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| A one-dimensional representation of a refelcted sound wabe in diagnostic scan. Also known as amplitude modulation. |
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| The large inferior cavity of the trunk, extending from the diaphragm to the brim of the pelvis. It is divided artificially into nine regions: right hypochondriac, epigastric, left hypochondriac, right lumbar, umbilical, left lumbar, right inguinal, hypogastric, and left inguinal regions. |
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| Withdrawal (movement away)of a part from the axis of the trunk or extremity. |
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| Varying or deviating from normal form, structure, or course. |
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| The expulsion of the embryo or fetus from uterus any time before week 28 of pregnancy, either by natural or by artificially induced means. |
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| Premature separation of the placenta. |
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| A pus-filled cavity that can develop anywhere, for example, on the skin or in any internal organ. Antibiotics may be helpful, but draining may be necessary to remove the pus. |
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| Being required to answer for one's actions. |
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| The process that recognizes a school or institution for demonstrated ability in a special are of practice or training and authorizes that school or institution to instruct students in that area. Currently, accreditation exists for diagnostic medical sonography programs, diagnostic ultrasound laboratories, and facilities. |
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| Describes sudden onset of relatively severe or sharp manifestations that run a short course. Acute problems may be mild or severe. |
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| An acute pathologic condition within the belly that requires prompt surgical intervention. |
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| A disease resulting from decreased function of the adrenal glands. |
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| Any movement of one part of a limb toward another or toward the midline of the body. |
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| Abnormal union of an organ or part to another by fibrous attachment. |
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| Accessory parts or appendages of an organ. |
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| Also known as epinephrine. A hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Available in drug form to improve breathing for persons with asthma, to treat sevre allergic reactions, or to stimulate the heart in cardic arrest. |
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| A legal document that helps ensure a person's health care wishes will be respected if he or she becomes unable to speak or otherwise communicate. |
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| A microorganism that can survive and replicate only when free oxygen is present. |
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| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) |
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| A government agency whose mission is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. |
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| A respiratory passage. Any of several devices used to maintain a clear and unobstructed respiratory passage. |
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| Presence of protein or albumin in the urine. |
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| A substance that induces an allergic state or reaction. |
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| Alpha-fetoprotein assay (AFP) |
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| AFP is a fetal protein normally found in the maternal blood. Increased and decreased AFP amounts are associated with abnormalities. The test is performed usually at 16 weeks' gestation. AFP levels within a normal range indicate low risk for fetal anomalies; higher AFP levels indicate an increased risk of neural tube defects, other fetal abnormalities, and threatend abortion; lower AFP levels indicate an increased risk of Trisomy 21, other rare genetic disorders, or impending fetal demise. |
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| Walking or able to walk; designating a patient not confined to bed. |
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| American Hospital Association (AHA) |
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| A non profit association of health care provider organizations that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. |
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| Radiographic visualization of the fetus by injection of a dye through the abdominal wall and into the amniotic sac. |
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| The firm attachment of adjacent serous membranes by bands or masses of fibrous connective tissue; caused by organization and scarring of exudates, resulting from infection of partial destruction of the surfaces. |
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| Amniotic fluid index (AFI) |
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| A method of estimating the volume of amniotic fluid present in second and third trimester pregnancies. |
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| The absence of pain; usually denotes relief of pain without loss of consciousness. |
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| A device in which data are represented by continuosly variable, measurable, physical quantities such as length, width, voltage, or pressure. |
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| Massive generalized edema. |
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| The joining of structures. |
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| Free from echoes, completely absorbing sound waves. |
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| Low level of hemoglobin, the red blood cell chemical that carries oxygen to body tissues. |
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| Weakening of a blood vessel because of disease, age, injury, or congenital defect. Rupture of teh weakend wall is usually life threating. |
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| Severe, often choking chest pain. |
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| Visualization of the blood vessels with x-ray examination. |
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| Surgical opening of a clogged blood vessel by inflating a balloon adn stretching the wall. Often performed after a heart attack, along with the administration of clot-dissolving medication. |
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| Lack of oxygen. Absence of oxygen in the tissues. |
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| An immunoglobulin molecule that reacts specifically with a substance (antigen) that induced its synthesis or with a closely related antigen. |
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| An agent that inhibits microorganisms. |
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| Lack of urine production. The absence of excretion of urine from the body. |
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| The main artery through which blood leaves the heart for distribution to the rest of the body. |
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| Defect or loss of power of expression in speech, writing, or signs or loss of comprehension of spoken or written language because of injury or disease of brain centers. |
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| Lack of development of an organ or tissue or of the cellular products from an organ or tissue. |
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| Cessation of breathing for short periods of time (sleep apnea) or for prolonged and potentially life-threatening periods of time(premature babies). |
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| Abnormality of heart rate or rhythm, or both. |
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| Hardening and loss of elasticity of the arterial wall. Common with aging and in certain diseases. Term often used interchangeably with atherosclerosis, a thickening of the inner wall of blood vessels from cholesterol deposits. |
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| A man-made artifical structure or changed appearance. |
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| An abnormal collection of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity. |
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| Sterile, free of microorganisms. |
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| A threat to inflict physical injury on another person through force or violence. Included is the touching of another person without that person's consent, with intent to harm. |
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| A connection in the mind between ideas, sensations, and memories. |
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| Showing or causing no symptoms. |
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| Failure of muscular coordination. |
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| A form of arteriosclerosis. |
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| Diminution in the size of a cell, tissue, or organ. |
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| To weaken or lessen in intensity. |
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| A manner of acting or thinking that shows one's disposition, opinions, and reactions. |
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| Listening for body sounds with the aid of a stethoscope. |
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| A device that sterilizes by steam under pressure. |
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| Part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary life maintaining activities such as heart beat, respiration, and hormone secretion. |
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| The right to make our own decisions; to be independent and self-governing. |
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| A small pyramidal space between the upper lateral part of the chest and medial side of the arm that includes the armpit, axillary vessels, bracial nerve plexus, and large numbers of lymph nodes. |
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| An excess of urea or other nitrogenous substances in the blood. |
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| A stonelike formation, usually composed of mineral salts. |
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| A manual or electronic instrument used to measure thickness or diameter. |
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| A small tube for insertion into a body cavity. |
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| An environmental agent that can produce cancer. |
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| Malignant neoplasm arising from certain tissues. Carcionoma in situ describes an early stage of cancer that is highly invasive. |
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| The heart and breathing stop suddenly without warning. |
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| The amount of blood in liters per minute flowing through the systemic circulation. |
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| Medical specialty that deals with disorders of the heart and cardiac vasculature. |
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| Englargement of the heart (cardiac hypertrophy). |
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| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) |
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| Emergency techniques used on a patient whose heart has stopped or who is not breathing, or both. |
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| Passing of a small tube through an opening into the body(e.g.,blood vessel, urethra) to instill or remove fluid. |
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| The introduction of a hollow tube into a body cavity, such as the urinary bladder, to draw off fluid. |
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| A reason, motive, or grounds for bringing a legal action, to be resolved by a court of law. |
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| The formation of cavities in a body tissue or an organ resulting from the sudden formation and collapse of low-pressure bubbles by means of mechanical forces. |
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| Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) |
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| Formerly known as the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA). CMS is the federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that is responsible for the national administration of the Medicaid, Medicare, and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). |
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| Cerebral vascular accident (CVA) |
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| Pathologic condition of a blood vessel in the brain, either rupture or occlusion, with formation of a blood cot. |
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| The process by which an individual institution or educational program is evaluated and recognized as meeting certain predetermined standards. |
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| Treatment of a disease by means of administering chemicals. |
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| Surgical removal of the gallbladder. |
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| Infection of the gallbladder. |
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| An x-ray procedure used to visualize the gallbladder. |
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| An x-ray procedure used to visualize the gallbladder. |
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| *Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) |
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| The CVS test/procedure is a form of prenatal diagnosis to determine genetic abnormalities in the fetus in which a sample of the chorionic villi is obtained and tested. |
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| Persisting over a long period; denotinga disease of slow progress and long continuance. |
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| All laws that affect the individual rather than the whole of society. |
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| Gathering of things of the same sort. |
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| The moral code, which guides the members of a profession in the proper conduct of their duties and obligations. |
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| Surgical procedure to form an artificial opening into the large bowel. |
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| Laws based on custom, usage, and decisions of the court. |
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| Fast talking, using slang or medical jargon, making it difficult for the listener to understand the message. Speaking a language foreign to the listener. |
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| A coalition formed by three people in a social situation, for exchanging information. |
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| Lessening or loss of sympathy for the misfortune of others, caused by over work and excessive emotional demands. |
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| Computerized axial tomography (CAT/CT scan) |
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| An x-ray imaging modality that produces detailed cross-sectional images of the soft tissue and bony structures. |
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| A type of sedation to induce an altered state of consciousness that minimizes pain and discomfort through the use of pain relievers and sedatives. Patients who receive conscious sedation usually are able to speak and respond to verbal cues throughout the procedure, communicating any discomfort they experience to the provider. A brief period of amnesia may erase any memory of the procedure. |
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| Present at birth. Congenital problems can be inherited, the result of infection or drug use in the mother, or the effect of uterine abnormalities. |
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