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
Glossary of Medical Terms. List of Combining Forms, Prefixes and Suffixes. A. a- away from, no, not. ab- away from. abdomin/o abdomen. -able capable. abort/o premature expulsion of viable foetus. abrad/o, abras/o scrape.