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| Describes the portion of an image that appears echo free. |
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| Describes an organ or tissue that is capable of producing echoes by reflecting the acoustic beam. |
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| Describes a structure that is less echogenic or has few internal echoes. |
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| Describes structures of equal echo density. |
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| Describes tissues or organ structures that have several different echo characteristics. |
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| Refers to imaged echoes of equal intensity. |
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| Describes image echoes brighter than surrounding tissues or brighter than is normal for that tissue or organ. |
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| Describes portions of an image that are not as bright as surrounding tissues or are less bright than normal. |
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| How well an examination documents normal findings or excludes patients without disease. |
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| How well an examination documents whatever disease or pathology is present. |
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| Ability of the examination to find disease that is present and not find disease that is not present. |
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| Pocket of infection containing pus, blood, and degenerating tissue. |
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| Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity. |
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| Layers of flat fibrous sheets composed of strong connective tissue, which serve as tendons to attach muscles to fixed points. |
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| Skin discoloration caused by the leakage of blood into the subcutaneous tissues. |
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| Redness of the skin due to inflammation. |
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| Fibrous tissue network that is richly supplied by blood vessels and nerves located between the skin and the underlying structures. |
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| Fibrous structure that runs down the midline of the abdomen from the xiphoid process to the symphysis pubis. |
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| Congenital defect in the midline abdominal wall that allows abdominal organs to protrude through the wall into the base of the umbilical cord. |
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| Rhythmic contraction of the GI tract that propels food through it. |
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| Fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity. |
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| Collapsed lung that occurs when air leaks into the space between the chest wall and lung. |
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| Long, vertical, paired abdominal muscles that run from the xiphoid process to the symphysis pubis. |
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| Surface area of a peritoneal organ devoid of peritoneum. |
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| Collection of bile that can occur with trauma or rupture of the biliary tract. |
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| Triage ultrasound examination performed to detect free fluid that would indicate bleeding. |
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| Extravasated collection of blood localized within a potential space or tissue. |
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| Extravasated collection of blood within the peritoneal cavity. |
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| Area of an organ where blood vessels, lymph, and nerves enter and exit. |
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| Caused by treatment; either intentional or unintentional. |
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| An extravasated collection of lymph. |
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| Two layers of fused peritoneum that conduct nerves, lymph, and blood vessels between the small bowel/colon and the posterior peritoneal cavity wall. |
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| Solid organs within the peritoneal cavity that are covered by visceral peritoneum. |
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| Peritoneum lining the walls of the peritoneal cavity. |
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| Organs posterior to the parietal peritoneum, which are typically covered on their anterior surface or fatty capsule by parietal peritoneum. |
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| Fluid collection composed of blood products located adjacent to or surrounding transplanted organs. |
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| Peritoneum encasing peritoneal organs. |
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| Connection between two vessels. |
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| Focal dilatation of an artery caused by a structural weakness in the wall. |
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| Connection allowing communication between an artery and vein. |
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| Dilatation, expansion, or distention. |
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| A metallic stent covered with fabric and placed inside an aneurysm to prevent rupture. |
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| Any tissue or organ for implantation or transplantation. |
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| An artificial substitute for a body part. |
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| Caused by a hematoma that forms as a result of a leaking hole in an artery. |
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| The formation of a clot in a blood vessel. |
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| Tumor marker frequently elevated in cases of hepatocellular carcinoma and certain testicular cancers. (Lab) |
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| Liver enzyme most specific to hepatocellular damage. (Lab) |
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| An enzyme found in all tissues but in largest amounts in the liver; increases with hepatocellular damage. (Lab) |
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| Fold in the parietal peritoneum that extends from the umbilicus to the diaphragm and contains the ligamentum teres. |
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| Fibroelastic connective tissue layer that surrounds the liver. |
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| Blood flow away from the liver. |
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| Blood flow toward the liver. |
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| Yellowish pigmentation of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood. |
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| Remnant of ductus venosus seen as an echogenic line seperating the caudate lobe from the left lobe. |
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| Remnant of the left umbilical vein, seen in the transverse plane as a triangular echogenic foci. |
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| Divides the right and left lobes of the liver; seen in sagittal plane as an echogenic line between the neck of the gallbladder and the main portal vein. |
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| Fissure where the portal vein and hepatic artery enter the liver and the common bile duct exits. |
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| Anatomic variant in which the right lobe of the liver is enlarged and extends inferiorly. |
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| Inflammation of the bile ducts. |
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| Surgical removal of the gallbladder. |
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| Acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder. |
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| Hormone which stimulates gallbladder contraction. |
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| Calculi (stones) located within the bile duct. |
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| Duct which carries bile from the cystic and hepatic ducts to the duodenum. |
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| Duct of the gallbladder which joins with the heptic duct to form the common bile duct. |
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| Formation or presence of stones within the gallbladder. |
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| Pear-shaped sac responsible for storing bile until it is released through the cystic duct. |
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| Air within the bile ducts. |
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| Solid, semisolid, or thickened bile within the gallbladder or bile duct. |
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| Fold within the gallbladder fundus. |
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| Pain in the area of the gallbladder when pressure is applied by the ultrasound transducer. |
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| Fold within the neck or body of the gallbladder. |
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| Performs exocrine function, secreting digestive enzymes. |
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| Performs endocrine function, secreting glucagon. |
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| Enzyme that digests carbohydrates. |
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| Performs endocrine function, secreting insulin. |
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| Performs endocrine function, secreting somatostatin. |
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| Secreting into blood or tissue. |
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| Hormone secreted by the alpha cells, functions to increase activity of phosphorylase. |
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| Hormone secreted by beta cells, functions to increase uptake of glucose and amino acids. |
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| Endocrine portion of the pancreas made up of alpha and beta cells that produce insulin and glucagon. |
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| An abnormal cavity resembling a true cyst but not lined with epithelium. |
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| Diffuse inflammatory reaction to infection spreading along fascial pathways, producing edema. |
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| Hormone secreted by delta cells, functions to regulate insulin and glucagon production. |
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| Red blood cell; contains hemoglobin. |
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| Process of red blood cell production. |
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| Laboratory value of the percentage of blood volume made up of red blood cells. |
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| Tissue death caused by an interruption of the blood supply. |
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| White blood cell; protects and fights against infection in the body. |
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| Elevated white blood cell count, usually due to infection. |
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| Decreased white blood cell count, possibly the result of a viral infection or leukemia. |
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| Process used by the red pulp to destroy old red blood cells. |
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| Fecalith or calcification found in the appendiceal lumen. |
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| Failure of the intestine to propel its contents due to diminished motility. |
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| Rhythmic dilatation and contraction that propels the contents of the GI tract. |
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| An erosion in the mucosal layer of the wall of the GI tract. |
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| Abnormal twisting of the intestines that can lead to obstruction, gangrene, perforation, and peritonitis. |
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| An overload of nitrogenous wastes such as blood urea nitrogen, uric acid, and creatinine, which occur with renal failure. |
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| Blood test that evaluates the amount of nitrogenous waste in the blood and serves as a measure of kidney function. |
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| Blood test along with BUN used to measure the kidneys' ability to remove waste in the blood. |
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| Increased production of urine; can occur with diabetes mellitus, acute renal failure, or increased fluid intake. |
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GEROTA'S FASCIA
AKA: Renal Fascia |
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| Dense connective tissue that surrounds and helps anchor the kidney, adipose capsule, and the adrenal gland. |
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| Another term for renal cell carcinoma. |
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| Surgical removal of the kidney. |
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| Low output of urine; many possible causes including dehydration, renal failure, or urinary obstruction. |
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| Protein in the urine; sign of kidney disease. |
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| Bacterial infection in the bloodstream as a result of a urinary tract infection. |
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| Inflammation of the urinary bladder. |
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| Procedure in which a scope is used to evaluate the urethra, bladder, and pelvic ureters. |
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| Congenital anomaly in which part of the urinary bladder is located outside the abdominal wall. |
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| Presence of red blood cells in the urine. |
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| Out-pouching of the bladder wall. |
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| Thickened, irregular bladder wall; frequently seen in patients with longstanding obstruction or neurogenic bladder. |
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VCUG
(Voiding Cystourethrogram) |
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| Fluoroscopic exam used to evaluate for urinary reflux. |
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ACTH
(Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) |
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| Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that causes the adrenal gland to produce and release corticosteroids. |
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| Outer parenchyma of the adrenal gland that secretes corticoids, including cortisol and aldosterone. |
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| Inner portion of the adrenal gland that secretes the catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine. |
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| An ultrasound transducer that is inserted in the mouth or anus to visualize the walls of the digestive tract and surrounding organs. |
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MEN
(Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia sydrome) |
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| A group of autosomal dominant disorders characterized by benign and malignant tumors of the endocrine glands. |
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ADENOPATHY
(AKA: Lymphadenopathy) |
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| Enlargement of the lymph nodes due to inflammation, primary neoplasia, or metastasis. |
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| Fluid such as blood, bile, or urine that is forced out or leaks out of its normal vessel into the surrounding tissues or potential spaces. |
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| A thin, sheet-like tissue that seperates muscles. |
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| A term used to describe the aorta and IVC together. |
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| An extravasated collection of blood localized within a potential space or tissues. |
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| A blood-borne virus that attacks T-lymphocytes, resulting in their destruction or impairment, eventually leading to AIDS. |
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| Distortion or displacement of normal anatomy due to a mass, neoplasm, or fluid collection. |
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| The spread of cancer from the site at which it first arose to a distant site. |
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| Planes that are perpendicular, or 90 degrees, to each other. |
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| A new growth of benign or malignant origin. |
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| An extravasated urine collection due to a tear of the urinary collecting system. |
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