20 Here is 20 medical ultrasound technology words terms
Hi readers, my name is Thaly Lefebvre, and I am 18 years old. I have been studying Medical Ultrasound Technology for 2 years. I created this glossary to understand the difficult words about my field of study, and maybe it could help you guys understand the more medical term.This glossary contains 20 words that in my opinion are really important for my future job. This glossary also contains, the definitions, how to say the words and some images to help you visualize and understand better.
Amplifier
Noun
It’s an electronic device for increasing the amplitude of electrical signals, used chiefly in sound reproduction.
Example: They were instructed to wear a microphone and amplifier that increased sound to my hearing aids.
fr: Amplificateur
Aneurysm
Noun
An aneurysm is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of a blood vessel resulting in an abnormal widening or ballooning greater than 50% of the vessel's normal diameter.
Example: A surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm is a good solution.
fr: Anévrisme
Biopsy
Noun
An examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease.
Example: We can perform a biopsy to define the nature of unknown bump.
fr: Biopsie
Bradycardia
Noun
It is a slow hearth rate.
Example: The hearth rates of the patient is 55 bpm, he is in bradycardia.
fr: Bradycardie
Calcification
Noun
The hardening of tissue or other material by the deposition of or conversion into calcium carbonate or some other insoluble calcium compounds.
Example: There is calcification in the right shoulder causing soreness.
fr: Calcification
Chronic
Noun
Having an illness persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
Example: A chronic asthmatic.
fr: Chronique
CT scan
Noun
It is an X-ray image made using a form of tomography in which a computer controls the motion of the X-ray source and detectors, processes the data, and produces the image.
Example: A CT scan is a good method if we want to take a picture of a patient body to find any anomaly.
fr: Tomodensitométrie
Cyst
Noun
It appears in the body in the form of a membranous sac or cavity of abnormal character containing fluid.
Example: There was also removal of a corpus cyst on the right ovary, which was then repaired.
fr: Kyste
Diaphragm
Noun
The diaphragm is a thin skeletal muscle that sits at the base of the chest and separates the abdomen from the chest.
Example: Below the liver we have the diaphragm.
fr: Diaphragme
Doppler
Noun
Aims to observe the circulation of blood in the veins and arteries.
Example: We often use Doppler colour when we want to see the circulation of the veins and arteries.
fr: Doppler
Echogenicity
Noun
It’s the ability to reflect or transmit ultrasons waves in the context of surrounding tissues. Whenever there is an interface of structures with different echogenicities, a visible difference in contrast will be apparent on the screen.
Example: A liver ultrasound showed areas of increased echogenicity.
fr: Échogénicité
Hypertension
Noun
Hypertension is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mm Hg or higher).
Example: Recent tests shows signs of hypertension.
fr: Hypertension
Intracranial
Noun
Within the cranium, the bony dome that houses and protects the brain.
Example: An intracranial hemorrhage is bleeding within the cranium due to a stroke.
fr: Intracrânienne
Intravenous tubing
Noun
It is a plastic conduit used to administer various fluids to patients through a needle inserted into one of the patient’s veins.
Example: When a patient need some medication, a nurse can install an intravenous tubing, so they can inject the medication.
fr: Tubulure intraveineuse.
Longitudinal
Adjective
Running lengthwise rather than across.
Example: We are measuring the aorta in a longitudinal plan.
fr: Longitudinal
Mammography
Noun
It’s a technique using X-rays to diagnose and locate tumors of the breasts.
Example: Women can come to take a mammography if they want to check if they have any anomalies in theirs breast.
fr: Mammographie
Noninvasive
Adjective
It’s a procedure that does not require inserting an instrument through the skin or into a body opening.
Example: Noninvasive techniques such as ultrasound.
fr: Non invasive
Request
Noun
Request addressed to an authority, to someone.
Example: To perform an ultrasound, the technician need a request from the doctor.
fr: Requête
Thrombosis
Noun
It is a local coagulation or clotting of the blood in a part of the circulatory system.
Example: All strokes refer to either an embolism or a thrombosis in the anterior circulation.
fr: Trombose
Transducer
Noun
A device that converts variations in a physical quantity, such as pressure or brightness, into an electrical signal, or vice versa.
Example: Most of the commercial ultrasonic transducers today are based on piezoelectric.
