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• Occult blood
  |Short definition=blood in the feces that can be detected only by chemical tests {{PAGENAME}} (definition) blood in the feces that can be detected only by chemical tests<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  323 bytes (47 words) - 23:18, 30 December 2022
• Sensation
  * [[Thermal sensation]]: This is the sense of heat and cold, which is detected by the skin. * [[Auditory sensation]]: This is the sense of hearing, which is detected by the ears.
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• Tubal pregnancy
  ...n the tube instead of the uterus; severely painful and can be fatal if not detected and treated ...n the tube instead of the uterus; severely painful and can be fatal if not detected and treated<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  556 bytes (85 words) - 23:50, 30 December 2022
• Radionuclide scanning
  ...oactive substance is introduced into the body and its emitted radiation is detected; specific organs can be studied according to the amount of the radioactive ...oactive substance is introduced into the body and its emitted radiation is detected; specific organs can be studied according to the amount of the radioactive
  650 bytes (93 words) - 23:30, 30 December 2022
• Single photon emission computed tomography
  ...is introduced into the body and the radiation emitted by the substance is detected by a camera and is transformed into cross-sectional images by a computer ...is introduced into the body and the radiation emitted by the substance is detected by a camera and is transformed into cross-sectional images by a computer<br
  647 bytes (94 words) - 23:48, 30 December 2022
• Recurrence
  ...e back (recurred), usually after a period in which the cancer could not be detected. The cancer can return to the same site as the original (primary) tumor or ...e back (recurred), usually after a period in which the cancer could not be detected. The cancer can return to the same site as the original (primary) tumor or
  721 bytes (109 words) - 18:01, 12 January 2023
• Micrometastasis
  ...ad from the primary tumor to other parts of the body and are too few to be detected by a screening or diagnostic test  ...ad from the primary tumor to other parts of the body and are too few to be detected by a screening or diagnostic test {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary
  629 bytes (89 words) - 10:36, 12 January 2023
• Recurring cancer
  ...e back (recurred), usually after a period in which the cancer could not be detected. The cancer can return to the same site as the original (primary) tumor or ...e back (recurred), usually after a period in which the cancer could not be detected. The cancer can return to the same site as the original (primary) tumor or
  747 bytes (113 words) - 12:44, 14 January 2023
• Congenital mesoblastic nephroma
  ...ih-tul MEH-zoh-BLAS-tik neh-FROH-muh) type of kidney tumor that is usually detected by ultrasound before birth or within the first 3 months of life. It contain ...ih-tul MEH-zoh-BLAS-tik neh-FROH-muh) type of kidney tumor that is usually detected by ultrasound before birth or within the first 3 months of life. It contain
  903 bytes (119 words) - 02:44, 11 January 2023
• Childhood fibrosarcoma
  ...rosarcoma usually occurs in infants and young children, but it can also be detected by ultrasound before birth.  ...rosarcoma usually occurs in infants and young children, but it can also be detected by ultrasound before birth. It can occur anywhere in the body. The tumor is
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• Gamma camera
  ...a (γ), which is used in physics to denote a type of high-energy [[photon]] detected by the camera. The term "camera" is derived from the Latin word for "room", ...to the patient's body. The radiopharmaceutical emits gamma rays, which are detected by the camera and used to create an image of the area being examined. This
  2 KB (273 words) - 21:58, 8 February 2024
• Congenital fibrosarcoma
  ...rosarcoma usually occurs in infants and young children, but it can also be detected by ultrasound before birth.  ...rosarcoma usually occurs in infants and young children, but it can also be detected by ultrasound before birth. It can occur anywhere in the body. The tumor is
  1 KB (149 words) - 04:34, 11 January 2023
• 11-Nor-9-carboxy-THC
  ...g it does not produce the "high" associated with THC. However, it is often detected in urine drug tests as a marker for recent cannabis use. ...he primary metabolite detected in urine drug tests for cannabis. It can be detected for a longer period of time after cannabis use than THC itself, making it a
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• Simon
  * [[Peritonitis]]: An inflammation of the peritoneum, often detected using Simon's sign. ...: A measurable, observable, and quantifiable medical condition that can be detected by a healthcare professional.
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• Liver function tests
  ...]''': This is a condition that causes inflammation of the liver. It can be detected through liver function tests. ...sis]]''': This is a condition that causes scarring of the liver. It can be detected through liver function tests.
  2 KB (382 words) - 21:52, 11 February 2024
• Occult
  ...ood in the stool or urine that is not visible to the naked eye, but can be detected through laboratory testing. ...cture]]: A fracture that is not visible on initial X-ray images but can be detected with other imaging techniques such as MRI or CT scan.
  1 KB (186 words) - 20:52, 4 February 2024
• Macrocytosis
  ...th. In some cases, macrocytosis may not cause any symptoms and may only be detected during a routine blood test. ...ize and number of red blood cells in a sample of blood. If macrocytosis is detected, further tests may be conducted to determine the underlying cause.
  1 KB (190 words) - 02:37, 7 February 2024
• Alpha rhythm
  ...rger]], is a type of brain wave that oscillates between 8 and 12 Hz. It is detected by [[electroencephalography]] (EEG) or [[magnetoencephalography]] (MEG) and ...he Greek alphabet, alpha (α), indicating it was the first brain wave to be detected and studied. The term "Berger's wave" is named after [[Hans Berger]], the f
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• Fecal occult blood
  ...ulosis]], [[colitis]], [[polyps]], or [[colorectal cancer]]. It is usually detected through a [[fecal occult blood test]] (FOBT), which can be done at home or ...amples of stool and sending them to a laboratory for analysis. If blood is detected, further tests may be needed to determine the cause.
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• Radioactive iodine
  ...e, which builds up in thyroid cells and certain types of tumors and can be detected by a scanner.  ...e, which builds up in thyroid cells and certain types of tumors and can be detected by a scanner. To treat thyroid cancer, the patient takes a large dose of ra
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