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Diagnostic terms
Diagnositc terms for tests and exams
Term | Definition |
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GRAPHY | to record, test that records an image of blood vessels. ex. angiography |
GRAM | an image, the actual image recorded during angiography. ex. angiogram |
SCOPY | to see, test in which the lower intestine is inspected. ex. sigmoidoscopy |
SCOPE | examination instrument, a tube with a light and lens for looking within the lower intestine. ex. sigmoidoscope |
CENTESIS | to puncture, procedure in which a needle is used to puncture the thorax and withdraw fluid. ex. thoracentesis |
METRY | to measure, procedure in which the pelvis is measured. ex. pelvimetry |
METER | instrument for obtaining measurements, instrument for measuring glucose. ex. glucometer |