To pass this unit, please study the 20 vocabulary words below.
- adverse
- antibodies
- arteriogram
- atraumatic
- audiogram
- auscultation
- cystogram
- eversion
- guaiac test
- laparoscopy
- lipid tests
- lumbar puncture
- natal
- palmar
- psychogenic
- pyelogram
- renogram
- serum bilirubin
- stool culture
- tolerance
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having negative effects
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"A lot of medications can have adverse side effects."
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proteins in the body which protect from foreign matter
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"In a healthy immune system, antibodies attack antigens by binding to them."
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an x-ray of the blood vessels, where a contrast dye is injected to make the arteries and veins visible
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"The arteriogram showed a blockage in one of the arteries."
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not causing damage to the tissue
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"New atraumatic dental surgery techniques are becoming more popular."
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a graphic record of a hearing test
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"The audiogram showed that hearing problems were present in both ears."
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listening to sounds inside the body using a stethoscope
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"Auscultation is a common practice in diagnosing breathing problems."
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an x-ray of the bladder
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"As the doctor suspected reflux, he ordered a cystogram to confirm his initial diagnosis."
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the process of turning inside out
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"The patient reported intense pain during eversion of the left foot."
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a test to check for blood in a stool sample
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"The advantage of the guaiac test over other stool tests is that it can identify even hidden blood."
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a surgical procedure where a tool is inserted into the abdomen
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"Patients often report temporary discomfort after a laparoscopy."
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tests to measure the level of fat in the blood
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"As the results of the lipid tests showed borderline high risk, the doctor recommended repeating the test every month."
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the procedure of taking fluid from the spine for testing
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"Although uncommon, complications can occur from a lumbar puncture."
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of or connected to childbirth
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"During the consultation, the doctor explained the possible natal complications."
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of or connected to the hand or palm
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"The palmar surface displayed unusual sensitivity to heat."
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originating from the mind
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"It appeared that the symptoms were psychogenic and not based on any physical problem."
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an x-ray of the kidney
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"Caution should be used when giving a pyelogram to patients with infected urine."
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an x-ray to check kidney function by measuring the speed with which a dye passes through the kidney
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"The results of the renogram showed that kidney function was normal."
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a blood test to check for liver disorder
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"The doctor decided to wait for the results of the serum bilirubin."
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a test for bacteria in feces
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"After receiving confirmation of the diagnosis from the stool culture, antibiotics were prescribed to treat the infection."
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a decrease in the body’s response to a drug over time
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"The dose of the medication had to be increased, as the body developed a tolerance to it."