Hi, my name is Mery, I have been studying in health science program at Montmorency Collage for a year and a half.My field of study isn't very specific and certain but I concern to continue my university studies in a Diagnostic Radiology, which's a branch of medicine concerned with the use of radiant energy (such as X-rays) or radioactive material in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.These glossaries might help students who're studying or will study in a medical section, these terms are commonly used in medicine but also they're useful for people who want to have more general information about health and biology.
As known, every good blogger should have a verified and reliable sources, in my work I used the online version of Merriam-Webster dictionary for definitions and some of the examples and Google Translation to have access to diverse languages which might make it easier to understand the term or the concept.
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arthroscopy
noun
A minimally invasive surgical procedure involving visual examination of the interior of a joint with an arthroscope to diagnose or treat various conditions or injuries of a joint and especially to repair or remove damaged or diseased tissue or bone.
Example: Previous surgery includes arthroscopy (both knees, shoulder) and cleft palate correction.
fr: arthroscopie
compound fracture
noun
A bone fracture resulting in an open wound through which bone fragments usually protrude : OPEN FRACTURE.
Example: In an open fracture, commonly called a compound fracture, the ends of the bone are displaced, visibly piercing the skin.
fr: fracture ouverte
coronary artery bypass
noun
A surgical procedure performed to shunt blood around a narrowing or blockage in the coronary artery of the heart that usually involves grafting one end of a segment of blood vessel (such as a vein of the leg) removed from another part of the body into the aorta and the other end of the segment into the coronary artery beyond the obstructed area to allow for increased blood flow —often followed by the word surgery or operation.
Example: Previous surgery includes three coronary artery bypass grafts (, and ) and cardioversion ().
fr: pontage coronarien
creatinine
noun
A white crystalline strongly basic compound C4H7N3O formed from creatine and found especially in muscle, blood, and urine.
Example: CVS: Inspection: Tachycardia (126bpm) Palpation: Apex not displaced Auscultation: HS 1+2+0 FBC: Hb 14.4, PLT 219, WCC 16.8 , Glucose 10.1 , HCT 45.4, MCV 88.1fl, MCH 28.0pg Electrolytes: Na+ 138, K+ 4.5, Urea 8.3 , creatinine 129 LFTs: Bilirubin 16, AST 24, ALP 84, Albumin 36 Additional tests: CK 146, PT 14.0, APTT 20.0 (fast) CRP and ESR were unavailable ABG on 8L O2 min pH 7.27 (Acidotic) pO2 6.5 (Hypoxic) pCO 2 5.3 HCO3 18.5 (Low - 22-26mmol L) ECG: Left bundle branch block and sinus tachycardia CXR: Left base consolidation Spirometry and PEFR: Not available Analysis of history and examination Clinical signs such as pyrexia, dyspnoea and lung crackles were revealed during the physical examination which supports the diagnosis of a LRTI.
fr: créatinine
edema
noun
An abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity.
Example: This will expedite the removal of hemoarthrosis, reduce spasms, edema and pain as well as reduce nerve root irritation when present.12 Phase of Healing -- Phases II and III The second stage of healing, the repair phase, may last from 48 hours up to 6 weeks.
fr: œdème
fluoroscope
noun
An instrument used for observing the internal structure of an opaque object (such as the living body) by means of X-rays.
Example: Then, guided by X-ray images from a fluoroscope, a surgeon manually threads the wire through the body, up into the brain and maneuvers it to remove the blockage.
gastroesophageal reflux
noun
Backward flow of the contents of the stomach into the esophagus that is due to malfunctioning of a sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus and results especially in heartburn.
Example: The condition that usually causes severe cases of heartburn is called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
fr: reflux gastro-oesophagien
laparoscope
noun
A fiberoptic instrument inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall and used to examine visually the interior of the peritoneal cavity.
Example: In this case, the procedure is usually performed laparoscopically, meaning it’s done by making a small cut in your pelvis and using a laparoscope, a thin tool that has a tiny video camera and light on the end.
fr: laparoscope
magnetic resonance imaging
noun
A noninvasive diagnostic technique that produces computerized images of internal body tissues and is based on nuclear magnetic resonance of atoms within the body induced by the application of radio waves.
Example: However CA15-3 is still relatively non-specific as elevated levels may be found in bronchial, ovarian and colorectal tumours, and non-malignant conditions such as cirrhosis, hepatitis and benign breast disease (38). 5.5 Future Investigations The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in breast cancer is being examined in several distinct settings.
fr: imagerie par résonance magnétique
monocyte
noun
A large white blood cell with finely granulated chromatin dispersed throughout the nucleus that is formed in the bone marrow, enters the blood, and migrates into the connective tissue where it differentiates into a macrophage.
Example: Intracellular Growth in Acanthamoeba castelanii Affects monocyte Mechanisms and Enhances Virulence of Legionella pneumophila .
fr: monocyte
nasal septum
noun
The bony and cartilaginous partition between the nasal passages.
Example: Past Medical History 1993 1994 - Jaundice, hair loss, skin changes; exacerbation of eczema, prolonged skin healing - at time when 's weight was at its lowest 2002 - Severe abdominal pain cramps and bloating associated with induced vomiting, hole through nasal septum Family History 's mother is 54 years old and unemployed, her father is 57 years old and delivers goods for a living, they divorced when was 21 and she feels that she coped well through this, her father is currently living with a partner. described the marriage as initially being ok but said that her parents never really had much in common.
fr: cloison nasale
phosphorous
adjective
Of, relating to, or containing phosphorus especially with a valence lower than in phosphoric compounds.
Example: The levels of Calcium, phosphorous and proteins also increase when LH is released into the blood stream.
fr: phosphoreux
prostate-specific antigen
noun
A protease secreted by epithelial cells of the prostate gland that is used in the diagnosis of prostate cancer since its concentration in blood serum tends to be proportional to the clinical stage of the disease —abbreviation PSA.
Example: Caught early, through either a digital rectal exam (DRE) or a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test, this disease is nearly always curable.
fr: l'antigène prostatique spécifique
pulmonary embolism
noun
Obstruction of a pulmonary artery or one of its branches that is usually produced by a blood clot which has originated in a vein of the leg or pelvis and traveled to the lungs and that is marked by labored breathing, chest pain, fainting, rapid heart rate, cyanosis, shock, and sometimes death.
Example: Past Medical History Medical Retinal vein occlusion left eye Deaf in left ear Left sided CVA - 2005 No hypertension No Asthma No Diabetes No hx of MI, angina No hx of DVT pulmonary embolism No hx of Tuberculosis or Rheumatic Fever Surgical Laser surgery for macular oedema Mastoid surgery Social History is an active, independent 66 year old lady, she is retired school teacher and a widow of 20 years. currently lives alone but has 3 daughters who she sees regularly.
fr: embolie pulmonaire
shunt
A passage by which a bodily fluid (as blood) is diverted from one channel, circulatory path, or part to another.
Example: Further neurosurgical treatment may involve the placement of a ventricular shunt if 's tumour produces sufficient mass effect to cause obstructive hydrocephalus.
fr: shunter
thromboplastin
noun
A complex enzyme that is found in brain, lung, and other tissues and especially in blood platelets and that functions in the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin in the clotting of blood.
Example: Patients in categories 2 and 3 should be continued on IVI heparin and the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) should be checked after 4-6 hours, with the aim of achieving a time twice the normal range (25 - 35secs).
fr: thromboplastine
thyroid-stimulating hormone
noun
A hormone that is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid gland —abbreviation TSH.
Example: Your doctor can get a picture of what’s going on with an exam and a blood test that measures your level of TSH—or thyroid-stimulating hormone.
fr: hormone stimulant la thyroïde
tomography
noun
A method of producing a three-dimensional image of the internal structures of a solid object (such as the human body or the earth) by the observation and recording of the differences in the effects on the passage of waves of energy impinging on those structures.
fr: tomographie
ultrasound
noun
The diagnostic or therapeutic use of ultrasound and especially a noninvasive technique involving the formation of a two-dimensional image used for the examination and measurement of internal body structures and the detection of bodily abnormalities.
Example: To confirm the diagnosis a bHCG test and ultrasound is required.
fr: ultrason
X-Ray
noun
A photographic or digital image of the internal composition of something, especially a part of the body, produced by X-rays being passed through it and being absorbed to different degrees by different materials.
Example: In the 1930's, the results an x\-ray diffraction experiment could only be explained by uniting both wave and particle theories of radiation, this was the birth of wave-particle duality.