- transrectal
- trans·rec·tal -'rek-təl adj passing through or performed by way of the rectum <\transrectal prostatic biopsy>
Medical dictionary. 2011.
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Transrectal biopsy — is a biopsy procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the prostate using a thin needle that is inserted through the rectum and into the prostate. Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is usually used to guide the needle. The sample is… … Wikipedia
transrectal biopsy — A procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the prostate using a thin needle that is inserted through the rectum and into the prostate. Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is usually used to guide the needle. The sample is examined under a… … English dictionary of cancer terms
transrectal — adjective Through (the wall of) the rectum … Wiktionary
transrectal — adj. through the rectum … English contemporary dictionary
Transrectal ultrasonography — of the prostate … Wikipedia
transrectal ultrasonography — an ultrasonography technique for examination of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles by placing an ultrasound probe through the anus to lie directly behind these structures in the rectum. Because of the close proximity of the probe, excellent… … Medical dictionary
transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy — biopsy of the prostate using an endoscope inserted transrectally … Medical dictionary
transrectal ultrasonography — TRUS an ultrasonography technique for examination of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles by placing an ultrasound probe through the anus to lie directly behind these structures in the rectum. Because of the close proximity of the probe,… … The new mediacal dictionary
transrectal ultrasound — TRUS. A procedure in which a probe that sends out high energy sound waves is inserted into the rectum. The sound waves are bounced off internal tissues or organs and make echoes. The echoes form a picture of body tissue called a sonogram. TRUS is … English dictionary of cancer terms
incisión transrectal — incisión vertical sobre la vaina del músculo recto del abdomen, en un plano equidistante de la línea alba y borde externo del músculo, y con separación de las fibras musculares mediante disección roma, sin transección. Diccionario ilustrado de… … Diccionario médico
