MED TERMS
adenitis
Inflammation of a gland
KUB
xray study of Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder
a biopsy
what is removing small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination
Aspiration
withdrawal of fluid or cells for culture or cytologic studies
oncologist
specialist in the study of tumors; malignant
leukocytosis
Increase in WBC's
rhinorrhea
Discharge of mucous from the nose
PET scan
positron emission tomography - shows abnormal cells in the body and can identify problems earlier than CT
electroencephalograph
instrument used to record the electricity in the brain
Prothrombin time
test used to measure blood clotting times from coumadin use