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Sonography
Essentials of Sonography Glossary Definitions
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04/17/2013

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B-Mode
Definition
A two-dimensional presentation echoproducing interfaces. Also known as brightness modulation.
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bacteria
Definition
microbes or organisms,some of which cause disease and some of which live peacefully within the body aiding such functions as digestion.
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basal metabolism
Definition
the quantity of energy used by the body at rest.It is measured by the rate at which heat is given off.
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battery
Definition
an assault in which any force, however slight is applied to another ( the assailant makes physical contact).
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benign
Definition
harmless; nonmalignant character of a neoplasm
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bilateral
Definition
affecting both sides
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binder
Definition
an abdominal girdle or bandage used to support the abdominal walls (especially for postpartum patients).
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biopsy
Definition
removal of a small sample of tissue for microscopic examination
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bioethics
Definition
the study of moral values in health care and all biomedical sciences
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bi-stable
Definition
an electrical device or a circuit that has two stable states at any given time, so it is possible to switch between them
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bodily fluids
Definition
consisting of cerebrospinal,synovial, pleural,peritoneal,pericardial,and amniotic fluids
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body language
Definition
facial expressions, gestures, and body movements that send messages.
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brachial
Definition
region between the elbow and the shoulder
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bradycardia
Definition
abnormally slow pulse
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breach
Definition
the breaking of a promise or a pledge to perform an obligation under a precedent, either by commission or omission
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bronchi
Definition
major air passageways in the lungs
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bronchoscopy
Definition
direct examination of the bronchus
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bruit
Definition
a sound or murmur heard on auscultation
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burnout
Definition
a state of mental or physical exhaustion, or both, caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
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contamination
Definition
soiling or making unclean by contact or the introduction of any organisms
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continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSQI)
Definition
A useful method of drug administration for delivering a continous subcutaneous infusion when other routes are inappropiate.*
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convulsion
Definition
violent, uncoordinated, involuntary contractions of the muscles.
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coronal
Definition
a plane parallel to the long axis of the body
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cranial
Definition
referring to the skull
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credential
Definition
an endorsement of confidence bestowed on a school or institution
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criminal law
Definition
federal or state laws that affect the whole of society rather than the individual
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culdoscopy
Definition
internal visual examination of the female reproductive organs through a small incision in the pouch of Douglas
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Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
Definition
CPT code is a five digit numeric code used to describe medical procedures performed by physicians and other health care providers.*
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cutaneous
Definition
referring to the skin
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cyanosis
Definition
bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by insufficient oxygen in the blood.
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cyst
Definition
a sac or cavity filled with fluid or oily material; can form in any part of the body
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cystitis
Definition
inflammation of the urninary bladder
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cytology
Definition
the study of cells
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cystoscopy
Definition
visual examination of the interior of the urinary bladder
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