RadFAQs Dictionary

Abscess

An abscess is a pocket of infection and pus that can form in organs, soft tissues, or the abdomen.

Arthritis

Arthritis is a broad term for joint inflammation or joint wear, including osteoarthritis and inflammatory forms such as rheumatoid arthritis.

B

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Biopsy

A biopsy is the removal of a small tissue sample so it can be examined under a microscope.

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal breast cells grow in an uncontrolled way.

C

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Term

Contrast

Contrast is a substance used during some scans to help blood vessels, organs, inflammation, or tumors show up more clearly.

CT Scan

A CT scan uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.

D

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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in a deep vein, most often in the leg, and it can become dangerous if part of the clot travels to the lungs.

Disc Herniation

A disc herniation happens when part of an intervertebral disc bulges or pushes out and may irritate nearby nerves.

Doppler Ultrasound

Doppler ultrasound is a type of ultrasound that helps show the movement of blood through veins and arteries.

E

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Effusion

An effusion means excess fluid has collected in a body space, such as around the lung, heart, or in a joint.

Embolization

Embolization is an image-guided procedure that blocks a blood vessel on purpose to treat bleeding, fibroids, tumors, or other problems.

F

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Fibroids

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths of the uterus that can cause heavy bleeding, pelvic pressure, or pain.

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a real-time X-ray technique that shows motion instead of only a still image.

G

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Gallstones

Gallstones are hardened deposits that form in the gallbladder and may cause pain, inflammation, or blockage.

Glioma

A glioma is a type of brain tumor that arises from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord.

H

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Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is the buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in or around the brain, which can enlarge the ventricles and affect brain function.

Hysterosalpingography (HSG)

HSG is a fluoroscopy test that uses contrast to look at the uterus and fallopian tubes, often during fertility workup.

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Infarct

An infarct is an area of tissue that has been damaged because its blood supply was interrupted.

Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology is a field where doctors use imaging guidance to perform treatments through small access points rather than large surgical cuts.

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Joint Injection

A joint injection places medicine, often a steroid or anesthetic, directly into a joint to reduce pain or help confirm the pain source.

K

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Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that can form in the urinary tract and cause severe pain or obstruction.

Kyphosis

Kyphosis refers to an excessive forward curvature of the spine, most often in the upper back.

L

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Term

Lesion

Lesion is a general imaging term for an abnormal area seen in tissue or an organ.