(S10) treatment & proecedure

Palliative treatment

Treatment aimed only at relieving pain and improving quality of life without attempting to cure

Curative treatment

Treatment, such as antibiotics for pneumonia, aimed at eliminating an infection or disease completely

Contra-indication

A specific situation (like pregnancy) in which a drug or procedure should not be used because it may be harmful

TID (Three times a day)

A prescription abbreviation meaning the medication should be taken 3 times per day

BID (Twice a day)

A prescription abbreviation meaning the medication should be taken 2 times per day

Hysterectomy

Surgical removal of the uterus

Paracentesis

Needle puncture to remove fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity

Colostomy

Surgical creation of an opening of the colon to divert fecal flow

Radiotherapy

Treatment using high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells

Arthroplasty

Surgical reconstruction of a damaged joint to restore function

Nephropexy

A surgical procedure to fix a displaced kidney back into its normal anatomical position

Mammography

Specialized radiographic imaging test of the breast for cancer screening

Thoracentesis

Surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid from the pleural space