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United States Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Emergency Medical Management
Surgery to remove the uterus, but not the cervix. Also called subtotal hysterectomy.
Industry:Health care
A disease that is marked by hardening and thickening of skin, connective tissue that surrounds other tissues and organs, and blood vessels. Also called systemic scleroderma.
Industry:Health care
Surgery to remove the entire vulva (the external female genital organs, including the clitoris, vaginal lips, and the opening to the vagina).
Industry:Health care
A dye or other substance that helps show abnormal areas inside the body. It is given by injection into a vein, by enema, or by mouth. Contrast material may be used with x-rays, CT scans, MRI, or other imaging tests.
Industry:Health care
A procedure in which x-rays of the colon and rectum are taken after a liquid containing barium is put into the rectum. Barium is a silver-white metallic compound that outlines the colon and rectum on an x-ray and helps show abnormalities. Air is put into the rectum and colon to further enhance the x-ray.
Industry:Health care
A condition in which the level of immunoglobulins (antibodies) in the blood is low and the risk of infection is high.
Industry:Health care
A doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. Also called ENT doctor.
Industry:Health care
An operation to remove part of the larynx (voice box).
Industry:Health care
In cancer treatment, a process used to plan radiation therapy so that the target area is precisely located and marked.
Industry:Health care
