If the tumor marker level rises, it may indicate that the cancer is spreading. Finally, measurements of tumor marker levels may be used after treatment has ended as a part of follow-up care to check for recurrence.
Procedure Suffixes Centesis- surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes or to remove excess fluid Abdominocentesis- surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid Graphy- process of producing a picture or record Angiography- the process of producing a radiographic(x-ray) study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to make these blood vessels visible
The abbreviation for the medical term which means dilatation of the cervix and scraping of the endometrium with a curette to diagnosis, correct bleeding, or empty the contents of the uterus is: Definition.he medical term which means replacement of hormones to treat menopause is: Definition. estrogen replacement therapy, hormone replacement therapy. Term. The medical term which means cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions used to determine the presence of abnormal or cancerous cells is: