for cancer

A

pap smear

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4
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technique to determine the blood flow through the chambers of the heart and to detect abnormal communication between cardiac chambers

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cardiac catheterization

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5
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a long tubular telescope like instrument passed through the abdominal wall to examine structures within the peritoneal cavity

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laparoscope

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6
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the cause especially the cause of a disease

A

etiology

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7
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manner in which a disease develops

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pathogenesis

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8
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any structural abnormality or pathologic change

A

lesion

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9
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any disturbance of the structure or function of the body

A

disease

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10
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a photograph taken with x-rays

A

roentgenogram

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11
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an examination of the interior of the body by means of various lighted tubular instruments

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endoscopy

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12
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a disease associated with structural changes in the affected tissue or organ

A

organic disease

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13
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the study of the structural changes in the body caused by disease

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pathology

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14
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the determination of the nature and cause of a patient’s illness

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diagnosis

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15
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an x-ray technique for studying the caliber of blood vessels by injection of radiopaque material into the vessel

A

arteriogram

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16
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an x-ray technique producing detailed cross-sectional images of the body by means of x-ray tube and detectors connected to a computer.

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CAT Scan (CT scan) computed tomographic scan

17
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a diagnostic procedure that yields computer-generated images based on the movement of hydrogen atoms in tissues subjected to a strong magnetic field

A

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

18
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the probable outcome of a disease or disorder