After your imaging exam, a radiologist reads the images and reports what they see to your referring doctor. You can use this dictionary to look up words in your report.

Enter a word in the search bar or look it up by letter. This dictionary is for educational purposes only. It should not be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Please talk to the doctor who ordered your exam if you have any questions about your report.

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There are currently 11 names in this directory beginning with the letter C.
C
CAD-RADS
Coronary Artery Disease Reporting and Data System; a standard way to report how the coronary arteries have narrowed
calcium score
a calculation based on the amount of plaque seen on a CT in an artery; based on factors such as age, sex and race
cardiomegaly
enlargement of the heart
catheter
a thin flexible tube inserted through a small opening usually in the skin
cholecystitis
inflammation or infection of the gallbladder
colitis
inflammation or infection of the large bowel
connective tissue
tissue that supports, protects and gives structure to other tissues and organs, such as bone and cartilage
conscious sedation
a type of medicine to help a patient relax and lower any discomfort or pain; patients may feel sleepy but can still respond to their care team
contrast
a type of dye that helps radiologists see images more clearly
cyst
a sac, usually filled with fluid, common in many body parts
cystitis
inflammation or infection of the urinary bladder

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