Medical Terminology Simplified

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High-energy electromagnetic waves (x-rays) pass through the body onto a photo-
graphic film to produce an image of internal structures of the body for diagnosis and
therapeutic purposes; also called radiograph
Soft body tissues, such as the stomach or liver, appear black or gray on the x-ray; dense
body tissues, such as bone, appear white, making it useful in diagnosing fractures.
Figure 2–7A is a chest radiograph showing widening of the mediastinum.

Medical and Surgical Procedures


Connection between two vessels, such as the surgical joining of two ducts, blood
vessels, or bowel segments to allow flow from one to the other (See Fig. 2–10.)

Process of burning abnormal tissue with electricity, freezing, heat, or chemicals
(silver nitrate)
Cauterization is usually performed to destroy damaged or diseased tissues or coagulate
blood vessels.

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x-ray

cauterize
KAW-tĕr-īz

anastomosis
ă-năs-tō-MŌ-sĭs

Figure 2-9Ultrasonography of the bladder. This bladder
scan is performed at bedside and may be used instead of
catheterization after the patient urinates to determine the
amount of urine remaining in the bladder.

A. End to end anastomosis B. End to side anastomosis
C. Side to side anastomosis

Figure 2-10Anastomosis.


AB C

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