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The body fat measurement that is based on height and weight
What is BMI?
Any medical stay that is longer than 23 hours
What is an inpatient visit?
An imaging test that helps reveal how tissues and organs are functioning
What is a Pet Scan?
The outermost layer of the skin
What is the epidermis?
A non-cancerous mass or tumor
What is a benign tumor?
Conditions that are severe and sudden in onset
What is acute pain?
The care you receive after a surgical procedure
What is post operative care (post-op)?
A diagnostic procedure that assess the health of muscles and nerve cells that control them
What is an Electromyography (EMG)?
The breaking or cracking of a bone
What is a fracture (fx)?
An obstruction of an artery, typically by a blood clot or an air bubble
What is an embolism?
Items that can be sterilized and reused by different patients
What is Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?
A digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
A paper or digital recording of the electrical signals in the heart
What is an electrocardiogram (EKG)?
Care that aims to ease pain, improve movement, and prevent or recover from injuries
What is Physical Therapy (PT)?
The swelling of a small area or the entire body
What is edema?
Conditions that are long-developing syndromes
What is chronic pain?
The science of the causes and effects of diseases
What is Pathology?
A scan that uses a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to create a detailed, cross-sectional image of organs and structures
What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)?
Inflamed or infected tissue beneath the skin
What is cellulitis?
A cancerous mass or tumor
What is a malignant tumor?
A tissue sample used for testing purposes
What is a biopsy?
A visit where the patient checks in and checks out the same day
What is an outpatient visit?
A method for taking pictures of areas inside the body using a small amount of radiation to focus on a speficic area.
What is a diagnostic x ray?
A decrease in signs and symptoms of a disease/cancer
What is remission?
A branch of health care that aims to help individuals experiencing physical, sensory, or cognitive issues.
What is occupational therapy (OT)?