11th Class English Discovering Tut: The Saga Continues - A R Williams

  • question_answer 9)
    Here are some commonly used medical terms. Find out their meanings.
    • CT scan
    • MRI
    • tomography
    • autopsy
    • dialysis
    • ECG
    • post mortem
    • angiography
    • biopsy

    Answer:

    CT scan: CT or CAT scans are special x-ray tests that produce cross-sectional images of the body using x-rays and a computer. These images allow the radiologist, a medical doctor who specialises in images of the body, to look at the inside of the body just as you would look at the inside of a loaf of bread by slicing it. This type of special x-ray, in a sense, takes “pictures” of slices of the body so doctors can look right at the area of interest. CT scans are frequently used to evaluate the brain, neck, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis and sinuses.   MRI: MRI is the short form of magnetic resonance imaging. Tomography: It refers to one of several techniques used for making detailed x-rays of a predetermined plane section of a solid object while blurring out the images of other planes.   Autopsy: Examination of a cadaver to determine or confirm the cause of death. Cadaver is adead body, especially one intended for dissection.   Dialysis: In the field of medical science, it refers to a process which helps in removal of waste and excess water from the blood, and which is primarily helps in providing for an artificial replacement for lost kidney function in people suffering from renal failure.   ECG: The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a diagnostic tool that measures and records the electrical activity of the heart in exquisite detail. Interpretation of these details allows diagnosis of a wide range of heart conditions. These conditions can vary from minor to life threatening.   Post mortem: It refers to the medical examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease.   Angiography: Angiography is the examination of the blood vessels using x-rays following the injection of a radiopaque substance.   Biopsy: The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes is known as biopsy.


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