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Lesson 14 - Cancer Medicine, Radiology & Nuclear Medicine Flashcards

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antibiotics

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Chemical substances, produced by bacteria, that inhibit the growth of cells; used in cancer chemotherapy

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adenoma

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A tumor of glandular or epithelial origin.

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benign

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Non-cancerous

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biological therapy

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Use of the body’s own defense mechanisms to fight tumor cells.

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bone marrow

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Aspiration of bone marrow tissue and examination under a microscope for evidence of malignant cells.

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carcinogens

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Agents that cause cancer; chemicals and drugs, radiation, and viruses.

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carcinoma

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Cancerous tumor made up of cells of epithelial origin.

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chemotherapy

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Treatment with drugs

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contrast studies

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Materials (contrast media) are injected to obtain contrast with surrounding tissue when shown on the x-ray film.

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cystic

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Forming large open spaces filled with fluid.

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deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

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Genetic material within the nucleus of a cell; controls cell division and protein synthesis.

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diffuse

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Spreading evenly throughout the affected tissue.

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fiberoptic colonoscopy

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Visual examination of the colon using a fiberoptic instrument.

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follicular

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Forming small, microscopic, gland-type sacs. Thyroid gland cancer is an example.

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genetic screening

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Family members are tested to determine whether they have inherited a cancer-causing gene.

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grading of tumors

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Evaluating the degree of maturity of tumor cells.

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histogenesis

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Identification of the type of tissue from which tumor cells arise.

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hyperplasia

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Rapid growth

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hysterosalpingography

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An x-ray of the endometrial cavity and Fallopian tubes after injecting contrast material through a catheter inserted through the vagina and into the endocervical canal. This procedure determines the patency of the Fallopian tubes.

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infiltrative

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Extending beyone normal tissue boundaries.

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intravenous pyelogram (IVP)

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X-ray images are made of the renal pelvis and urinary tract after contrast is injected into a vein.

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invasive

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Having the ability to enter and destroy surrounding tissue.

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laparoscopy

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Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using small incisions and a laparoscope.

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leukemia

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Tumors derived from bone marrow.

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malignant
Tending to become worse and result in death; having the characteristics of invasiveness and metastasis.
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mammography
X-ray examination of the breasts to detect breast cancer.
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metastasis
(meta=beyond; -stasis=control) Spread of a malignant tumor to a secondary site.
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modality
Method of treatment, such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation.
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morbidity
The condition of being diseased.
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mutation
(mut/a=genetic change) Change in the genetic material (DNA) of a cell; may be caused by chemicals, radiation, or viruses or may occur spontaneously.
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myelography
An x-ray of the spinal cord after injecting contrast agent into the space around the spinal cord. Usually performed on patient's who cannot have an MRI.
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necrotic
Containing dead tissue.
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N&V
Nausea and vomting.
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needle biopsy
Insertion of a needle into a tissue to remove a core of tissue.
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neoplasm
(tumor) New growth; benign or malignant tumors.
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nodular
Forming multiple areas of tightly packed clusters of cells with lightly populated areas in between.
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nuclear medicine
Medical specialty that studies the uses of radioactive substances (radionuclides) in diagnosis of disease.
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oncology
The study of tumors.
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palliative
Relieving, but not curing symptoms.
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papillary
Forming small, finger-like or nipple-like projections of cells. (i.e. Bladder cancer may be described as this.)
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polypoid | polyp/o=polyp
Growths that are like projections extending outward from a base of stalk. (i.e. colon polyps)
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protocol
An explicit, detailed plan for treatment.
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radiation
Energy carried by a stream of particles. Various forms of radiation can cause cancer.
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radiology
Medical specialty concerned with the study of x-rays and their use in the diagnosis of disease; includes other forms of energy, such as ultrasound and magnetic waves.
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radiotherapy
Treatment using radiation; radiation oncology.
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relapse
Return of symptoms of disease.
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retrograde pyelogram
X-ray images are made of the renal pelvis and urinary tract after dye is injected directly into the urethra, bladder, and ureters.
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sarcoma
(sarc/o=flesh, connective tissue) Cancerous tumor derived from connective tissue.
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sonogram
The record produced derived from connective tissue.
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staging of tumors
System of evaluating the extent of the spread of tumors.
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steroids
Complex, naturally occurring chemicals, such as hormones, that are used as chemotherapeutic agents.
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tumor (-oma)
Cancer cells that accumulate as growths which compress, invade, and ultimately destroy the surrounding normal tissue.
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ulcerating
Characterized by an open, exposed surface resulting from the death of overlying tissue. Often found in the stomach, breast, colon and skin.
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ultrasound (US, U/S)
(ultra=beyond) Diagnostic technique that projects and retrieves high-frequency sound waves as they echo off parts of the body.
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virus
An infectious agent that reproduces by entering a host cell and using the host's genetic material to make copies of itself.

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