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