My name is Raya Vasileva, and I am 19 years old. I have been studying Medical Ultrasound Technology for 2 years now at Ahuntsic College. I created the following glossary to make an improvement of my knowledge about my field of study. The glossary contains 20 words that in my opinion are truly important for my future career.
Biopsy
Noun
An examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease.
Example: The importance of biopsy in determining histology for unknown skin condition.
fr: Biopsie
Cathode
Noun
The negatively charged electrode by which electrons enter an electrical device.
Example: The scientist studied the behavior of electrons at the cathode during the experiment.
fr: Cathode
Hermaturia
Noun
the presence of blood in urine.
Example: Gross hematuria occurs when there's enough blood present in your urine that it's visible to the naked eye.
fr: Hématurie
Image intensifier
Noun
A device used to make a brighter version of an image on a photoelectric screen.
Example: The surgeon relied on the image intensifier to improve visibility during the minimally invasive procedure.
fr: Intensificateur d'image
Intravenous tubing
Noun
Plastic conduit used to administer various fluids to patients through a needle inserted into one of the patient’s veins.
Example: The nurse set up the intravenous tubing to administer the medication to the patient.
fr: Tubulure intraveineuse
Mammography
Noun
Uses low dose x-ray systems to produce images of the human breasts.
Example: The doctor recommended a mammography to screen for any potential breast abnormalities.
fr: Mammographie
Medical imaging
Noun
The technique and process of imaging the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention, as well as visual representation of the function of some organs or tissues.
Example: Medical imaging seeks to reveal internal structures hidden by the skin and bones, as well as to diagnose and treat disease.
fr: Imagerie médicale
Neoplasm
Noun
A new and abnormal growth of tissue in some part of the body, characteristic of cancer
Example: most likely cause of symptoms is a space occupying neoplasm as the symptoms have become progressively worse over a period of 3 ½ months, this makes a vascular cause less likely.
fr: Néoplasme
Nodule
Noun
A small lump, swelling or collection of tissue.
Example: Presents as a rapidly growing pigmented nodule which bleeds or ulcerates.
fr: Nodule
Obstetrician
Noun
A doctor specializing in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the recuperative period following delivery.
Example: The obstetrician delivered a healthy baby girl this morning.
fr: Obstétricien/Obstétricienne
Orderly
Noun
an attendant in a hospital responsible for the nonmedical care of patients and the maintenance of order and cleanliness.
Example: Manner-avoid being obscure, be orderly and brief.
fr: Ordonné
Osteonecrosis
Noun
The destruction and death of bone tissue, such as from ischemia, infection, malignant neoplastic disease or trauma.
Example: The man experienced pain and limited joint movement due to osteonecrosis.
fr: Ostéonécrose
Prosthesis
Noun
An artificial body part, such as a leg, a heart, or a breast implant.
Example: After the car accident, the lady regained mobility with the help of a prosthetic leg
fr: Prothèse
Radioscopy
Noun
The examination of objects opaque to light by means of another form of radiation, usually x-rays.
Example: The doctor used radioscopy to examine the patient's internal organs.
fr: Radioscopie
Sarcoma
Noun
Any of a group of tumors usually arising from connective tissue.
Example: The pain was so severe there was a concern that the sarcoma had recurred in his spine
fr: Sarcome
Sonogram
Stenosis
Noun
the abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body.
Example: The more severe the stenosis the greater the risk of a stroke and permanent disability for the patient.
fr: Sténose
Tachycardia
Noun
the medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats a minute.
Example: Hypovolaemia may result in hypotension and tachycardia.
fr: Tachycardie
Tumor
Noun
À swelling of a part of the body, generally without inflammation, caused by an abnormal growth of tissue, whether benign or malignant.
Example: These treatments are effective, but only if the tumor remains oestrogen dependent.
fr: Tumeur
Urography
Noun
A computed tomography urography is a computed tomography scan that examines the urinary tract after contrast dye is injected into a vein.
Example: The urography test provided detailed images of the urinary system to help diagnose the patient's condition.
