Medical Terminology: Diagnostic & Lab Terms
Common diagnostic and laboratory terms used in clinical settings.
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What does the acronym MRI stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
What is a CBC?
Complete Blood Count
In medical charting, what does the abbreviation WNL signify?
Within Normal Limits
What is the medical term for a laboratory analysis of urine?
Urinalysis (UA)
If a lab result is described as 'elevated,' what does this mean?
The value is higher than the reference range.
What diagnostic tool uses electromagnetic radiation to view dense structures like bone?
X-ray (Radiograph)
What is the primary difference between a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) and a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)?
A CMP includes everything in a BMP plus liver function tests (LFTs).
What does an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) test primarily measure?
The levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH in arterial blood.
How does a CT scan differ from a standard X-ray?
A CT scan uses multiple X-ray images from different angles to create cross-sectional 'slices.'
What imaging modality uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of soft tissues?
Ultrasound (Sonography)
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