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 common medical abbreviation UA stands for: A. unit aide B. urea C. urinalysis D. upper alimentary 28. The common medical abbreviation TAT stands for: A. test and trial B. tetanus antitoxin C. thyroid attacking toxin D. emergency 29. The common medical abbreviation SSE stands for: A. superior subcutaneous epidermis B. superficial subcutaneous epidermis C. soapsuds enema D. stainless steel edge 30.