Medical terminology - W10

Contrast medium

radiopaque fluids used in radiation studies to determine the shape and density of the anatomy.

Fluoroscopy

using ionizing radiation to project real-time images of body structures onto a monitor.

Implant

medical device manufactured to replace a missing biological structure or support a damaged structure

palpating

assessing a part of the body by feeling the outline, density, movement, or other

attributes.

Neutral zone

a no-hands technique of transferring sharp instruments on the surgical field

without hand-to-hand contact.

Specimen

blood or body tissue removed for medical testing.

Range of motion

the normal anatomical movement of an extremity

trendelenburg position

position in which the prone or supine patient is tilted with the head

down

Lateral transfer

transferring the patient from one horizontal surface to another

Necrosis

Tissue death

Lithotomy

a variation of the supine position where thighs are abducted, and both the knees

and hips are flexed.

Fasciotomy

a surgical treatment for compartment syndrome to release the pressure.

Blood-borne pathogens

harmful microorganisms that may be present in and transmitted

through human blood and body fluids.

ESU

electrosurgical unit, medical device commonly used in surgery to coagulate blood

vessels and cut tissue

Eschar

burned tissue fragments that can accumulate on the electrosurgical tip during surgery.

Pilonidal cystectomy

surgical removal of cysts that usually develop in the crease of the

buttocks

Sphincteroplasty

surgical reconstruction of a sphincter muscle

Fistulectomy

surgical excision of a fistula, mainly in the anal area.

esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the

upper part of the gastrointestinal tract down to the duodenum.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

combines endoscopy and X-

rays to examine and treat conditions of the bile and pancreatic ducts.

-al

Relating to

-algia

Pain

-cyte

cell

-emia

Blood

-oma

Tumor or mass