Medical Transcription Ch. 6 - Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology - Lab Tests and Clinical Procedures
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 liver function tests (LFTs) | tests for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in blood |
| stool culture | test for microorganisms present in feces |
| stool guaiac test or Hemoccult test | test to detect occult (hidden) blood in feces (guaiac is a chemical from the wood of trees that reacts w/ blood present in feces) |
| lower gastrointestinal series (barium enema) | x-ray images of the colon and rectum obtained after injection of barium into the rectum |
| upper gastrointestinal series | x-ray images of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine obtained after administering barium by mouth |
| cholangiography | x-ray examination of the biliary system performed after injection of contrast into the bile ducts |
| computed tomography (CT) | a series of x-ray images are taken in multiple views (especially cross section) |
| abdominal ultrasonography | sound waves beamed into the abdomen produce an image of abdominal viscera |
| endoscope ultrasonography (EUS) | use of an endoscope combined with ultrasound to examine the organs of the gastrointestinal tract |
| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | magnetic waves produce images of organs and tissues in all three planes of the body |
| gastric bypass or bariatric surgery | reducing the size of the stomach and diverting food to the jejunum (gastrojejunostomy) (this is bariatric (bar/o = weight; iatr/o = treatment)) |
| gastrointestinal endoscopy | visual examination of the gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope |
| laparoscopy | visual (endoscopic) examination of the abdomen with a laparoscope inserted through small incisions in the abdomen |
| liver biopsy | removal of liver tissue for microscopic examination |
| nasogastric intubation | insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach |
| paracentesis (abdominocentesis) | surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen |
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