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~Chapter 13~
procedures, male reproductive system
Question | Answer |
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Biopsy | The surgical removal and examination of tissue from the living body. Biopsies generally are preformed to determine whether a tumor is benign or malignant. |
Colonoscopy | The visualization of the entire colon using an colonoscope. |
Endoscope | An instrument that consists of a tube and an optical system that is used for direct visual inspection of organs or cavities. |
Insufflate | To blow a powder, vapor, or gas (e.g air) into a body cavity. |
Melena | The darkening of the stool caused by the presence of blood in an amount of 50 mL or greater. |
Occult Blood | Blood in such a small amount that is not detectable by the un-aided eye. |
Peroxide | (as it pertains to the guaiac slide test) A substance that is able to transfer oxygen from hydrogen |
Sigmoidoscope | An endoscope that is specially designed for a passage through the anus to permit visualization of the rectum and sigmoid colon. |
Sigmoidscopy | The visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon using a sigmoiodscope. |